Hitachi Secures Contract to Upgrade the Sentosa Express
November 18 2014 - 11:20PM
JCN Newswire (English)
With its Internationally-certified Wireless Signaling System (CBTC)
and an Additional Train
Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501 / "Hitachi") today announced that it has
secured a S$30million (2.7billion yen) contract with Sentosa
Development Corporation (SDC) through Hitachi Asia Ltd. to enhance
the capability of the Sentosa Express light rail system, with a new
Wireless Signaling System (CBTC(1)) and another train set
(comprising two carriages). The enhancement will enable the Sentosa
Express to cater to more passengers and better serve an increasing
number of visitors entering the popular island resort located on
the southern end of Singapore.
This CBTC system, which is a signaling system for urban
transportation such as the monorail, will use wireless
communication to transmit information on trains' positions and
speeds so that the distance between trains can be closer, yet safe
and constant. This significantly reduces the time intervals between
trains, shaving off travel time for guests. The improvement on
train efficiency will also allow the addition of another
two-carriage train for greater capacity.
In addition, the enhancement will have an Automatic Train
Operations (ATO(2)) function, which means that the computer system
will be able to fully control the train. This will relieve the
train captains of manual train operation, and allow them to take on
other functions such as managing safety and security on the
train.
Sentosa, Asia's leading leisure destination that was recently
rebranded as a State of Fun, attracted more than 18m local visitors
and tourists last year. The 500-hectare island resort is home to an
exciting array of themed attractions, resort accommodations,
beaches, F&B outlets and more. One of the key modes of
transport from mainland Singapore onto the island is via the
Sentosa Express. The Sentosa Express provides convenient access
from VivoCity right through to Sentosa's popular beaches, with
stops along the way that allow visitors to drop off at Resorts
World Sentosa and Imbiah, where popular attractions such as the
Sentosa Merlion, 4D AdventureLand and newly-opened Madame Tussauds
Singapore are located. When the Sentosa Express was first launched
in 2007, Hitachi provided six train sets (comprising 12 carriages),
signaling and power supply, operating systems and track switches,
systems design and systems integration.
Hitachi's CBTC system has achieved international recognition from
the European Certification Agency. Hitachi was awarded "Safety
Integrity Level 4" for reliability, availability, maintainability
and safety - the highest safety level attainable, and the first
Japanese company to have received this certification. This
technology has also been applied to the Chongqing rail transit in
2009 and the system will also be adopted on Line 1, Vietnam's first
urban railway in Ho Chi Minh City. Hitachi will continue to
strengthen its business in railway signaling markets around the
world, thereby expanding its railway systems business on a global
scale.
"Hitachi is excited to work with SDC once again to provide a better
user experience for the Sentosa Express with our CBTC system and
new vehicles. We have been ensuring safe and effective operation of
the Sentosa Express since its launch in 2007 and this partnership
is testament of SDC's recognition in Hitachi's abilities. Hitachi
will continue to keep a close relationship with SDC to provide a
safe and pleasant journey for all guests to Sentosa. Hitachi will
provide CBTC system not only Singapore but also other regions,"
said Mr Alistair Dormer, Hitachi Rail Global CEO of Hitachi,
Ltd.
Mr Mike Barclay, CEO, SDC said: "As part of our Sentosa
connectivity plan, we are taking various steps to upgrade our
transport capacity to enhance accessibility and heighten guest
experience. We are factoring in the need to prepare for a future
growth in visitorship as we continually enhance the offerings on
Sentosa. The existing Sentosa Express, launched in 2007, is a
bespoke system created by Hitachi to cater to the unique needs of
Sentosa. We are pleased to award this contract to Hitachi as we
continue to work together to provide our guests with a safe,
efficient and comfortable people-mover solution."
Notes:
(1) CBTC:Communication Based Train Control
(2) ATO:Automatic Train Operation (provide more information
About Hitachi
Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, delivers
innovations that answer society's challenges with our talented team
and proven experience in global markets. The company's consolidated
revenues for fiscal 2013 (ended March 31, 2014) totaled 9,616
billion yen ($93.4 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on
the Social Innovation Business, which includes infrastructure
systems, information & telecommunication systems, power
systems, construction machinery, high functional materials &
components, automotive systems, healthcare and others. For more
information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at
http://www.hitachi.com.
Source: Hitachi
Contact:
Hitachi Ltd
Corporate Communications
Tel: +81-3-3258-1111
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