New Delhi: Siemens on Wednesday said it has won an order worth Rs 766 crore from Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation, as part of a consortium with state-owned Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd.
The order is for the electrification of Bengaluru Metro Phase 2, which will contribute to sustainable public transportation in the city, the company said in a statement.
"The total order value is approximately Rs 766 crore. The share of Siemens Limited as part of the consortium is approximately Rs 558 crore," it said.
Siemens will design, engineer, install and commission the digital solution consisting of rail electrification technologies as well as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
The project covers 30 stations spanning 58 kilometres, connecting the Bengaluru airport terminal at KR Puram and the Central Silk Board through two depots.
“The implementation of Phase 2 will significantly contribute to sustainable urban development in Bengaluru, catering to the needs of commuters and metro rail authorities,” said Gunjan Vakharia, Head of Mobility Business, Siemens Ltd.
Siemens is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transportation as well as transmission and generation of electrical energy.
RVNL, under the Ministry of Railways, is involved in development, financing and implementation of projects related to rail infrastructure.
The order is for the electrification of Bengaluru Metro Phase 2, which will contribute to sustainable public transportation in the city, the company said in a statement.
"The total order value is approximately Rs 766 crore. The share of Siemens Limited as part of the consortium is approximately Rs 558 crore," it said.
Siemens will design, engineer, install and commission the digital solution consisting of rail electrification technologies as well as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
The project covers 30 stations spanning 58 kilometres, connecting the Bengaluru airport terminal at KR Puram and the Central Silk Board through two depots.
“The implementation of Phase 2 will significantly contribute to sustainable urban development in Bengaluru, catering to the needs of commuters and metro rail authorities,” said Gunjan Vakharia, Head of Mobility Business, Siemens Ltd.
Siemens is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transportation as well as transmission and generation of electrical energy.
RVNL, under the Ministry of Railways, is involved in development, financing and implementation of projects related to rail infrastructure.
