Bombardier Innovia APM 300R C801B
The Alstom Innovia APM 300R C801B is the third generation of automated people mover trains built by a joint venture of Alstom and CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Company for the Bukit Panjang LRT line, Singapore, to replace the existing Adtranz ECX-100 C801 trains built in 1999. The C801B trains are also the first of their kind to use AC third rail shoes, in contrast with the newer light rail lines around the world that utilise the APM 300R system built with DC third rail.
Overview
As the aging first-generation C801 trains drew near to its deadline service of 20 years, the LTA decided that the C801 trains were due for replacement instead of a refurbishment. This is in part of their renewal programme for the next 10 years for the BPLRT, including rail replacement and signalling upgrades. The LTA awarded the project to Bombardier Transportation to procure 19 replacement train cars for the BPLRT. However, LTA chose not to reuse the same technology for the train line, instead opting for Bombardier's latest Innovia APM system, the Innovia APM 300. It is said to be much more reliable in many ways, including a much more robust braking and propulsion system, a higher reliability air conditioning system and many more. But with the BPLRT line utilising the same third rail technology as the APM 100, modification works on the APM 300 cars were done to work with AC third rail power supply. Hence, APM 300R was created, specifically for such conditions. The new trains were revealed on 3 December 2019, spotting a sleeker design and enhanced features.Revenue service
The first two vehicles, cars 135 and 136, entered passenger service on 1 August 2024 as a two-car train coupled together.Train formation
The C801B trains predominantly operate as two-car configurations in revenue service. With each car equipped with both the motors and the third rail current collectors, these trains can run as only one car, but can also be coupled to run as two cars during revenue service. As the carriages are closed-end, the train must be stationary at an LRT Station and the doors must be open for passengers to move between carriages during 2-car operations.The car numbers of the trains range from 133 to 151. Individual cars are assigned a three-digit serial number by the line's operator, SMRT Trains. A trainset consists of one motor car, e.g. set 133 is car 133. The first digit is always a 1, while the last two digits identify the car number.
- Alstom built sets 133 – 151.