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SMRT's 20-year-old trains to be upgraded to boost reliability

Published Wed, Nov 16, 2016 · 09:50 PM
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RAIL operator SMRT is upgrading a fleet of 20-year-old trains used for the North-South and East-West Lines.

The overhaul of the 19 six-car trains will include replacing their traction motors, air-conditioning systems and train doors.

When the upgraded trains hit the tracks progressively from the second quarter of 2017, commuters will also enjoy a graphical route map information system onboard. The company revealed details of the train upgrading pr…

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