Siemens, in consortium, wins orders for Ahmedabad and Surat metro rail
- April 20, 2023
Siemens Ltd, as part of a consortium along with Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd, received two separate orders from Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (GMRCL), relating to the metro rail projects in Surat and Ahmedabad.
The share of Siemens Ltd in the order value is Rs. 678 crore.
The orders are for Surat Metro Phase 1 (over 40 km covering 38 stations and 2 depots) and Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 (over 28 km covering 23 stations and 1 depot).
Siemens Ltd will provide project management, and rail electrification technologies, including advanced power supply and distribution systems. In addition, Siemens Limited will also be providing advanced digital solutions such as Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) solutions for both metros.
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Smarter transportation solution
Gunjan Vakharia, Head of Mobility Business, Siemens Ltd, said, “Siemens takes great pride in being an integral part of the development of Gujarat’s public transportation system through these landmark metro projects. They will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life and the all-around growth of the cities and region. We would like to thank GMRCL for trusting Siemens in their journey of creating a safer, greener, and smarter transport solution for sustainable cities.”
