Land Transport Innovation Portal

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What is the Land Transport Innovation Portal?

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The Land Transport Innovation Portal supports the development of innovative solutions to meet the Land Transport Master Plan 2040 (LTMP 2040) goals.

Through this portal, you can:

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Understand the challenges, problem statements and LTA’s areas of focus

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Share ideas and solutions to these challenges

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Share your views on problem statements and solutions

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Learn about sandbox environments, test-bedding, regulations and innovation networking events

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Find out about innovation funding opportunities, application process and other administrative procedures

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Submit your Ideas

Have an idea to help us reach our land transport goals? Submit an abstract of your proposed solution through our Submission Form. If your proposed idea matches what we are looking for, we will get in touch with you to find out more!

Who can apply?

Local and global organisations (e.g. private companies, research institutes or institutes of higher learning). Organisations should set up a base in Singapore to run the project and also own, manage and exploit rights of all intellectual property that is developed.

Proposed solutions will be evaluated broadly based on, but not limited to the following criteria:

Criteria	Description
Objective	The solution should be aligned with the key goals of LTMP 2040 with a clear value proposition and should demonstrate the steps to achieve them.
Innovativeness	The solution should be innovative and not already available or commercialised in the market. The solution should not already be funded by other LTA initiatives or another agency.
Scalability & Implementation	The solution should be supported by realistic deliverables and outcomes to support the implementation plans.

Criteria

Description

Objective

The solution should be aligned with the key goals of LTMP 2040 with a clear value proposition and should demonstrate the steps to achieve them.

Innovativeness

The solution should be innovative and not already available or commercialised in the market.

The solution should not already be funded by other LTA initiatives or another agency.

Scalability & Implementation

The solution should be supported by realistic deliverables and outcomes to support the implementation plans.

Shortlisted solutions will be funded based on the duration, scalability and readiness of technology. Funding requirements and details will be determined based on the project.

Contact Us

Reach out to us through our Contact Form for more assistance.

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Land Transport Sandboxes

Land Transport Sandboxes

LTA facilitates the development and use of new technologies which are not within the scope of current standards and regulations through a sandbox arrangement. This allows a safe environment to better understand the use, benefits, and associated risks of the new technologies within our local context. Interested applicants can check out the available thematic sandboxes to submit your innovation proposals.

Sandbox for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems (EVCS)

Currently, all Electric Vehicle Charging Systems (EVCS) used in Singapore must comply with existing standards and regulations, such as the Technical Reference 25 (TR25). Advancements in Electric Vehicles (EV) charging technology have led to an increased number of EVCS deploying new technologies which are not covered under the scope of current standards, even as we regularly update these standards.

A responsive and forward-looking regulatory approach will help facilitate the deployment and development of such innovative EVCS. To achieve this, LTA has established an EVCS sandbox framework where such systems can be trialled in a controlled environment.

Closed Applications to Sandbox

Electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (e-HGV) Battery Charging and Swapping System (BCSS) Solutions. Awarded to PSA Corporation Ltd and a consortium comprising Strides Frontier Pte Ltd and Ecoswift Pte Ltd to trial and assess the viability of battery swapping for e-HGVs.
Electric Vehicle Mobile Charging System (MCS) Solutions. Awarded to Power-Up Tech Pte Ltd and Beecharge Innovation Group Pte Ltd, to trial and assess the viability of mobile EV charging forelectric vehicles.

General Sandbox Enquiry Form

For general enquiries about LTA’s sandboxes, please use our online form.

Data to Support Innovation Work

Data to Support Innovation Work

Enterprises, third-party developers, researchers, and the general public can obtain information from the Land Transport DataMall. This includes:

Open Datasets

Static Datasets comprise mostly the Geographical Information System (GIS) information available in the ESRI shape file format. LTA’s statistical monthly/annual reports available in PDF and XLS formats.
Dynamic Datasets are updated live. They are served out via APIs which are accessible with an Account Key. This is issued only to registered DataMall subscribers.

On-Request Datasets

LTA can share other datasets on a case-by case basis. This is to address requesters’ needs, while meeting LTA’s commitment to data confidentiality and privacy.

The datasets available are listed in DataMall’s “On-Request Datasets” tab. More specific information can be found within metadata in each dataset.

Two new on-request datasets are uploaded on the DataMall:

Taxi Movement Data
Traffic Lights Traffic Plans

To request data, requestors should download and complete the Data Sharing Form and submit it via the Contact Us page on DataMall.

Innovation @ LTA

Innovation @ LTA

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We are able to bring innovative ideas to life thanks to collaborations with industry and research partners! We aim to deliver a safe, reliable, inclusive, cost efficient and environmentally-sustainable land transport system for our commuters.

Read more about our latest innovation projects here!

Innovative Design and Development of Adaptive and Smart Rail Steel Clamps

Research Partner: Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Industry Partner: SBS Transit Ltd. and SMRT Corporation Ltd.
LTA User: Rail Asset, Operations & Maintenance (RAOM)

The Land Transport Authority (LTA), in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), SBS Transit Ltd., and SMRT Corporation Ltd., has successfully completed a research project of the design and development of an adaptive rail clamping fixture, equipped with smart vibration monitoring sensors. The purpose is to significantly improve the efficiency and safety of securing the damaged rails during revenue service hours over the traditional clamping fixture.

The Challenge

Managing broken rails and defects during revenue service hours has always been an operational challenge. The traditional approach involved installing temporary fixtures, e.g. fishplates, with manual checks every two hours, before proper repair or replacement works can only be performed during engineering hours. These conventional clamps were also prone to loosening from train vibrations and had limited adaptability to various rail profiles, making them unsuitable for long-term deployment.

Innovating through Smarter Rail Defect Management

Through a joint effort led by NTU, supported by the National Research Foundation Singapore and LTA under its Urban Mobility Grand Challenge, adaptive and smart rail steel clamps were created with a locking system that ensures fixture security, paired with an adaptive clamping mechanism that conforms to various rail profiles and thermite weld cross-sections.

The clamps come with integrated sensors that provide continuous real-time monitoring of clamp integrity, with vibration signature detection capabilities to offer insights into track conditions. Together, these features create a comprehensive monitoring and securing system that significantly outperforms traditional clamping methods.

Adaptive Rail Clamps with Monitoring Sensors

Offering Several Benefits over the Traditional Method, such as:

Enhanced Safety: Features a positive locking mechanism with real-time monitoring capabilities, eliminating risks of clamp loosening and extending deployment beyond the previous limitations
Operational Improvement: Enables rapid emergency deployment and supports both immediate repairs and preventive maintenance, reducing the need for frequent manual inspections
Resource Efficiency: Minimises manual checking requirements while optimising engineering hours through automated monitoring
Service Reliability: Ensures continuous train operations through immediate response to rail breaks, enhanced track safety, and improved maintenance planning capabilities

Managing Rail Defects in Future

The newly-developed adaptive rail clamping fixture demonstrates how technological advancement may address long-standing operational challenges while enhancing safety and efficiency in rail maintenance. This solution could potentially improve current maintenance practices and set new standards for rail infrastructure management in Singapore's public transport system.