New Delhi, ABB India on Wednesday announced its collaboration with Vit India to install smoke extraction motors in tunnels to enhance safety.

The collaboration aims to contribute to the development of infrastructure to ensure safer and more efficient travel for passengers through India's road tunnels, a company statement said.

Vit India specializes in tunnel ventilation systems. It has integrated ABB's smoke extraction motors in several major projects across the country, such as the Rewa-Sidhi Tunnel in Madhya Pradesh and the Kuthiran Tunnel Highway in Kerala.

It claimed that ABB's state-of-the-art smoke extraction motors have been deployed for tunnel safety and reliability in India's critical infrastructure development projects.

Sanjeev Arora, President, Motion Business, said, “The integration of ABB's smoke extraction motors and jet fans in these tunnels aims to enhance safety standards as they provide effective smoke management by rapidly extracting smoke during fire incidents, “Ensuring clear visibility and safe evacuation routes.” , ABB India.