Mitsubishi Crystal Mover (C810D)

Mitsubishi Crystal Mover (C810D)
In service	15 Jul 2025 –
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Constructed	–
Number built	50 vehicles
Formation	2 per trainset
Fleet number	58 – 82
Operator	SBS Transit
Depot(s)	Sengkang
Line(s) served	Sengkang LRT Line Punggol LRT Line
Technical Data
Car body	Aluminum-alloy
Doors	4 per car
Electrification	750 V DC third rail
Track gauge	Side-mounted guideway with rubber tyres

The Mitsubishi Crystal Mover (C810D) is a rubber-tyred automated people mover (APM) train operating on the Sengkang–Punggol LRT (SPLRT) network. These trains are the third-generation rolling stock for the Sengkang & Punggol LRT Line.

A total of 25 trains were procured by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), which are manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Mihara, Japan. Each train operates as a two-car set, for a total of 50 light rail vehicles.

Revenue service commenced on 15 July 2025. When fully delivered & deployed by end-2028, these trains will fully replace the first generating rolling stock (C810 trains) on the SPLRT network.

Procurement

On 5 February 2021, LTA announced plans to procure 17 two-car trains to increase capacity on the Sengkang and Punggol LRT lines.

In February 2022, the contract—valued at approximately $439 million—was awarded to a consortium comprising Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

On 9 May 2023, LTA announced an additional order for 8 more two-car trains, valued at around $87 million.

The contract also includes the supply of a new signalling system, guideway system, and depot equipment for the expanded Sengkang LRT depot, which houses all SPLRT trains.

These new trains represent the third generation of rolling stock for the SPLRT, following the earlier Mitsubishi Crystal Mover models: the C810, which entered service in 2003, and the C810A, introduced from 2016.

According to the LTA Annual Report 2021/22, the procurement falls under Contract 810D: Trains, Signalling System, Guideway System and Depot Equipment for Sengkang-Punggol Light Rapid Transit Depot Expansion.

Replacement of Existing Trains

The C810D trains will replace all first-generation C810 trains. The initial order of 17 two-car trains in Feb 2022 replaces the existing 25 C810 one-car trains, while the additional order of 8 two-car trains in May 2023 replaces the 8 two-car C810 trains.

With the remaining 8 two-car trains, the Sengkang-Punggol LRT network will be operating with a fleet of 33 two-car trains in the future (8 two-car C810A trains & 25 two-car C810D trains) after all new trains are deployed in end-2028.

Delivery

Delivery for the first 17 two-car trains procured were initially expected to take place from 2024 to 2027, while the additional 8 two-car trains ordered will be delivered from 2H 2027.

On 23 November 2024, the first 2 two-car trains for this contract arrived in Singapore for testing and commissioning at Sengkang LRT Depot.

These trains were expected to commence revenue service in Q3 2025 according a Facebook post by the Land Transport Authority in November 2024. This was later revised to end-June 2025 as mentioned in a commemorative report by the Pasir Ris – Punggol Town Council in April 2025. In mid-Jun 2025, a Facebook post by the Ang Mo Kio Town Council used the LTA commencement date of Q3 2025.

Rollout

Revenue service commenced on 15 July 2025 with the deployment of vehicle 59 on the Punggol LRT East Loop.

The new trains are planned to be deployed on the Punggol East & West Loops over the initial 2 weekends (19, 20, 26 & 27 July 2025) before being deployed for weekday service towards the end of July 2025.

The remaining 23 two-car trains will arrive progressively and enter passenger service from Q3 2025 onwards.

Features

Features for the third-generation C810D trains include:

• Ergonomic seating
• Brighter and more energy-efficient LED lighting
• Clearer LCD passenger information displays
• New door-closing indicator light strips
• Improved air-conditioning system

In addition, operational enhancements for the train include:

• Onboard touch-screen diagnosis panel
  for quicker fault detection during testing and maintenance
• More ergonomic access to onboard equipment by staff.
• Inter-car doors
  to facilitate safer and quicker passenger evacuation during emergencies

Train Formation

Each trainset comprises two cars coupled together. The entire trainset is identified by a two-digit number displayed on the exterior, ranging from 58 to 82. Each individual car within the trainset is then identified by an additional number (1 or 2) below the trainset number, indicating whether it is the first or second car of the set.

Gallery:

Interior Photos (LTA):

Artist Impression / Exterior

Note:

An earlier version of this article carried the incorrect contract number. This article was also updated in February 2022 with the LTA press release & subsequently in September 2022 with the correct contract number & title.

External Links & References

• New Two-car Trains for Sengkang-Punggol LRT – Land Transport Authority
• LTA Awards Contracts for New Trains and Depot Expansion for Sengkang-Punggol LRT – Land Transport Authority
• MHIENG Receives Order for Project to Enhance Capacity of Sengkang-Punggol Light Rapid Transit System in Singapore– Strengthening the Safe and Smooth Transport Structure in the Sengkang and Punggol Districts – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• Land Transport Authority Annual Report 2021/22 (Page 42 for contract reference)
• LTA Facebook Post
• 8 new two-carriage trains to be added to Sengkang-Punggol LRT line – The Straits Times
• MHI Receives Follow-up Order for 8 Two-Car Trains for Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• LTA Facebook Post
• Pasir Ris – Punggol Town Council April 2025 Commemorative Report – Pasir Ris – Punggol Town Council
• SBS Transit Facebook Post
• LTA Facebook Post
• New two-car trains begin service on Sengkang-Punggol LRT Line – cna
• First Two New Two-Car Sengkang-Punggol Light Rail Vehicles to Commence Passenger Service from 15 July 2025 – Land Transport Authority

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