The Refurbished C651 - The Train That Never Was - (Tribute)

[@sgt2581]

5:07 Sorry, made a typo, I meant to say Siemens GTO VVVF, not Siemens GTO Chopper 😅

[@SGrailadventure2004]

Imagine C651 using C151 motor. But anyway , rest in peace to both of these trains since they will retire soon.

[@EthanGaming_YT]

We shall still remember their prototype -- The Taipei Metro C321

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

GTO chopper is C151

[@WarFigureSunlight]

and also we will remember the Kawasaki Nippon Sharyo moter form the C751B

[@electro_sykes]

I can confirm that the C651 were not put in service due to critical safety issues due to bad cracking in the framework from the refurbishment, as well as faulty speed panels, it wasn't disability compliant, the trains would regularly break down during testing disrupting services, the new brake design didn't work well, which would have caused the trains to overshoot platforms and derail, the train motors would overheat which could of cause a serious fire and doors were not compatible with the new safety control systems, meaning that doors could open by simply leaning on them whilst the train was moving & there was also poor visibility from the upgraded driver's cab.. At a Board meeting, it was decided they would never enter service, nor would the rest of the fleet be refurbished because of the high cost of fixing them, and it would instead be cheaper to order more of the Alstom Movia R151, which were already planned to replace the C151 by the early 2020s. The R151 are now replacing both the C151 & the C651.

[@singaporetraincam289]

I know SMRT is very upset about this situation as they wasted tons and tons of money , they could have used the money to upgrade the rail network but instead... Made the train that never was , Refurbished C651

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

@@priscillahoe1363 oh yea

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

Yeah!! It’s all because if that LTA!! Why do they must have the NRFF??

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

​@@LJK_TE_20127CSIEbecause they think is cool to waste money

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

@@TrainEnthusiast2009 Then I have another question: WHY WASTE SMRT’S MONEY?? WHY NOT WASTE YOUR IWN MONEY

[@electro_sykes]

It was a waste of money. Must of realized during the prototypes that there was no point of refurbishment when they would start retiring them with the new Alstom Movia R151 less than 6 years down the line

[@humidifier_enthusiast]

"Run free in the rails of heaven!" Truly hits me right in the feels. This is the most touching and dedicated tribute video I have see ever.

[@singaporetrainenthusiast]

Truly the most touching tributes to the RC651. RIP to those trains.

[@griffinrails]

Fantastic video! I had no idea about this story!

[@LunarTesting23]

9 months later, still one of the most touching tribute videos I've watched.

[@owenzzzz235]

Ayyyyy I’m owenzzzz I know u

[@LunarTesting23]

@@owenzzzz235 yo

[@SGrailadventure2004]

Farewell to the refurbished C651 trains, they had the same exterior livery as the C151B but it didn't enter service since the end of the project. Rest in peace , the Refurbished C651s (2015 to 2021).

[@electro_sykes]

Must of realized that there was no point of refurbishment when they would start retiring them with the new Alstom Movia R151 less than 6 years down the line

[@SGrailadventure2004]

​@electro_sykes True, also the C751B would not be refurbished as well and now 7 of them left in service after 24 years. Kind of sad the older trains have to say goodbye early but, this is life we have to carry on and the new R151 trains will carry their legacy forward

[@BaySean]

RIP there goes all the refurbished C651 :'( Refurbishment programme had been revoked in Sept 2018 due to faults detected during testing. RIP Siemens C651 the second gen trains on NSEWL (1995-2020/21) despite the cancelled refurbishment. The only Unrefurbished C651 to be retired so far is 203-204. P. S. If they run free in the rails of heaven then the late President Ong Teng Cheong (1936-2002) would board them with other retired trains like 045-046, 203-204 etc.. since he came up with the MRT system 34 years ago.

[@electro_sykes]

Must of realized that there was no point of refurbishment when they would start retiring them with the new Alstom Movia R151 less than 6 years down the line

[@lingohatsuki5185]

He could also board c751b 347/348 or more

[@mrtsginfo]

No regrets of taking pics of the unrefurbished dudes

[@BaySean]

I was also hoping the refurbished C651 (that never had a chance to be reinstated to revenue service) would be preserved / repurposed at Bukit Timah Raul Corridor and old Railway Station.

[@electro_sykes]

Must of realized that there was no point of refurbishment when they would start retiring them with the new Alstom Movia R151 less than 6 years down the line

[@roslanpalil5979]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I miss you refurbished c651 rest in peace get scrapped ok

[@sg5574r]

After I Watched This, I Regretted Loving LTA.

