Hyundai Rotem J151
Hyundai Rotem CJ151
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|---|---|
| In service | 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Rotem |
| Built at | South Korea |
| Constructed | 2020—2026 |
| Entered service | 2026 |
| Number built | 186 vehicles (62 trainsets) |
| Formation | 3/4 per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | TBC |
| Capacity | TBC |
| Operators | TBC |
| Depots | Tengah (future), Peng Kang Hill (future) |
| Lines served | JRL Jurong Region Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | TBC |
| Car length | TBC |
| Width | 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) |
| Height | TBC |
| Doors | 6 per car (3 on each sides) |
| Maximum speed | TBC |
| Traction system | TBC |
| Acceleration | TBC |
| Deceleration | TBC |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC third rail |
| Current collector(s) | Collector shoe |
| Safety system(s) | TBC |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The Hyundai Rotem CJ151 is a medium-capacity Electric multiple unit of the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit, to be constructed by Hyundai Rotem, with a quantity of 62 train sets in three-car formation.[1] This is the first time Hyundai Rotem was awarded a contract to supply trains for Singapore.
The train model will be delivered in 2024 and commence service on the Jurong Region Line when it opens in 2026.[2]
Tender
The tender for trains under the contract J151 was closed on 13 June 2019 with four bids. The LTA has shortlisted all of them and the results, excluding price, has been released.
| S/N | Name of tenderer | Amount ($S) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bombardier (Singapore) Pte Ltd. | SGD 546,619,188.80 |
| 2 | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. / Kawasaki Heavy Industries(Singapore) Pte Ltd & CRRC Qingdao Sifang Consortium | SGD 446,028,000.00 |
| 3 | Hyundai Rotem | SGD 396,180,000.00
SGD 416,499,000.00 |
| 4 | Alstom Transport S.A. / Alstom Transport (S) Pte Ltd Consortium | SGD 566,491,507.00 |
Design & features
The exterior design, according to the mock up created by LTA and Hyundai Rotem, features a sleek modern design similar to those of Bombardier Movia C951/C951A and Bombardier Movia CR151 trains. It features bright white LED headlights with a triangular design, along with the teal colour, representing Jurong Region Line, running the entire length of the train body.
Equipment
Main propulsion controller
Train formation
References
- ^ "Jurong Region Line to use Korean trains with emergency battery propulsion". The Straits Times. 2020-02-06.
- ^ "Hyundai Rotem Company Awarded Contract for 62 Jurong Region Line Trains". Land Transport Authority. 2020-02-06.
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