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Another major milestone has been the completion of its train signalling system renewal, to a system known as the Communications Based Train Control (CBTC)<\/p>\n
LTA described the signalling system renewal as a \u201cmajor undertaking\u201d due to the need to integrate new technology with existing infrastructure.<\/p>\n
The authority added that the system migration involved \u201cextensive and iterative testing across multiple operational scenarios, including system fault simulations to ensure optimal performance under all conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe signalling upgrade has been completed and we have been on full CBTC operations since Nov 8, 2025,\u201d LTA said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A refresh of the train fleet was also completed in October.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All 19 new light rail vehicles (LRV) have been deployed, while all 13 second-generation LRVs have been upgraded to be compatible with the CBTC.<\/p>\n
LTA also shared that it is renovating the Operations Control Centre (OCC), which is akin to \u201cthe nerve centre of the BPLRT system\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
This will be done to improve coordination and monitoring.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe upgraded OCC will have a more ergonomic layout to facilitate improved coordination across staff and additional overhead displays for better monitoring of activities,\u201d said the authority.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The system is currently managed from an interim OCC until the upgraded facility is ready for migration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n