Asset Renewal & Upgrade
We have expertise in GoA4 design & build, upgrade and operations
We have extensive experience in Operations and Maintenance of GoA4 systems. As one of the worlds first operator of GoA4 rail networks, we pioneered the set-up of driverless systems, transitioning from one technology to another, implementing multi-year extensions that interface and integrate green and brownfield infrastructure, with minimal impact to operations, and commuter journeys.

Upgraded in 2018 to
Thales CBTC (GoA4)
Alstom Urbalis 300
GoA4 (2009)
Upgraded in 2018
to Thales CBTC (GoA4)
Upgrading to
Alstom 650 CBTC
Alstom Urbalis 400 GoA4
Stage 1, 2 & 3 operational 2020 to 2022,
Stage 4 & 5 2024 / 2025
Siemens GoA4 CBTC
in Design & Build Phase, 2025

CBTC Upgraded in 2018 to
Thales CBTC (GoA4)
Alstom Urbalis 300
GoA4 (2009)
CBTC Upgraded in 2018
to Thales CBTC (GoA4)
CBTC Upgrading to
Alstom 650 CBTC
Alstom Urbalis 400 GoA4
Stage 1, 2 & 3 operational 2020 to 2022,
Stage 4 & 5 2024 / 2025
Siemens GoA4 CBTC
in Design & Build Phase, 2025
STRIDES brings SMRT’s extensive experience in collaborating with Authorities and OEMs to successfully embark on multi-year modernisation of Singapore’s oldest network, the North-South and East-West Lines, the world’s biggest project delivery to be completed without shut-down to passenger service.

Upgraded signalling system for shorter waiting times


Replaced 188,000 wooden sleepers with hardier concrete ones
New power supply system for more resilience, with inclusion of fault detection features

Completed renewal of six core systems on two of Singapore’s oldest lines

Replaced 180km of third rail for higher reliability
New track circuit ensures faster fault recovery with built-in condition monitoring system

