Siemens has successfully implemented an efficient power supply system with advanced passenger safety features for Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRCL). Kolkata EastWest Metro Project is a rapid transit system connecting Kolkata and Howrah. It has a total length of 16.1 kilometers and serves 12 stations. The installation of the system has made six elevated stations with the Operation Control Center and depot at Central Park along the 5.5 kilometers route operational.
In addition, the solution includes state-of-the-art digital simulation of the entire metro rail corridor in Kolkata. The Central Park Depot of Kolkata Metro will also be equipped with advanced Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA) and Operation Control Centre supplied by Siemens, contributing to a safe, energy-efficient and comfortable railcommute.
Tilak Raj Seth, Head, Mobility, Siemens, said, “We take great pride in partnering KMRCL in this prestigious project. The Metro rail system has proven to be the most efficient mode of transportation in terms of energy consumption, space occupancy and number of people transported. Siemens has a significant role in making infrastructure intelligent and enhance passenger experience to meet today's growing transportation needs.”
Siemens is a key technology provider in electrification and signaling projects across multiplecities in India including Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Gurgaon and GreaterNoida.
@EPC World Media
