More solar panels to be rolled out in MRT stations,
SINGAPORE - More MRT stations, train and bus depots will have solar panels installed on their rooftops to cut carbon emissions. The
All six MRT lines in Singapore exclusively utilize electricity to power their trains, avoiding other fuel types like steam or diesel. Predominantly, a 750-volt Direct Current (DC) power rail, referred to as the third rail, delivers electricity to the trains, aligning with global norms.
One of the biggest challenges is to keep MRT stations cool in Singapore's humid climate—and to not use too much energy to do it! For our stations located underground, this is done by installing platform screen doors and using an energy-efficient system design to reduce air-conditioning energy consumption.
MRT Singapore except Northern line use DC 750 Volts through third rail system. Normally railway tracks are dual lines. The transport sector consumes about 5 per cent of electricity in Singapore, with a big chunk going to the MRT, based on official 2005 figures.
Currently, the MRT network spans 203 kilometers, with nine underground stations being self-sufficient for utilities as part of Singapore's Civil Defence framework. The MRT trains operate on electricity rather than diesel or petrol, with the highest service speeds reaching up to 90 km/h.
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