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Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train: In a major development in the India's first bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai 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 Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, India's first bullet train project, is currently under construction, aiming to significantly reduce travel time between the two major cities. The project is expected to be completed by 2028.
The contract is 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.
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.
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