New MRT trains with tip-up seats now in service
The first batch of C151C MRT trains featuring tip-up seats went into service yesterday from Ang Mo Kio station.
The trains will progressively be introduced, and all 12 are expected to be in service by early next year. Each train car has 12 seats that can be folded up to provide more standing space during peak periods.
The Straits Times understands that two new C151C trains were put into service yesterday.
One of the new trains experienced intermittent signalling faults.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE
Ms Margaret Teo, SMRT's vice-president for corporate communications, said: "While the train was able to continue in service, as a precautionary measure, we made arrangements for the train to end its service at Ang Mo Kio MRT station so that it can return to the depot for checks."
Commuters were advised to board the next train at Ang Mo Kio to continue their journeys.
"Even as rigorous testing is conducted before trains commence passenger service, we seek commuters' understanding that new trains may encounter occasional faults as they are run-in for passenger service," Ms Teo said.
The new seats - when folded - allow each train to pack in 100 more commuters, increasing its capacity by about 6 per cent to 1,700 passengers.
The new train's livery incorporates red and green stripes against a white background, with red symbolising the North-South Line, and green the East-West Line.
The new trains will operate on both lines.
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