The 58-km-long Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 will connect the Bengaluru Airport Terminal to the Central Silk Board via KR Puram.
Siemens Limited, as part of a consortium with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), has been awarded an order from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for the electrification of the Bangalore Metro Phase 2 project. The project will contribute towards sustainable public transport in the city. The total contract amount is approximately INR 7,660 crores. Siemens Limited’s share as part of the consortium is approximately INR 5,580 crores.
Siemens Limited will design, engineer, install and commission the digital solution consisting of rail electrification technology and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The project will cover 30 stations over 58 kilometers stretching from Bangalore Airport Terminal to Central Silk Board via KR Puram and two depots. This order marks Siemens’ presence in 11 of the 20 metro cities in India.
Gunjan Vakharia, Business Head, Mobility, Siemens Limited said, “We are proud to partner with BMRCL for the Bangalore Metro Phase 2 electrification project as part of our ongoing efforts towards nation building through sustainable rail transportation. The implementation of phase 2 will cater to the demands of commuters and the Metro Rail authorities and contribute significantly towards the sustainable urban development of Bangalore. We are grateful to BMRCL for entrusting Siemens with their journey to create safer, greener and smarter transportation for Bangalore.”
Siemens Limited is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transportation, power transmission and generation. From resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner, more comfortable transportation, the company creates purposeful technology that adds real value for its customers. By combining the physical and digital worlds, Siemens helps customers transform industries and markets, and transform people’s daily lives. Siemens Limited is the flagship listed company of Siemens AG in India. As of September 30, 2023, Siemens Limited had revenues from continuing operations of Rs 17,701 crore and 8,888 employees. For more information, visit www.siemens.com/. Siemens
