Siemens Led Consortium to Electrify Mumbai Metro Line 2B with State-of-the-Art Tech

Siemens Led Consortium Awarded ₹ 377 Crore Contract to Electrify Mumbai Metro Line 2B

Siemens Limited, in collaboration with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), has been awarded a significant contract by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to undertake the electrification of Mumbai Metro Line 2B. Valued at ₹ 228 crore, Siemens Limited will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of advanced rail electrification solutions and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The scope of work encompasses 20 stations and one depot. As part of the consortium, RVNL will take charge of commissioning Receiving Substations (RSS) solutions, with their share amounting to ₹ 149 crore.

Gunjan Vakharia, the Head of Mobility Business at Siemens Limited, expressed great pleasure in partnering with MMRDA to electrify Mumbai Metro Line 2B, leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Recognising the significance of this project, she emphasised how it will significantly enhance the transportation infrastructure in the city. The development of Mumbai Metro Line 2B plays a pivotal role in promoting sustainable urban development, catering to the needs of both commuters and rail operators alike. Siemens is honored to be entrusted with this prestigious project by MMRDA and looks forward to contributing to the growth and progress of Mumbai’s mass transit system.

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