| Bombardier APM 100 (Former CX-100) - Introduction |
The Bombardier Innovia APM 100 is an automated people mover (APM) system for airport and light rail applications first developed by Adtranz (now Bombardier Transportation). It was jointly built by Westinghouse and Adtranz.
The Bombardier Innovia APM 100 is Singapore's 1st variant of LRT cars, which operates on the Bukit Panjang LRT Line.
19 cars were bought for the line. During peak hours, train cars can be coupled for more capacity.
It operates on an exclusive guideway, unhampered by automobiles and pedestrian traffic. The rubber-tired vehicle is extremely quiet as compared to the metal wheels on the MRT.
They are operated by Automatic Train Control (ATC), making it fully automatic and driverless.
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| Technical Specifications |
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Manufacturer
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Bombardier Transportation
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Number of Cars
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19
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Doors
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4 per car
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Maximum Speed
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55 km/h
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Gauge
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Central guide way with rubber tyres
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| Design |
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Exterior
The exterior features complement the town of Bukit Panjang.
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Interior
The colours of the seats are green.
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Front View
The front 'seats' gives passengers a scenic view as it travels within Bukit Panjang.
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Smart Windows
The train cars are equipped with smart windows that mist within 6 metres (20 feet) of residential buildings thereby eliminating noise and privacy concerns.
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Media Screens
SMRT media screens in a APM-100 but is currently unused.
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| Monthly Featured Photo |
PHOTO:
SBS2991C
THEME: Peak
A typical peak period scenario in an MRT station includes heavy boarding and alighting activities, crowded trains despite decent frequencies, especially in interchange stations. Travel time is also usually longer than the what signboards in platforms stipulate given the huge crowd and other factors like train bunching.
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| Yearly Featured Photo |
PHOTO: tintinspartan
A new train on a bright sunny day.
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