88% of Bukit Panjang LRT renewal works completed: LTA

88% of Bukit Panjang LRT renewal works completed: LTA


NEW SIGNALLING SYSTEM, TRAINS

Another major milestone has been the completion of its train signalling system renewal, to a system known as the Communications Based Train Control (CBTC)

LTA described the signalling system renewal as a “major undertaking” due to the need to integrate new technology with existing infrastructure.

The authority added that the system migration involved “extensive and iterative testing across multiple operational scenarios, including system fault simulations to ensure optimal performance under all conditions.”

“The signalling upgrade has been completed and we have been on full CBTC operations since Nov 8, 2025,” LTA said. 



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