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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
India's first bullet train project gets a boost! Siemens consortium bags contract for ETCS Level 2 signalling; order valued at Rs 4,100 crore
Siemens will deploy ETCS Level 2-based signalling and train control systems under the contract. (AI image) India's first bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai is on track despite several delays. A Siemens consortium has now been awarded the contract for signalling and telecom systems on the high-speed rail corridor by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited. The consortium comprising Dineshchandra R Agrawal (DRA) Infracon Private Limited, Siemens Limited and Siemens Mobility GmbH has secured the contract for implementing advanced signalling and telecommunication systems for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train initiative. Siemens will deploy European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2-based signalling and train control systems under the contract. These systems support train speeds up to 350 km/h, provide real-time monitoring, ensure continuous wireless connectivity and offer centralised traffic control capabilities. The ETCS Level 2 signalling standard has been successfully implemented across more than 50 nations worldwide. Also Read | Great news for waitlisted passengers! Indian Railways starts trial for train charts; get to know status of your ticket 24 hours before departure The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) serves as the organisation responsible for executing India's first high-speed bullet train project. "The order valued at approximately Rs. 4,100 crores, includes Siemens Limited's share of Rs 1,230 crore for the design, installation, and long-term maintenance of advanced signaling and telecommunications technologies," according to an official statement released by Siemens Limited. The statement further said, "The project is expected to be executed over a period of 54 months, with Siemens providing 15 years of maintenance services, ensuring lifecycle reliability." "As a consortium, we are proud to partner with National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited, in the prestigious high-speed rail project. This project reflects our commitment to ' Make in India ' and delivering technologies that promote sustainable and future-ready mobility," Sunil Mathur, managing director and chief executive officer, Siemens Limited, said. Also Read | New Tatkal ticket booking rules 2025: Indian Railways announces compulsory Aadhaar authentication from July 1; what it means for passengers Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Siemens-led consortium wins Rs 4,100 crore contract for bullet train signalling, telecom work
Siemens Ltd on Tuesday announced that a consortium led by Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon Pvt Ltd, along with Siemens Ltd and Siemens Mobility GmbH, has secured a ₹4,100 crore contract from the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) for India's first bullet train project. Shares of Siemens Ltd are trading at ₹3,352.00, up ₹80.50 or 2.46% today. The contract includes Siemens Ltd's share of ₹1,230 crore for the design, installation, and long-term maintenance of advanced signalling and telecommunication systems for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor . The project will be executed over 54 months, with Siemens providing maintenance support for 15 years to ensure lifecycle reliability, as per an exchange filing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Indonesia (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Under the agreement, Siemens will implement European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2-based signalling and train control technologies. These systems are designed to support train operations at speeds up to 350 km/h and will facilitate real-time train supervision, continuous wireless communication, and centralised traffic management. Also Read: HBL Engineering shares jump 5% after bagging Rs 133 cr railway contract for Kavach safety system Live Events Sunil Mathur, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Ltd, said, 'As a consortium, we are proud to partner with National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited in the prestigious high-speed rail project. This project reflects our commitment to 'Make in India' and delivering technologies that promote sustainable and future-ready mobility.' The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor is a key component of the National Rail Plan 2030, which aims to modernise India's railway infrastructure and boost high-speed connectivity. ETCS Level 2 is an internationally accepted signalling standard and is operational in more than 50 countries.
