{
  "id": 14656369,
  "title": "Bukit Panjang LRT renewal on track for completion by year-end",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/bukit-panjang-lrt-renewal-on-track-for-completion-by-year-end",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/bukit-panjang-lrt-disruption-upgrade-6461396"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (LRT) renewal project, initiated by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in 2018, is on track to be completed by the end of 2026. The project includes replacing 16.6km of ageing power rails, upgrading the fleet of light rail vehicles, and enhancing the signalling system, power supply system, and operations control centre. By year-end, 98% of the power rail replacement work is expected to be finished. The new third-generation light rail vehicles and upgraded second-generation vehicles have been integrated with the new communications-based train control system, similar to those on MRT lines. The transition to this new system occurred in November 2025, and the operations control centre upgrades were completed in January 2026. The last remaining lifts are due for replacement by February 2027, one month ahead of schedule. Commuters can receive updates on the upgrading schedule and alternative travel arrangements from posters and banners at Bukit Panjang LRT stations. The project was initially planned to be completed in 2024 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the final completion date pushed back to 2026.",
  "summary": "The renewal programme for Singapore's oldest LRT line began in 2018.",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Bukit Panjang LRT renewal on track for completion by year-end",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/bukit-panjang-lrt-renewal-on-track-for-completion-by-year-end-14658286",
        "published": "2026-10-15T09:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}