Apr
23
2013
The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) today launched the website of the Observatory of Automated Metros. The aim of the website is to disseminate information on driverless lines.
Metro operation without drivers or staff on board, referred to as unattended train operation (UTO), has become a widespread and accepted solution. Today, over 40 lines around the world are automated and, if current trends prevail, the number of automated lines worldwide will be multiplied by five by 2025. Read more →
Sep
22
2012
| Circle MRT Line (CCL) | North-East MRT Line (NEL) | Downtown MRT Line (DTL) | Thomson East Coast Line (TEL) | Bukit Panjang (LRT) | Sengkang (LRT) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | SMRT Trains Ltd | SBS Transit Limited | SBS Transit Limited | SMRT Trains Ltd | SMRT Trains Ltd | SBS Transit Limited |
| Country | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore |
| Start operation | 2009 | 2003 | 2013 | 2020 | 1999 | 2003 |
| Length in operation (km) | 35.5 | 20.0 | 42 | 16 | 7.8 | 10.7 |
| Number of stations in operation | 29 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 14 |
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