who decides?

SMRT 32373238 SG

i've always wondered...

when trains are purchased from other countries like japan or germany, who is it that gets to decide the looks and functions of the interior and exterior?

eg exterior color, interior seat railings, extra central fans, speakers, lightings, and even the new front window of the CCL train?

is it LTA, PTC or the operators?

sand king SG

LTA or they just tickam

Oceane SG

The design of the train's specs are sent to manufacturers.
Simple way: The people think of ideas, the manufacturers make.

SMRT 32373238 SG

ok which people?
LTA, train operator or random people with bright ideas from the community?

red_amoeba SG

probably some big shots in SMRT - who probably never step into the MRT for his life....

same for all big organisations for big purchases....they may have a committee or some sort of selection algorithm but ultimately the decision maker makes the ultimate choice....