Mitsubishi Crystal Mover (C810A)

The Mitsubishi Crystal Mover (C810A) trains are the second generation of rolling stock for the Sengkang-Punggol LRT lines.

These rubber-tyred automated people mover (APM) trains, also referred to as light rail vehicles (LRV), are designed for small-scale automated guideway transit (AGT) systems.

16 train cars operate across the 14-station Sengkang LRT and the 15-station Punggol LRT, which opened for passenger service in 2003 and 2005.

Based on the Japanese APM standard, 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 extremely quiet during operations.

Utilising Kyosan's APM Signalling Automatic Train Control (ATC) signalling system, the trains are capable of fully automated train operations and can run without any train attendant on board.

History
Lines
Design
Features
Modifications
Gallery
Technical Specs
Related Links

At a Glance

Mitsubishi Crystal Mover (C810A)

Sengkang LRT

Punggol LRT

Built 2016

16 train cars, numbered 42 to 57

History

Contract 810A for Vehicles And Electrical And Mechanical System was awarded by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to the Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. consortium on 22 May 2013, which includes the supply of 16 new second generation train cars.

The C810A contract also includes works to modify 16 existing first generation Mitsubishi Crystal Mover C810 trains to be capable for dual-car train operations, as part of efforts by the LTA to boost the Sengkang-Punggol LRT capacity by about 40 per cent during peak hours.

The second generation C810A trains are based of a similar spec to the first generation C810 trains, and the first two C810A trains entered passenger service on 5 April 2016.

Refurbishment and Upgrading

Bogie Frame Replacement

LTA and SBS Transit said on 9 September 2016 finding that 11 C810 trains had hairline cracks on the bogie frame at the undercarriage. The affected trains were withdrawn from passenger service as "precautionary measure", with the defective bogie frames sent to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' R&D centre in Japan for detailed analysis. The bogie frames on all 41 C810 trains and 16 C810A trains were subsequently replaced.

Lines

Sengkang LRT

Interchange at NE16 STC Sengkang

Punggol LRT

Interchange at NE17 PTC Punggol

Design

Exterior

The exterior of the train has a dual colour scheme of dark blue and white.

The front of the train is designed to reflect the modern look of Sengkang and Punggol.

The windows of the train are also tinted turquoise.

All C810A trains have exterior numbers underlined, indicating capability for dual-car train operations.

2-car formation: Modified C810 train (left) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries C810A train (right)

Features

Grab Handles at Doorways

Provides support for passengers boarding or alighting the trains and for passengers standing near the doors.

Intercom + Emergency Stop Button

Intercoms are located at both ends of the train to contact the train staff in an emergency.

The Emergency Stop button, located beside the intercom, stops the train in an emergency.

LED Travel Information Displays

The LED Travel Information Displays provide commuters with their route information throughout their journey.

Overhead Hand Grips

Overhead hand grips are positioned along the aisles of the train cabins to provide standing passengers with increased support.

Additional hand grips were installed in selected trains.

Viewing Space + Emergency Exit

Both ends of the train feature a viewing space and an emergency exit.

The viewing space allows passengers to view Sengkang or Punggol through the windscreen.

The emergency exit ramp will be deployed in an emergency.

Technical Specifications

M: Motor car

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Corporation
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Number Built: 16 cars
Train Numbers: 42 - 57
Car Body Construction: Welded Aluminium-alloy
Traction Control: IGBT-VVVF
Line Voltage: 750 V DC (nominal) from power rail
Rail Type: Side-mounted guide rail (3,200 mm) on broad gauge (1,850 mm)
Maximum Speed: 80 km/h (design)
70 km/h (service)

Train Length: 11.84 m (1 car)
23.68 m (2 cars)
Car Length: 11.84 m
Width: 2.69 m
Height: 3.61 m
Train Weight
: 14.9 t (tare condition/unladen)
Doors: 2.0 m wide, 4 per car
Seating Capacity: 14 seats per car

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