Singapore-headquartered ST Engineering has been awarded a significant contract by the Rapid Transit System Bureau of Taichung City Government, valued at approximately S$1.4b, to deliver turnkey rail services for the new Taichung MRT Blue Line. This contract, announced on 10 April 2025, is part of a larger collaboration with Alstom Transport S.A., CTCI Corporation, and Hyundai Rotem Company, who will provide the signalling system, power supply, and rolling stock, respectively. The project is set to commence in the second quarter of 2025 and will span 14 years.
The Urban Solutions division of ST Engineering will spearhead the project management and systems integration. Their responsibilities include implementing rail electronics such as communications systems, automatic fare collection, platform screen doors, and the SCADA system. Additionally, they will oversee the development of an above-ground train depot. This contract further solidifies ST Engineering’s presence in Taiwan, building on their existing rail projects in the region.
Chew Men Leong, President of Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, stated, “This win reflects our strong technical and engineering expertise and further affirms our reputation as a trusted provider of turnkey rail services with expertise in managing and successfully delivering large-scale rail infrastructure projects.”
The 24.78km Blue Line will feature eight elevated and 12 underground stations, connecting the east and west of Taichung. It will integrate with the existing Green Line, significantly boosting the city’s public transport capacity. ST Engineering’s extensive experience in Taiwan, including projects like the Taichung MRT Green Line, underpins their capability to deliver this ambitious project.
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