17 2 月, 2022

MHIENG Receives Order for Project to Enhance Capacity of Sengkang-Punggol Light Rapid Transit System in Singapore

TOKYO, Feb 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd. (MHIENG), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received an order from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore to enhance the transport capacity of the Automated Guideway Transit(1) (AGT) system used on the Sengkang-Punggol Light Rapid Transit (LRT(2)) lines that were originally supplied by MHI in 2003. The order for the project was received jointly with MHI's regional subsidiary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (MHI-AP) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC).Sengkang Punggol LRTThe Sengkang-Punggol LRT system connects two stations on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) North East Line (Sengkang Station and Punggol Station) to their residential areas. The transport capacity of the LRT system will be expanded to accommodate its increased use in the fast-growing Sengkang and Punggol districts. MHIENG and MHI-AP will supply 17 new two-car trainsets (34 cars), signaling system, guideway system and vehicle maintenance equipment for the expansion of the existing rolling stock yard."Since delivering the vehicles and system to inaugurate Singapore's Sengkang-Punggol LRT system in 2003, we have continued to support LTA by enhancing the system's transport capacity and providing a wide range of after-sales services. These include supply of additional vehicles to accommodate two-car linked operations and upgrade of the rolling stock workshop," Kenji Terasawa, President and CEO of MHIENG said. "We look forward to building upon our long-standing relationship with LTA through this expansion project that will help meet growing demand while continuing to ensure reliable transportation."MHIENG will coordinate with its Singapore-based Technical Service Center, which was established within MHI-AP in April 2021, to provide more localized services. Through close cooperation with the company, MHIENG aims to provide long-term technical support, supply of spare parts, and other types of high value-added localized services to better meet customer needs. A hub for MHI's transportation service business in Asia Pacific, the Technical Service Center provides a "one-stop service" to respond to customer inquiries and requests in a timely manner and strengthens MHI's transportation system product operations, maintenance, and after-sales structure in the region.MHI Group draws on its extensive experience delivering AGT systems around the world, including Singapore's Changi Airport Skytrain(APM(3)) and systems in Japan, the U.S., Dubai and Macau, as well as its high-quality operations, maintenance, and after-sales services to maintain a competitive position in the global market for new transportation systems. MHI will continue supplying safe and low-carbon transport solutions that will help support economic development and provide better convenience to people in Singapore and countries around the world.(1) An Automated Guideway Transit system operates fully automatically on electric power. Use of rubber tires results in a smooth and quiet ride.(2) Conventionally, LRT is used as the abbreviation of "Light Rail Transit," but in the case of Singapore's Sengkang-Punggol LRT, the "R" refers to "Rapid" in accordance with that network's high-speed operation.(3) An APM is an AGT serving an airport. APMs link terminals or connect airports with their nearby auxiliary facilities. They are adopted at airports worldwide.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, logistics & infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on www.spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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25 3 月, 2021

Two SBS Transit directors to join chairman Lim Jit Poh in retiring from board

SINGAPORE - Two directors of transport operator SBS Transit will retire along with chairman Lim Jit Poh next month. In a statement on Thursday (March 25), the company said Mr Benny Lim, a former deputy police commissioner who joined the board in 2018, and veteran unionist John De Payva, who has been on the board since 2003, will also be stepping down at the next annual general meeting on April 29. The chairman's retirement, reported by The Straits Times on Wednesday, had long been anticipated. Mr Lim said it was part of a board renewal which began four years ago. "I believe the time is right for me to hand over the reins to a new chairman who will lead the group through its next phase of growth," he said. "The board, as it stands now, is well balanced in terms of tenure, age and gender." Mr Lim has been chairman of SBS Transit since 2003. His tenure with the public transport group, however, goes back to 1997, when he joined SBS Bus Services as a director, and subsequently sat on the board of DelGro Corp after SBS was restructured. More on this topic Related Story Lim Jit Poh to step down as SBS Transit chairman Related Story SBS Transit posts slide in 2020 profits, mitigated by govt relief and higher fares Mr Benny Lim and Mr John De Payva. Mr Lim will remain as senior adviser of SBS Transit to "provide continuity to the group as it navigates a changing environment in a tightly regulated industry", SBS Transit said on Thursday. Mr Lim added: "At the board and management level, we are always cognisant of the fact that SBS Transit is not just any listed entity, it is also a public transport operator with a sizeable workforce. Our responsibilities go beyond just our shareholders, they also extend to the commuting public, the union and the regulator." In the 12th Annual Governance and Transparency Index Survey 2020, which assessed listed companies on corporate governance disclosures and practices, as well as timeliness, accessibility and transparency of their financial results announcements, SBS Transit improved its score from 87 to 106 to be ranked in the 17th spot from its previous 40th position.