What is the Kawasaki C151?
Q: What is the Kawasaki C151?
A: The Kawasaki C151 is a type of train used by the Mass Rapid Transit system in Singapore.
Q: What is the history of the Kawasaki C151?
A: The trains were introduced in 1987 and are still in operation. There are sixty-six trainsets with six cars each.
Q: Is there a special train used for collecting money from different stations?
A: Yes, there is a single money trainset with four cars that was used to collect money from different stations. However, it has been withdrawn from service.
Q: Who operates the Kawasaki C151 trains?
A: The trains are operated by SMRT Trains.
Q: Were the trains upgraded?
A: Yes, the trains were upgraded between 2006 and 2008 mainly to improve their appearances. However, most of the important parts for the trains' functioning were not replaced as they were still considered in good condition.
Q: Why was a second upgrade planned for the trains?
A: A second upgrade was planned due to what was considered one of the MRT's worst breakdowns in its history, and it was intended to replace the important parts which were not replaced in the first upgrade.
Q: Was the second upgrade carried out?
A: No, the Land Transport Authority paused the upgrades as they wanted to replace the trains entirely instead. Currently, only a few trains have these parts replaced.
