Bukit Panjang LRT upgrades improve reliability after nearly eight years of work

The Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (LRT) system in Singapore has experienced notable improvements in reliability, thanks to a series of upgrades carried out over nearly eight years. Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow highlighted the importance of these enhancements during a visit to the Bukit Panjang LRT depot. The system, serving residents in western Singapore and particularly those in Bukit Panjang and Chua Chu Kang, has seen significant progress in its reliability.

Siow also noted that overall reliability across Singapore's MRT and LRT networks had improved in recent years, due to ongoing maintenance and upgrade efforts. The MRT network's mean kilometres between failures (MKBF) exceeded three million for the first time in September, marking a period of sustained performance improvement. However, Siow acknowledged that further improvements in reliability figures may become more challenging as some rail lines approach their theoretical performance limits.

Despite the progress made, Siow cautioned that disruptions and delays could still occur from time to time. He expressed gratitude to rail workers who contributed to these improvements, working often overnight to ensure smooth operations. Siow also credited SMRT, SBS Transit, and the Land Transport Authority for their cooperation in enhancing rail reliability through the One Transport Team approach.