ST Engineering’s Urban Solutions division has been awarded two significant contracts by Singapore’s Land Transport Authority to provide advanced rail electronics solutions for the Thomson-East Coast Line Extension (TELe). The extension, comprising four stations, will see the implementation of a communications system and access management system under the first contract. The second contract, in collaboration with Alstom, involves delivering a data communication system and platform screen doors (PSDs). These projects are set to commence in the third quarter of 2025.
The contracts include upgrading existing systems at Tanah Merah, Expo, and Changi Airport stations, as well as deploying new systems at the future Changi Airport Terminal 5 station. Gareth Tang, Acting President of Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, highlighted the company’s longstanding contribution to Singapore’s rail network, stating, “The Thomson-East Coast Line Extension presents a unique challenge with its combination of existing and new stations, and we will leverage our experience, technical and engineering capabilities to ensure smooth deployment.”
The new systems will form the digital nerve centre of the TELe, facilitating real-time coordination across trains, stations, and operation control centres. The access management system will enhance security by securing restricted areas within the stations. Additionally, over 230 sets of PSDs will be installed, serving as safety and environmental barriers.
Part of Singapore’s 2040 Land Transport Master Plan, the 14-km TELe will provide a direct MRT connection between Changi Airport and the city centre, reducing travel times and improving commuter convenience. These contracts further bolster ST Engineering’s global track record, having secured over 200 rail projects in more than 50 cities worldwide.
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