| Kawasaki Heavy Industries & CSR Qingdao Sifang C151A | |
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A C151A train approaching Expo station towards Tanah Merah. |
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| In service | 27 May 2011 - Current |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries CSR Qingdao Sifang Locomotive and Rolling Stock Co |
| Built at | Qingdao, Shandong, China |
| Constructed | Since 2009 |
| Number built | 132 (22 train sets) |
| Formation | 6 per train set DT-M1-M2-M2-M1-DT |
| Capacity | 296 seated; 1,624 standing; 2 PIW spaces |
| Operator | SMRT Corporation |
| Depot(s) | Bishan, Changi and Ulu Pandan |
| Line(s) served | North South Line and East West Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium-alloy double-skinned construction |
| Car length | 23.5 m |
| Width | 3.2 m |
| Height | 3.7 m |
| Traction system | IGBT-VVVF (Fuji Electric) Output 415 kVA x2 |
| Engine(s) | Fuji Electric MLR109 Self-Ventilated Three-Phase Induction Motor |
| Power output | 140kW 550V 193A 1760 r/min |
| Transmission | WN Drive |
| Auxiliaries | IGBT-VVVF Auxilary Inverter with Battery Charger 80 kVA + 16 kW |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC 3rd rail |
| Safety system(s) | ATC and ATP |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) Standard gauge |
The Kawasaki Heavy Industries & CSR Qingdao Sifang C151A is the fourth generation of rolling stock to be used on the North South and East West MRT Lines.
This additional batch of train, together with a new track and platform at Jurong East Interchange, will increase the capacity of both lines by 15%. [1]
On May 6, 2009, LTA announced that Kawasaki Heavy Industries and CSR Sifang Locomotive had won over Hyundai Rotem, Bombardier Transportation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to secure the contract at a cost of S$369 million. This was despite Hyundai Rotem offering the lowest bid at S$323 million. CSR Sifang would handle the manufacture and testing of the rolling stock, while Kawasaki oversees the project and design. The C151A was the first successful joint venture between these two companies in the international market.
As of 19 December 2011, all 22 sets have arrived in Singapore and the first 5 C151A trains have gone into service on the North South Line and East West Line from 27 May 2011, on the day the additional third platform and fourth track at Jurong East Station opened. The second 4 C151A had gone into service from 15 September 2011. The third 4 C151A had gone into service from October 2011.[2][3][4]The fourth 4 C151A had gone into service from November 2011.[5]
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C151As gone into service with STARIS installed.
Individual cars are assigned a 4 digit serial number by the rail operator, SMRT.
The C151A is similar to the C751B in terms of exterior looks. The only obvious difference comes from the head of the C151A.
The C151A is similar to the C751B and the refurbished C151 in terms of interior looks.
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