Alstom has secured a €96.2 million contract with Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL). A completely automated Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system for Bengaluru Metro Phase 2, Reach 6, 2A, and 2B is to be designed, manufactured, and installed under this contract.
The proposed project which involves personnel training and maintenance for a period of five years will cut down on transport time, transport frequency and CO2 emission drastically.
The project will connect major corridors and in the process link the Silk Board on Outer Ring Road to Kempegowda International Airport and Bannerghatta Road to Nagavara thus providing connectivity across the city.
With the help of Alstom’s CBTC technology, driverless operations spreading 80.39 km will be possible. Also, thereby improving service quality and cutting travel times by at least 50 per cent.
At the underground stations, Alstom will fit platform screen doors which will be the first safety feature of its kind on Bengaluru Metro corridors, while at at-grade stations, it will incorporate gates.
This technology will enhance the safety and comfort of the passengers besides enabling efficient use of energy.
While commenting on the news, Vinay Pabba, Vibrant Energy’s incoming CEO, thanked Srini Viswanathan for his services and mentioned that he is excited to steer the company towards the next level of growth.
Alstom’s expertise and products including HealthHubTM, will guarantee high system availability as well as optimised lifecycle costs for the CBTC systems, which will enable the company to maintain its dominance in the global CBTC market.
