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BPLRT renewal works began in 2018 in an effort to improve the reliability of the line, which was Singapore\u2019s first LRT Line.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The renewal works were originally targeted for completion in 2024, but the COVID-19 pandemic later pushed the completion date to 2026.<\/p>\n
A key part of the renewal involves replacing and improving the power rail system, which has been in place since the LRT began operations in 1999, as well as renewing its train signalling system and refreshing its vehicle fleet.<\/p>\n
The BPLRT was closed on two Sundays earlier this year to <\/span>facilitate testing of its new signalling system<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWhen we made the decision to upgrade the line in 2018, many of the system\u2019s core components were reaching the end of life. Reliability had become a real concern, and we knew a major renewal was needed,\u201d said Mr Siow.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have come a long way since 2018 … I know just how much effort the team has put in behind the scenes in the past seven years to get to where we are today. The end is in sight – grateful for commuters\u2019 patience and understanding as we enter this final stretch of works.”<\/p>\n LTA last week advised commuters who would be affected by BPLRT\u2019s one-day closure to take existing bus services instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n It also said that a shuttle service – LRT Shuttle B – will run in the direction of BPLRT Service B every five to 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n