NEW SIGNALLING SYSTEM, TRAINS
Another major milestone has been the completion of its train signalling system renewal, to a system known as the Communications Based Train Control (CBTC)
LTA described the signalling system renewal as a “major undertaking” due to the need to integrate new technology with existing infrastructure.
The authority added that the system migration involved “extensive and iterative testing across multiple operational scenarios, including system fault simulations to ensure optimal performance under all conditions.”
“The signalling upgrade has been completed and we have been on full CBTC operations since Nov 8, 2025,” LTA said.
A refresh of the train fleet was also completed in October.
All 19 new light rail vehicles (LRV) have been deployed, while all 13 second-generation LRVs have been upgraded to be compatible with the CBTC.
LTA also shared that it is renovating the Operations Control Centre (OCC), which is akin to “the nerve centre of the BPLRT system”
This will be done to improve coordination and monitoring.
“The upgraded OCC will have a more ergonomic layout to facilitate improved coordination across staff and additional overhead displays for better monitoring of activities,” said the authority.
The system is currently managed from an interim OCC until the upgraded facility is ready for migration.