Alstom Metropolis C851E (North East Line)

The Alstom Metropolis C851E (NEL) trains are the third generation of rolling stock for the North East Line.

6 trains of six cars were purchased, to be put into service from July 2023.

The new trains are fitted with condition monitoring systems to gather data from the equipment on the trains, enabling continuous monitoring of equipment health, allowing the operator to carry out predictive maintenance for the trains.

Utilising Alstom's Urbalis 300 Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system, these trains are capable of fully automated operations and can run without any train attendant on board.

Instead of utilising the commonly-used current collector shoes against the third-rail electrification system, these trains receive power through the pantograph, electrified by the overhead catenary system or the overhead conductor rail system.

History
Lines
Design
Features
Technical Specs
Related Links

At a Glance

Alstom Metropolis C851E (NEL)

North East Line

Built 2020 - Current

6 trains of 6 cars each, numbered 7087/7088 to 7097/7098

History

Contract 851E for the design and building of 11 new Circle Line (CCL) and six new North East Line (NEL) trains was awarded by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to Alstom Transport SA on 30 April 2018. The initial contract tender only included 11 CCL trains, with an additional six new NEL trains then included under modified contract terms.

These trains are purchased to cater for additional capacity when the North East Line Extension (NELe) and the Circle Line 6 (CCL6) begin operations in 2024 and 2026, respectively.

The trains are manufactured and assembled in Alstom's manufacturing facility in Barcelona, Spain, and shipped progressively to Singapore.

The first train arrived in Singapore on 4 April 2021, and will undergo testing and commissioning works before entering passenger service. The first C851E (NEL) train will enter passenger service on 28 July 2023, and will then boost the NEL fleet size by 14 per cent, from 43 to 49 trains, when all C851E trains have commissioned.

Lines

North East Line

6 NE1 HarbourFront | 7 NE17 Punggol

Design

Exterior

The C851E (NEL) trains carry the standard LTA livery on its exterior: a white and black background, with the line colours of the NEL down the lower half of the exterior.

Interior

The interior of the C851E (NEL) is largely similar to the second generation C751C train cars.

A uniformed interior colour scheme of purple is implemented across the whole train.

The reserved seats, catered for commuters with special needs, are differentiated in red.

Features

Platform Gap Width Reduction

The bottom of each doors have a gap reducer made of rubber that protrudes out, reducing the platform-train gap.

This helps to prevent passenger accidents due to the platform gap.

Reserved Seats

The reserved seats, catered for commuters with special needs, are differentiated in red.

Wheelchair Bay

Two wheelchair bays are located in the middle two cars of every C851E (NEL) train at doors 9 and 16.

Gangway Lights

Spotlights are installed to illuminate the gangway area of the train cars, and increases visibility during emergencies.

Overhead Hand Grips

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

Grab-Handles at Doorways

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

Door Closing Indicator

Yellow alert lights that are positioned above each door will light up when the doors are closing.

Builder Plate

The builder plate lists the company involved in the manufacture of the train.

Dynamic Route Map Display

The Dynamic Route Map Display panels provide commuters with their route information throughout their journey.

It also indicates which side the doors will open.

Visual Passenger Information System

The Visual Passenger Information System displays useful travel information to passengers, such as the current and upcoming train stations the train will call at and other relevant travel messages.

Emergency Communication Button
+ Door Unlock Handle

Emergency Communication Buttons are located at the side of the train doors to contact the train staff in an emergency.

The Emergency Door Unlock Handle is integrated with the panel.

Viewing Space
+ Emergency Exit Ramps

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

The viewing space allows passengers to view the tunnel through the windscreen.

The emergency exit ramp will be deployed in an emergency.

Gallery

Exterior of the Alstom Metropolis C851E (NEL) train

Delivery of the Alstom Metropolis C851E (NEL) train

Technical Specifications

DT: Driving Trailer (unpowered); Mp/Mi: Motor car (powered)

Manufacturer: Alstom Transport SA
Number Built: 36 cars (6 trains)
Train Numbers: 7087/7088 - 7097/7098
Car Body Construction: Welded aluminium
Line Voltage: 1500V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Gauge: Standard gauge (1435mm)
Maximum Speed: 100km/h (design)
90km/h (service)

Train Length: 138.50m (6 cars)
Car Length: 23.65m (DT)
22.80m (Mp/Mi)
Width: 3.20m
Height: 3.70m
Doors: 1.45m wide, 8 per car

The following are links to other web pages with additional information on this topic.