Siemens Limited to Equip Surat and Ahmedabad Metros with Cutting-Edge Rail Electrification Technologies

Mumbai, India – Siemens Ltd, as part of a consortium along with Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd, received two separate orders from Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (GMRCL), with its share as part of the consortium valued at INR 678 crore. The orders are for Surat Metro Phase 1 (over 40 kilometers, covering 38 stations and 2 depots) and Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 (over 28 kilometers, covering 23 stations and 1 depot). Siemens Ltd will provide project management, rail electrification technologies, including advanced power supply, and distribution systems. In addition, Siemens Ltd will also be providing advanced digital solutions such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) solutions for both metros.

Gunjan Vakharia, Head, Mobility Business, Siemens Ltd, commented, “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-round 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.”

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