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Arzoo Yadav
Jul 13, 2025, 04:04 PM | Updated 04:04 PM IST
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Siemens has received two orders worth around Rs 773 crore from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MAHA-METRO) to supply advanced signalling and telecommunication systems for the Nagpur Metro Rail Project, reported NDTV.
According to the company's statement, the total time frame for project execution is approximately 42 months.
The company will design, manufacture, supply, install, test, and commission a Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling technology and advanced telecommunication systems for Nagpur Metro Rail Project Phase 2, (with augmentation of Phase 1).
Covering 32 stations over a 43.8-kilometre network, the project will deploy Siemens’ Metro Rail technologies to boost train frequency, enhance passenger experience, and maintain the highest safety standards.
Siemens claims its technologies will deliver 100 per cent punctuality, energy savings, and optimised headways while ensuring robust safety across the entire metro network.
Rajeev Joisar, Head of Mobility Business, Siemens Limited, said, “We are grateful to Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited for their continued trust in us. The project will contribute significantly to sustainable urban development of Nagpur. It further demonstrates Siemens’ ability to deliver end-to-end mobility technologies that integrate automation, digitalization, and sustainability for India’s urban future. I would like to thank our dedicated teams whose unwavering efforts enable us to deliver world-class technologies.”