Tag: rail upgrades
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Singapore MRT Upgrades 92 SMRT Trains by 2035 to Cut Breakdowns
Big Plan to Modernize Singapore’s MRT Fleet Singapore’s rail operator SMRT announced a bold modernization initiative aimed at the city-state’s oldest and busiest MRT lines. By the mid-2030s, 92 trains will undergo a comprehensive upgrade designed to detect problems early, prevent outages, and improve overall ride quality for daily commuters. The move comes as part…
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Singapore to Upgrade 92 SMRT Trains by mid-2030s to Cut Breakdowns and Improve Ride Quality
Singapore announces major upgrade plan for 92 SMRT trains Singapore’s rail operator SMRT revealed on December 18 that 92 trains on the country’s oldest and busiest MRT lines will undergo a comprehensive upgrade by the mid-2030s. The initiative aims to install advanced systems that can detect potential issues early, facilitate predictive maintenance, and ultimately reduce…
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Singapore Lions Roar Back to Asian Cup as MRT Upgrades Loom
Singapore’s Lions Roar into Asian Cup history In a dramatic qualifier that will be remembered by football fans for years, Singapore’s national team, the Lions, clinched a historic spot in the Asian Cup after a thrilling victory over Hong Kong. The win marks a breakthrough moment for Singaporean football, amplifying national pride and neck-and-neck headlines…
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Sweden’s Trafikverket Plan 2026–2037: 25 Years to Fix the Railways
Overview: A Historic Investment in Sweden’s Rail Network Sweden’s infrastructure agency, Trafikverket, unveiled a historically large national plan for 2026–2037, amounting to 1,171 billion kronor. The plan is touted by infrastructure and housing minister Andreas Carlson (KD) as a decisive step toward boosting Sweden’s transport capacity while addressing a long-running maintenance backlog. In short, the…