ABSTRACT
The Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) comprises of the North South, East West and North East lines linking seamlessly to Light Rail Systems, namely Bukit Panjang, Sengkang and Punggol LRT. The Circle Line project, presently under construction will be the latest addition to the RTS when completed.
With global energy demand increasing, greater effort is needed, particularly with the transport sector being one of the larger consumers of energy, to make effective use of energy. In addition, with the launch of the Land Transport Master Plan, the Singapore RTS network will be doubled by year 2020. Hence, it is crucial that the every effort is made in the design of the RTS to improve energy efficiency. This paper describes the various strategies adopted in the design of the Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) to reduce energy demand during operations.
Keywords: RTS – Rapid Transit System, DC- Direct current, AC – Alternating current, HV – High voltage, ECS – Environmental Control System.
