Question about the new CIrcle Line rolling stock

eX.A.K.R. SG

As we all know by now, the upcoming Circle Line will also use Alstom Metropolis train cars similar to those currently found on the North-East line. I wonder though, apart from some minor aethestical differences, being powered by a third rail, and having only three cars,will the trains use a different propulsion system?

It seems like newer Alstom trains are using a propulsion system that are quite different from the ones on the North-East line currently; the Warsaw Metro in Poland, and the Washington Metro and New York City Subway in the U.S. all currently use Alstom trains with this propulsion system; note the same dinstinctive multi-pitch whistles these trains make. I'm wondering if the Circle Line trains will also have this propulsion system.

oahiyeel SG

I not too sure if this is what you are refering to:

The NEL uses the Alstom ONIX traction system, and similarly, the CCL trains will also be using the ONIX traction system as can be found on this ppt: http://www.unife.org/uploads/070711_Alstom_Bell_Managing_Turnkey_Projects_CCL%20Singapore_Warsaw_RBF_UNIFE_Part1.ppt

Scania SG

I think it will be similar to the ones in New York etc, ie the "Violin" Alstom (as dubbed by some American Subway fans) sound, since they have 750V systems.

Dark Honour SG

I prefer them to use the original Kawasaki rolling stock. But I guess it must be the price since they are Japanese trains.