Siemens, as part of a consortium along with Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL), has secured an order from Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for electrification of Mumbai Metro Line 2B.
Siemens' share is INR 228 crore and RVNL’s INR 149 crore. It will manufacture, install and commission rail electrification solutions and supervisory control and data acquisition systems, covering 20 stations and one depot. RVNL will commission receiving substations solutions.
Gunjan Vakharia, Head of Mobility Business, Siemens, said, “The development of Mumbai Metro Line 2B project will play a key role in enhancing transportation infrastructure in the city. Mass transit solution is crucial for sustainable development of cities like Mumbai.”