Kawasaki Heavy Industries & CSR Qingdao Sifang C151A facts for kids

The Kawasaki Heavy Industries & CSR Qingdao Sifang C151A is a type of train used in Singapore on its MRT system. These trains are part of the fourth generation of trains to run on Singapore's busy railway lines.

The C151A trains travel on two of Singapore's main MRT lines: the East West Line and the North South Line. These lines connect many parts of the city, helping thousands of people get around every day.

About the C151A Trains

The C151A trains began their service on 27 May 2011. Since then, they have been an important part of Singapore's public transport network.

Who Built These Trains?

These trains were built by two companies working together. One was Kawasaki Heavy Industries, a well-known company from Japan. The other was CSR Sifang, a company from China. All 35 of these trains were built in China.

How Many C151A Trains Are There?

There are 35 C151A trains in total. Each train has six carriages, which means there are 210 carriages altogether. This large number of carriages helps to carry many passengers at once, especially during busy times.