McLaren F1 car condition monitoring. Credit: McLaren Applied Technologies.

Singapore-based transport operator SMRT Trains has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UK-based technology company McLaren Applied Technologies to trial race car condition-monitoring technology to track performance of Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system.

The technology is commonly used in Formula 1 cars to provide important information obtained in real-time from highly specified data to the Formula 1 pit crews and mission control.

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Under the MoU, SMRT and McLaren will work together to develop customised condition-monitoring solutions that will be used to monitor the train motors, brakes, pneumatic systems and gearboxes fitted aboard one SMRT train.

“SMRT has been pioneering the development of rail condition-monitoring sensors to minimise disruption of our commuter service.”

The technology will operate as a test-bed for a proof-of-concept study that aims to help validate the performance of an end-to-end condition-monitoring platform.

SMRT president and group CEO Desmond Kuek said: “In Singapore, SMRT has been pioneering the development of rail condition-monitoring sensors to minimise disruption of our commuter service, optimising train performance by detecting and rectifying emerging defects early.

“We look forward to collaborating with McLaren Applied Technologies to elevate this capability further, combining our engineering expertise in rail with their proven capabilities harnessing sensors, telemetry and software in motorsport.”

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McLaren’s motorsport technology is planned to be adapted and installed on board SMRT’s first Proof-of-Concept SMRT train later this year.

When implemented fleet-wide, the technology is expected to bring about enhanced safety and comfort for commuters on rail network.

Adaption of the motorsport technologies is also anticipated to optimise fleet performance and provide continuous enhancements to the passenger experience.