The fully driverless Punggol and
Punggol Light Rapid Transit (SPLRT) system serves two of the fastest-growing residential estates
in
Singapore.
The Punggol LRT was opened in 2005. It links commuters from the residential areas to Punggol MRT
station
on the North East Line and the Punggol bus interchange. The trains run along two loops and
currently serve
14 stations.
Both LRT systems were upgraded from one-car to two-car operations in 2016. In the coming years,
more of
such two-car trains will be added to the SPLRT fleet to better serve the long term public
transport needs
of the communities in Punggol and Punggol. To accomodate more two-car trains, the SPLRT depot will
be
expanded by 2027.
(Source: LTA)
