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SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority has awarded a S$368 million contract for 22 new trains for the North-South and East-West Lines.
The trains are scheduled to be progressively delivered to Singapore from 2011 till 2012.
With the 22 new trains and modifications for an additional track at Jurong East station, LTA said commuters will experience a shorter waiting time and a more comfortable ride on trains during peak periods.
The modifications and new trains will increase the capacity of the North-South, East-West Lines by about 15 per cent and enable the lines to meet projected demand till 2020.
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