Singapore Technologies (ST) Engineering and its Urban Solutions business will provide their enhanced Agil Passenger Information System for new six-car passenger trains in Australia.
The Queensland Train Manufacturing Programme, from the Queensland state government’s department of transport, involves the design and delivery of 65 six-car passenger trains at a purpose-built train manufacturing facility in Torbanlea, on Australia's Fraser Coast.
Trains will be maintained and stabled at a new rail facility in Ormeau, on the Gold Coast. The programme brings with it a pipeline of training and development opportunities to bolster Queensland’s train manufacturing industry.
Supply of the Agil system - as part of the Queensland’s Train Manufacturing Programme - has started and will be fulfilled by the first quarter of 2030. The programme will support South East Queensland’s population and economic growth, as well as the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“In addition to strengthening our presence in Australia, this contract marks our largest international Passenger Information System win to date, showcasing our rail capabilities. It underscores our commitment to delivering innovative, quality and reliable rail solutions,” said Chew Men Leong, president of urban solutions at ST Engineering.
The enhanced Agil system harnesses advanced connectivity and display technology to offer a comprehensive suite of solutions. Features include the Train Traveller Information System, Passenger Announcement and Communications System, as well as Train-borne Wireless System for delivering reliable and accessible travel information.
It also incorporates hearing loops to be installed in passenger areas to transmit audio directly to passengers' hearing aids and also filter out background noise for clear audio reception.
Meanwhile, an Automated Real-time Passenger Counting System (ARPC), using video analytics, provides real-time information on passenger density within train cars. The system helps train operators to regulate train schedules for better manage passenger loading and informs passengers standing on station platforms about less-crowded carriages.
The Onboard Mobile Gateway centralises and interfaces with various train subsystems. It transmits data in real-time via secured 4G/5G mobile data and WiFi networks for smooth rail operations and maintenance.
ST Engineering is a global technology, defence and engineering group with a portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments. Headquartered in Singapore, it has operations spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the US, serving customers in more than 100 countries. ST Engineering reported revenue of over US$10 billion in 2023 and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange.
