SINGAPORE, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) operator SMRT and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) on Friday launched a joint research laboratory to develop technology-driven solutions to build more resilient and reliable urban rail system as the city state moves towards a car-lite future.
The new SMRT-NTU Smart Urban Rail Corporate Laboratory was officially launched on Friday by Singapore's Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan.
The joint laboratory is the first one under the Corporate Laboratory@@University Scheme of Singapore's National Research Foundation, which funds key corporate laboratories set up through public-private partnerships.
The new laboratory will integrate the rail operations and engineering capabilities of SMRT with NTU's research strengths in engineering. It is aimed at driving the effective translation of research into solutions that have direct relevance in addressing Singapore's needs as well as meeting global challenges.
The new laboratory will focus on two complementary research tracks in the development of innovative urban rail solutions, said NTU in the press release.
The first research track focuses on developing better detection methods and monitoring systems so that potential issues can be addressed quickly and accurately, even before they happen. While the second research track aims to enhance the reliability of existing rail assets by optimizing maintenance and servicing processes.
In addition, the joint lab will nurture engineering specialists in the rail industry who are prepared to tackle future national transportation challenges and develop innovative transportation solutions that can be used globally.
According to NTU, it will provide training opportunities for over 100 undergraduates, 35 graduate students and 60 researchers, across a broad range of specializations.
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