(Metro Rail News): Showing its prowess in AFC technology, Aurionpro has secured a major Automated Fare Collection (AFC) contract worth ₹39,09,65,419.34 for the Delhi Metro under Package AFC-07. This is the second major contract secured by Aurionpro in India, following Chennai Metro.
Scope of Work under Delhi Metro’s Package AFC-07
Under this contract, Aurionpro is responsible for the Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Gates for different Operational Stations in the Existing Phase I, II and III Networks of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
Deadline: 18 months (1.5 years)
Aligning with Make in India Initiative
As per the release “The AFC gates for this project will be fully manufactured in India at Aurionpro’s state-of-the-art facility in Ghaziabad, aligning with the government’s “Make in India” initiative”
Official Statement from Aurionpro Solutions
On this major development, Mr Sanjay Bali, President & Global Head – Tech Innovation Group, Aurionpro Solutions, stated, “We are honoured to partner with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, a pioneer and symbol of excellence in India’s urban transit systems. This prestigious project not only reinforces our growing presence and acceptance as a major player in the Indian smart transit space but also highlights our commitment to innovation and ‘Make in India’ through locally manufactured solutions. The gates, validators, and payment card readers to be delivered under this project are robust, indigenously developed Aurionpro products. Following our recent success in Chennai, this win with Delhi Metro marks a significant milestone, highlighting our expanding footprint on the metro map of India and globe.”.
