Alstom and SMRT Trains with support of the Land Transport Authority have signed an agreement that will make sure that the availability and reliability of the driverless train control system are continued.

The driverless train control system, which is installed by Alstom on the Circle Line network is the first of its kind for a Singapore Mass Rapid Transit line.

The contract is for 16 years which includes performance guarantees for the entire contracted term.

Utilising Alstom’s experience in train control solutions, the programme will also see Alstom provide any spare parts, repairs, or support for the Circle Line network until 2035.

Guillaume Denis, Vice President of Alstom Digital Mobility in Asia Pacific, said “We are proud to support our customers in Singapore where and when it matters most. With this LTSS contract, we will strengthen Alstom’s service portfolio in the Asia Pacific region and enhance the localisation of key competencies in Singapore. It also reinforces the trust that SMRT Trains places in our technical, operational and maintenance expertise. We look forward to this long-term collaboration that will ultimately benefit passengers on the line,”

Mr Lee Ling Wee, Chief Executive Officer, SMRT Trains, said: “This collaboration will allow SMRT to maintain the performance of Circle Line’s signalling system through long-term spare support, shorter repair turnaround time and access to Alstom’s technical expertise.”

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