What is Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151?
{{distinguish|Kawasaki Heavy Industries & CSR Qingdao Sifang C151A|Kawasaki Heavy Industries & CSR Qingdao Sifang C151B|Kawasaki Heavy Industries & CRRC Sifang C151C}} The '''Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151''' is a type of train used by [[Singapore]]'s [[Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)|Mass Rapid Transit]] (MRT) system. It is the first generation rolling stock on the MRT and is one of the five types of [[electric multiple unit]]s on the [[North South MRT Line|North South]] and [[East West MRT Line|East West Lines]]. The trains were introduced in 1987 and are still in operation. There are sixty-six trainsets with six cars each. There is a single [[money train]]set with four cars that was used to collect money from different stations. It has been withdrawn from service. These trains are operated by [[SMRT Trains]]. The trains were upgraded between 2006 and 2008, mainly to improve the trains' appearances. Most of the important parts for the trains' functioning were not replaced as they were still considered in good condition. However, due to what was considered one of the MRT's worst breakdowns in its history, a second upgrade was planned to replace these important parts, but the [[Land Transport Authority]] paused the upgrades as they wanted to replace the trains entirely instead. Currently, only a few trains have these parts replaced. == Withdrawal == Starting from 22 June 2020 with set 045/046, C151 trains are being removed from service. These trains will be replaced by new Alstom Movia R151 trains which started its service in June 2023. The removal of C151 trains from service is expected to finish by the third quarter of 2025. ==Design== The train currently has a black livery with a red stripe, similar to that of the C751B and C151A. Before upgrades, it had a white livery with red stripe, similar to the C651. After the upgrades, the number of seats in a row was reduced from 9 to 7, and more grab poles and straps were installed. ==Train Formation== The C151 is made out of 2 3-car trainsets permanently couple