SINGAPORE — The first of the new MRT trains for the North-South and East-West Lines will enter passenger service progressively from Sunday (June 4), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Thursday.
These new train cabins have more open spaces for strollers and wheelchair users. They are also designed with ergonomic perch seats to accommodate more commuters, said LTA. Currently, trains on the North-South and East-West Lines have no such seats.Ergonomic perch seats in the new North-South and East-West Line MRT trains will be able to accommodate more commuters.The new train cabins will have an LCD display system above every door to show the route and station information.
To enhance reliability and enable efficient maintenance, the new trains will be equipped with a “self-test system”, which automatically checks that the trains are fit for operation before services commence each day, said LTA in its news release.
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