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Siemens Consortium Secures ₹4,100 Crore Signalling Contract for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train

The award triggers installation of ETCS Level 2 systems to support 350 km/h operations under India’s National Rail Plan 2030.

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Overview

  • National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited chose a consortium led by DRA Infracon, Siemens Limited and Siemens Mobility GmbH to equip the Mumbai-Ahmedabad line with advanced signalling and telecom systems.
  • The ₹4,100 crore order allocates ₹1,230 crore to Siemens Limited for the design and installation of the signalling and telecommunications equipment.
  • Project execution is set to span 54 months with Siemens responsible for 15 years of maintenance services to ensure lifecycle reliability.
  • European Train Control System Level 2 will deliver continuous wireless communication and real-time train supervision enabling speeds up to 350 km/h.
  • The contract advances India’s National Rail Plan 2030 objectives and aligns with the ‘Make in India’ initiative to foster sustainable mobility.