Alstom to bring new signalling system to Singapore’s East West Line

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Metro de Málaga control centre, where they use Alstom´s Urbalis CBTC solution for the operation. First CBTC system on a light metro service.

The Land Transportation Authority of Singapore has awarded a contract to French mobility tech firm Alstom for the delivery of a high-capacity driverless signalling system for the stations of the East West Line which will connect to the Thomson-East Coast Line extension (TELe). 

The contract, worth a couple of hundred million euros, covers the conversion of Tanah Merah, Expo, and Changi Airport stations to TEL, and the equipment of the line extension to the future Changi Airport Terminal 5 station. 

This extension will directly connect the TEL to Changi Airport, improving passenger experience and journey efficiency, while advancing Singapore’s Land Transport Master Plan 2040 (LTMP 2040) objective of seamless, end-to-end connectivity.

Alstom managing director for Singapore and Malaysia Yann Maixandeau said: “Alstom is proud to have supported Singapore’s rail development for over two decades, delivering cutting-edge rolling stock and signalling systems that have shaped the nation’s urban mobility. This latest award reflects our leadership in advanced, driverless train control systems. We are honoured to contribute to the LTMP 2040 vision by enabling seamless, efficient and sustainable journeys between the city and Changi Airport through TEL’s extension.”

This latest contract strengthens Alstom’s long standing presence in Singapore and builds on its successful delivery of the most recent signalling system in Singapore, TEL Stage 4, that commenced service in June 2024.  

What is expected of Alstom

As the signalling consortium leader, Alstom will provide its Urbalis CBTC system, the same platform already in successful operation on TEL, while its consortium partner, ST Engineering Urban Solutions Ltd. will provide the Data Communication System (DCS) and Platform Screen Doors (PSD).

The TEL extension to Changi Airport will provide a direct, high-speed connection to central city areas and residential zones, cutting travel times for both commuters and international travellers. 

This development represents a key milestone under the LTMP 2040 plan to deliver greater connectivity, resilience, and inclusivity in Singapore’s land transport system.  

Upon completion, the 57 km TEL will run from Tanah Merah through major locations like Gardens by the Bay, Maxwell, Orchard, and up to Woodlands North, with a transfer option to the Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System Link. 

The TEL is expected to reduce travel time between Changi Airport and Marina Bay from 55 minutes to approximately 45 minutes. 

Additionally, journeys between Changi Airport and Gardens by the Bay will be shortened to 40 minutes via the TEL, compared to the current 60-minute duration.

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