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What it takes to engineer an ‘uneventful’ train ride for commuters

Public transport operator SMRT is increasingly using technologies like AI and automation to detect potential faults early and prevent them from disrupting commuter journeys. 
Public transport operator SMRT is increasingly using technologies like AI and automation to detect potential faults early and prevent them from disrupting commuter journeys. 

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Commuters say yes to AI for trains – but concerns remain

Public transport operator SMRT is increasingly using advanced technologies like AI and automation to support operations and maintenance, says its group chief engineering officer Ang Hang Guan.
Public transport operator SMRT is increasingly using advanced technologies like AI and automation to support operations and maintenance, says its group chief engineering officer Ang Hang Guan.

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Maintaining MRT system more complex as network ages: ST roundtable panellists

(From left) ST’s Asia News Network editor Shefali Rekhi, LTA deputy chief executive of infrastructure and development Yee Boon Cheow, SMRT’s group chief engineering officer Ang Hang Guan, NUS Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Raymond Ong and SUTD research assistant professor Samuel Chng on April 21.
(From left) ST’s Asia News Network editor Shefali Rekhi, LTA deputy chief executive of infrastructure and development Yee Boon Cheow, SMRT’s group chief engineering officer Ang Hang Guan, NUS Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Raymond Ong and SUTD research assistant professor Samuel Chng on April 21.

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Humanoid robots at MRT stations in 10-15 years: Panellists at ST roundtable on future of transport

(From left) ST’s Asia News Network editor Shefali Rekhi, LTA's deputy chief executive of infrastructure and development Yee Boon Cheow, SMRT’s group chief engineering officer Ang Hang Guan, NUS Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering associate professor Raymond Ong and SUTD research assistant professor Samuel Chng on April 21.
(From left) ST’s Asia News Network editor Shefali Rekhi, LTA's deputy chief executive of infrastructure and development Yee Boon Cheow, SMRT’s group chief engineering officer Ang Hang Guan, NUS Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering associate professor Raymond Ong and SUTD research assistant professor Samuel Chng on April 21.

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What Singapore petrol car drivers fear vs the reality of going electric

Ms Veronica Ong, 46, used to spend $600 a month on petrol. Now, she spends $150 a month charging her electric vehicle.
Ms Veronica Ong, 46, used to spend $600 a month on petrol. Now, she spends $150 a month charging her electric vehicle.

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Illegal modifications, unauthorised repairs remain safety concerns for EVs: ST roundtable panellists

(From left) Asia News Network editor and panel moderator Shefali Rekhi, LTA deputy chief executive of technology Lam Wee Shann, BYD Singapore managing director James Ng, Sgcarmart editor Julian Kho, TUMCREATE principal scientist Tobias Massier and EV ecosystem platform VoltBridge's opportunity catalyst Tyron Tan.
(From left) Asia News Network editor and panel moderator Shefali Rekhi, LTA deputy chief executive of technology Lam Wee Shann, BYD Singapore managing director James Ng, Sgcarmart editor Julian Kho, TUMCREATE principal scientist Tobias Massier and EV ecosystem platform VoltBridge's opportunity catalyst Tyron Tan.

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Singapore’s EV adoption going at ‘right pace’ but more must be done: Panellists at ST roundtable

The panellists at ST’s In Perspective roundtable: moderator Shefali Rekhi; LTA deputy chief executive of technology Lam Wee Shann; BYD managing director James Ng; Sgcarmart editor Julian Kho; TUMCREATE principal scientist Tobias Massier; and EV ecosystem platform VoltBridge’s opportunity catalyst Tyron Tan.
The panellists at ST’s In Perspective roundtable: moderator Shefali Rekhi; LTA deputy chief executive of technology Lam Wee Shann; BYD managing director James Ng; Sgcarmart editor Julian Kho; TUMCREATE principal scientist Tobias Massier; and EV ecosystem platform VoltBridge’s opportunity catalyst Tyron Tan.

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