The Alstom Innovia APM 300R (C801B) trains are the third generation of rolling stock for the Bukit Panjang LRT. These are rubber-tyred automated people mover (APM) trains, also referred to as light rail vehicles (LRVs), designed for small-scale automated guideway transit (AGT) systems.
19 train cars were purchased, capable of operating in single and double car formations, and will be housed at the Ten Mile Junction Depot.
These trains operate on an exclusive elevated guideway, unhampered by road and pedestrian traffic. Compared to the metal-wheeled MRT trains, these APM trains are fitted with rubber tyres and are relatively quiet during operations.
The smart misting windows of these trains are well-known over the Internet, with netizens intrigued by this innovative feature in protecting the privacy of residents living adjacent to the LRT line.
Utilising Alstom's Cityflo 650 Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system, these trains are capable of fully automated operations and can run without any train attendant on board.
These trains are equipped with better air-conditioning and ventilation systems, energy-efficient LED lighting, an Alternating Current (AC) propulsion motor with better running efficiency and a Train Control Management System for real-time train condition monitoring.
At a Glance
Alstom Innovia APM 300R (C801B)
Bukit Panjang LRT
Built 2021 - Current
19 train cars, numbered 133 to 151
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