The Qingdao-based CSR Sifang Co. and Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group have obtained a joint contract to supply subway vehicles in Singapore, according to the CSR Sifang's website.

This marked the third time the two companies have won such a contract from the Land Transport Authority (LTA), a board under Singapore's Ministry of Transport.

The two companies will work together to supply 132 train cars to Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit system.

The two companies were awarded the latest contract for their reliable technology, advanced operating experience and strong production capacity.

The contracted subway vehicles will be delivered between 2015 and 2016.