[@singaporetraincam289]

Same

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

Wish LTA is watching this so that they will regret scraping the refurbished C651/ read the comments…

[@ethanang8099]

Kick LTA out. Above LTA is MOT, which is run by the PAP government. If today is not PAP run, we will kick out whoever is it destroying a good treasure. Give it to other countries la PAP, why so selfish, Countries like Indonesia, or elsewhere benefit those Refurbished C651 instead of the bin.

[@TheAxolotlFan6969]

​@@LJK_TE_20127CSIE yeah wish but they never😡🤬🤬🤬

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

@@TheAxolotlFan6969 yeah that 🤬🤬🤬🤬 LTA

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

Money were wasted due to all refurbished C651 scrapped

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

4:52 Time passed so fast…it’s been 3 Years, and the 2nd and 3rd generation trains has likely came to an end (All the remaining C751B and C651 were taken out of service and sent to depot)… R.I.P

[@teekhung0108]

😢😢 I really misss C651 & Refurbished C651 😭

[@SMRT-Transit]

Goodbye you will be missed C651😭😭😭

[@lingohatsuki5185]

Together with c151 and c751b

[@svc157bsoe_SMRTforLife]

LTA is stupid, heres why: Expected: Expecting the refurbished C651 to enter service What they did: scrap it Expected: Man A22 (3 doors bus) Reality: scrap it after 7 months

[@chizitaramervyn9616]

Yeah, farewell, rest in peace 😔😔😔

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

Well at least the refurbished C751A were able to be on revenue service.

[@lingohatsuki5185]

Yes

[@bogi2989]

I SUSpect that LTA had cut financial help to the C651 refurbishment works as new CR151 & 151C were going To revenue services. Or put it this way, LTA said no CR651 in 2018 however a third unit had been refer for program.

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

2:53 you see somthing on the roof of the which means it has started scrapping

[@BaySean]

5:08 it's GTO VVVVF by Siemens. But GTO Chopper is for retiring C151.

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

Why dont they upgrade it so they can use for another few more years like how north east line

[@electro_sykes]

because there was no point of refurbishment when they would start retiring them with the new Alstom Movia R151 less than 6 years down the line

[@lingohatsuki5185]

4:09,why is the crane lifting the refurbished C651?

[@sgtrainstransportation]

LTA Basically wasted their efforts and money on the 3 refurb SIEs... Rip

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

No, is SMRT, it’s not even LTA’s money, I hate that LTA.

[@svc990bsoe]

The worst fucking LTA scraps the refurbished C651

[@sgtransportationchannel6606]

At this point both of us regretted not getting abled to see 225/226 turn's for scrapped. But oh well it was last min.

[@priscillahoe1363]

I said 225/226 no scrapped

[@sgtransportationchannel6606]

@@priscillahoe1363 225/226 Scrapped Alr. You might want to see this video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6GVimytYrVmmNU

[@lingohatsuki5185]

But it scrapped

[@SGTransportCam]

What a waste of the RC651 being sent for scrap… but at least we still have our C651s staying with us, but at the end these trains will have to be separated from us…😔

[@LunarTesting23]

True.

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

Yeah, so sad…

[@priscillahoe1363]

So sad the song make us cry

[@kamsanibinothman453]

So sad 😢,this train can make something different in Singapore.this train can make hotel train or hostels train in Singapore different way and show next generation one day.model of MRT train Singapore, most wonderful make Singapore great again and strategy place for tourists and Singaporean for trying difference.or can make for foreigners workers they hostel for them sweet and nice to them.

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

cmon let me ride the refurbished C651

[@priscillahoe1363]

My friend told me about the refurbished 203/204 is at ewl

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

@@priscillahoe1363 ok

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

I also want to ride it…

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

Why the refurbished C651 did not put on service

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

Due the LTA’s ****** NRFF.

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

Is the short form NRFF?

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

I put 6*

[@Home_Account32]

Could have maintained the "old is gold" motor for much longer 💀 Perhaps it may come back again in the future... i guess..

[@Minerblox-rb]

1:34 the C651s with C151B and who thinks the C651(MLU) is similar to the C151Bs?

[@owenzzzz235]

So yeah it’s kinda sad to see it go but it all gotta happen

[@dhanuj4458]

The music is heart touching😢

[@sgt2581]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

[@dhanuj4458]

You should really do a video on how the lta wasted millions of taxpayers money

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

What was the last train of refurbished C651

[@lingohatsuki5185]

225/226

[@therevivalawaken.]

Noooo :(

[@electro_sykes]

Must of realized that there was no point of refurbishment when they would start retiring them with the new Alstom Movia R151 less than 6 years down the line

[@SGFSofftopic]

why cant they keep and run them in service?

[@lingohatsuki5185]

They were scrapped without service,whyyyyy

[@jeeviyangopal8424]

Anyone knows how many OG C651 are still in operation today? And which line is it still operating on...

