Upgraded air-cons, more inclusive lifts: Bukit Panjang LRT renewals on track for completion by Feb 2027

Renewal works on the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) will be completed by Feb 2027, with upgraded systems and commuter-friendly enhancements being rolled out across the line. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Thursday (Oct 15) that they have substantially completed the renewal of the BPLRT system since works first began in 2018. "The renewed system and fleet will deliver smoother and more reliable journeys for commuters," said the authority.They added that they aim to complete the 16.6km power rail replacement and operations control centre (OCC) upgrades by the end of October, marking the completion of most of the renewal programme.The additional renewals to the lifts, escalators and communications systems, are set to be completed by February 2027, a month ahead of schedule. The BPLRT renewal programme, launched in 2018, marks the first major upgrade of the 16.6km, 13-station line since it began operations in 1999.