Bangalore (Metro Rail News): Siemens Limited, as part of a consortium along with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), has secured a Rs. 766 Crore electrification contract from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for Bengaluru Metro Phase 2, spanning over 58 kilometres connecting Bengaluru Airport terminal to Central Silk Board via KR Puram.
Cost
The total order value is approximately Rs. 766 crore. Siemens Limited’s share as part of the consortium is approximately Rs. 558 crore.
Scope of Contract:
Under this contract, Siemens Limited will design, engineer, install and commission rail electrification technologies as well as a digital solution comprising Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The project covers 30 stations spanning over 58 kilometres connecting Bengaluru Airport terminal to the Central Silk Board via KR Puram and two depots.
Siemens’ Increasing Footprints
With this order, Siemens is present in 11 out of 20 cities that have a Metro in India. Gunjan Vakharia, Head of Mobility Business, Siemens Limited, said, “As part of our continued efforts towards nation-building through sustainable rail transportation, we are proud to be associated with BMRCL on the electrification of Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 project.
The implementation of Phase 2 will significantly contribute to sustainable urban development in Bengaluru, catering to the requirements of commuters and Metro Rail authorities. We express our gratitude to BMRCL for entrusting Siemens in their journey of creating a safer, greener and smarter transport for Bengaluru.”