[@sgt2581]

EWL: 201/202 207/208 213/214 223/224 NSL: 215/216 233/234 237/238 However they can easily change lines, especially 201/202 and 237/238

[@SGrailadventure2004]

As of now, 6 SIE are in service

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

How many C651 are there left

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

Less than 14

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

They should preserved some sets

[@lingohatsuki5185]

😭💔💔💔

[@SMDBrosI]

2:50 and 3:55 I can't believe they actually scrap it and at 4:40 I can't believe that train got retired and scrapped. 😭😞🥺😭

[@lingohatsuki5185]

I’m more fear of c751b getting scrapped,because now 347/348 scrapped,the next set might also scrap is 349/350

[@lingohatsuki5185]

If 341/342 or 349/350 of c751b retired,then no more 340 series except 339/340

[@fangsoggy3537]

sad that it has to be gone😢😢

[@romanwia]

I hope the refurbished c651 will come see freedom in future😢 3:33

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

so all there is still refurbished C651 around?

[@SGrailadventure2004]

No. All gone already.

[@LunarTesting23]

Nope, they are officially gone.

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

I never ride before i feel so bad

[@wazr_wtm]

@@TrainEnthusiast2009 they were never in service :c😞

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

@@wazr_wtm I think its was too old to continue revenue service

[@rdnanimation]

Yes

[@c_users_nt_official]

This makes me extremely sad :(

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

Me too…

[@singaporetraincam289]

2:06 tho What rail financing framework?

[@SGTrainsVideography]

Basically the Government will fund purchase, upgrade (like refurbishment) of trains and other infrastructure stuff. While the operator will just be in charge of operating the trains and maintaining them

[@singaporetraincam289]

@@SGTrainsVideography oh

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

It means instead of refurbishing the old trains, LTA buy new trains to replace the old trains.

[@anthp1c518]

​@@LJK_TE_20127CSIEI hate LTA

[@myrtcj783]

1:10 Real refurbishing

[@alstommoviar151]

Why did smrt did lot of cancellation and transfer to Tuas depot and never in service

[@lingohatsuki5185]

NRFF

[@alstommoviar151]

Ok

[@BaySean]

Pls upload the C651 231/232 scrap video.

[@sgt2581]

We did not go to see 231/232.

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

Why? Do you hate that train? Just kidding but why?

[@lingohatsuki5185]

None of the rc651 is preserved today😢😢

[@singaporemrtbustransport6745]

Nice

[@ying1776]

NEVER RE-ENTERED SERVICE!!

[@drateraeruoy]

why the hell did they scrap it

[@SMRT-Transit]

Because the refurbishment failed due to LTA NRFF which resulted in the termination of the project and send the trains for scrap

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

For your why the hell I think you should change it to w** the h*** because I’m only in primary 3 for 2022, I don’t think I should see/learn this word…

[@SBS9378C]

@@LJK_TE_20127CSIElol I learned how to say swear words at primary 1 I say It a lot

[@LJK_TE_20127CSIE]

@@SBS9378C lol bruh Btw that reply was 2 yrs ago so don’t blame me if my English is bad at that P.O.T.

[@alstommoviar151]

Why scrapped upgraded trains 🚆

[@electro_sykes]

Must of realized that there was no point of refurbishment when they would start retiring them with the new Alstom Movia R151 less than 6 years down the line

[@CarlosP1-w1p]

C651😢

[@lingohatsuki5185]

5:05 ,C651 235/236

[@FranKeN_HCR2]

Why scrap?

[@chentianyang6907]

NRFF, LTA didn’t like the idea of refurbishing them meanwhile SMRT did

[@Catsocietybb21]

Bruh waste of money sia… beautiful trains, never got to ride

[@FalconHeavy22]

Oh! (C651): what?

[@WarFigureSunlight]

“all of that effort for nothing”

[@sg5574r]

As You Know, They Are Throwing Away Money

[@cch0707]

RC751 The train that is Very not was Service Foever

[@sgt2581]

What

[@LunarTesting23]

What

[@R151qif]

Guys why is the song scary😊

[@yikailu8160]

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@SG_Franc0627]

LTA Hates it cause it looks like the copy of C151B

[@lingohatsuki5185]

No,it’s NRFF

[@FOStell4a]

pixel? i hate pixel train livery

[@TIBKProductions]

What a waste of money.

[@electro_sykes]

Must of realized that there was no point of refurbishment when they would start retiring them with the new Alstom Movia R151 less than 6 years down the line

[@TrainEnthusiast2009]

i also keep seeing the unfurbished C651 and riding it i wish i can ride the refurbished C651