Berlin, 24 september 2026 — Hitachi Rail and SMRT Trains today announced the latest verified results of their joint Green Communications‑Based Train Control (CBTC) Next Gen programme, confirming a 14% reduction in traction energy usage on Singapore’s North‑South and East‑West Lines (NSEWL). The announcement was made following a joint panel session at InnoTrans 2026, marking the completion of Phase 2 of the multi‑year collaboration to enhance sustainable urban transportation.
A multi‑year collaboration delivering measurable impact
The Green CBTC Next Gen programme was launched in 2023 to enhance the energy‑saving capabilities of the SelTrac™ CBTC signaling system. Traction power accounts for approximately 60% of metro energy consumption, making the CBTC system one of the most effective ways to achieve emissions reduction. The CBTC programme was first deployed on the North-South Line in 2017 and the East-West Line in 2018. (....)