BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): BEML Limited (formerly Bharat Earth Movers Limited) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to jointly develop an indigenous Train Control Management System (i-TCMS).
The MoU was exchanged at BEML headquarters, attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Shri Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director of BEML, and Shri Manoj Jain, Director (R&D) representing BEL, alongside other senior officials from both organisations.
Shri Shantanu Roy, CMD of BEML, said, “We are happy to sign this initiative with India’s leading professional electronics player, BEL Ltd that will be aimed towards reducing India’s import dependency for train communication technology and enhancing the nation’s indigenization capacity. Our joint endeavour aligns perfectly with India’s “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” ambition, aiming to achieve the world-class products for rail industry”.
In line with the “Make in India” initiative, the collaboration aims to develop TCMS indigenously to meet the future needs of rail projects in the country.
Train Control Management System
TCMS facilitates seamless data communication interfaces with other train-borne and wayside systems, ensuring efficient and reliable rail operations. Through this strategic alliance, BEML and BEL are poised to revolutionise the landscape of rail transportation in India, ushering in a new era of technological advancement, operational efficiency, and national self-reliance.
TCMS is also known as the “brain of the train,” and it aims to play a pivotal role in coordinating control and monitoring across various systems. It encompasses a distributed control system comprising:
- Computer devices, software, human-machine interfaces, digital and analogue input/output capabilities, and secure data networks.
A Step Forward
Currently, Train Control Management Systems (TCMS) are predominantly supplied by propulsion suppliers, leading to a dependency on imported technology.
This momentous occasion signifies a significant step forward in aligning with the ‘Make in India’ initiative championed by the Government of India. The primary objective of this partnership is to identify potential areas of cooperation between BEML and BEL, with a focus on exploring the joint development of high-value products and solutions tailored to the requirements of Indian Railways and Metro systems.
BEML & BEL
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and BEML Limited are two leading PSUs under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, playing a pivotal role in serving the nation’s core sectors. BEL is a Navratna PSU, known for its leading-edge technology and contributions to India’s defence and electronics sectors, while BEML is a multi-technology ‘Schedule A’ company, serving India’s core sectors like Defence, Rail, Power, Mining, and Construction.
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