Siemens and RVNL to Equip Mumbai Metro Line 2B with Advanced Electrification Solutions

Mumbai, India – Siemens Ltd, a technology company, as part of a consortium along with Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), has secured an order from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for the electrification of Mumbai Metro Line 2B. Siemens Ltd’s share as part of the consortium is INR 228 crore, and RVNL’s share is INR 149 crore. It will manufacture, install, and commission rail electrification solutions and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, covering 20 stations and one depot. RVNL will be commissioning Receiving Substations (RSS) solutions.

Delighted to partner with MMRDA in electrifying Mumbai Metro Line 2B with state-of-the-art technologies, Gunjan Vakharia, Head, Mobility Business, Siemens Ltd, added, “The development of Mumbai Metro Line 2B project will play a key role in enhancing transportation infrastructure in the city. Mass transit solution is crucial for sustainable development of cities like Mumbai which will address the needs of both passengers and rail operators. We thank MMRDA for bestowing Siemens with this prestigious project.”

Image Source: Siemens Ltd

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