Sengkang–Punggol LRT Rolls Out First New-Generation Two-Car Trains-FOZL

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Enhanced Passenger Experience and Safety Features

Designed with comfort and safety in mind, the new trains feature reconfigured seating layouts to maximise capacity, improved air-conditioning, energy-efficient LED lighting, and new red warning lights above the train doors — a first for Singapore’s LRT system — that flash when doors are closing to alert passengers.

Additional features include interconnecting gangways for easier evacuation in emergencies and onboard diagnostic screens that allow real-time fault monitoring by maintenance teams, improving operational reliability.

Phased Rollout and Long-Term Planning

The first two trains will undergo trial service on the Punggol East and West Loops over two weekends, before being introduced into regular weekday operations from the end of July.

Manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the third-generation trains offer lower noise levels and are unaffected by road traffic. By 2028, the Sengkang–Punggol LRT system will be fully upgraded to a fleet of 33 two-car trains, including 8 existing second-generation trains — significantly boosting passenger capacity.

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Integrated Network Upgrade for the Northeast

The LRT upgrade is part of a broader plan to enhance transport connectivity in Singapore’s northeast. To support the expanded fleet, LTA began expansion works on the Sengkang Depot in 2022, increasing its size from 3.5 hectares to 11.1 hectares to provide additional space for train stabling and maintenance facilities.

SBS Transit, the system operator, reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a safe, reliable, and sustainable commuting experience through continuous hardware upgrades and service improvements for residents in the area.

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