Since the MRT began operating in 1987, the network has introduced various models and generations of trains.
Automated high and medium capacity trains run on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), while the Light Rail Transit (LRT) uses light rail vehicles (LRVs).
The train network exclusively uses electric multiple units (EMUs) for passenger trains.
All MRT and LRT lines are capable of fully-automated train operations, with train captains manning the trains on the North-South and East-West lines.
494 trains
Total no. of MRT trains
89 trains
Total no. of LRT trains
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The North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL) are Singapore's oldest MRT lines, first opened in 1987.
It currently consists of a fleet of 6-car MRT trains built by Kawasaki and Alstom, with the latest model, 7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 trains, launched in 2023.
Initially capable of only semi-automated operations, NSEWL trains are now capable of fully automated operations with a train captain manning on board.
The 2nd-gen Siemens C651 (SIE) and 3rd-gen Kawasaki Heavy Industries & Nippon Sharyo C751B (KNS) trains have fully retired from passenger service in 2024.
The 1st-gen Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151 (KHI) trains will fully retire from passenger service by the third quarter of 2025.
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The North East Line (NEL) opened for passenger service in 2003 and is the first fully automated and driverless MRT line in Singapore.
It currently consists of an all-Alstom fleet of 6-car MRT trains powered through the overhead catenary system, with the latest model launched in 2023.
The Circle Line (CCL) opened for passenger service in 2009 and is the first MRT line in Singapore to use 3-car trains with a viewing space for passengers at the front.
It currently consists of an all-Alstom fleet of trains, with the latest model expected to enter passenger service in 2026, when CCL Stage 6 is operational.
The Downtown Line (DTL) opened for passenger service in 2013 and is the first MRT line in Singapore to use 3-car trains built by Bombardier.
The Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) opened for passenger service in 2020 and is the first MRT line in Singapore to use 4-car trains with 5 doors per side.
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The Jurong Region Line (JRL) will be opening in phases from 2027; it will be the first MRT line in Singapore to use trains with three doors per side, built by Hyundai Rotem.
The Cross Island Line (CRL) will be opening in phases from 2030; it will be the second MRT line in Singapore to use trains with five doors per side, powered by the overhead conductor rail system.
The Bukit Panjang LRT opened for passenger service in 1999; it features automated light rail vehicles configured in single or double-unit formations.
The 1st-gen Bombardier INNOVIA APM 100 C801 trains are being progressively decommissioned, replaced by the latest 3rd-gen model, the Alstom Innovia APM 300R C801B trains, launched in 2024.
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The Changi Airport Skytrain opened for passenger service in 2006; it currently uses an all-Mitsubishi Crystal Mover fleet, configured in single, double, or triple-unit formations.
The Sentosa Express opened for passenger service in 2007 and is the first rail line in Singapore to use trains with the straddle-type monorail configuration.