Hitachi Rail-led consortium has won a $196.7m (Rs16.2bn) signalling tender from Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Hitachi Rail STS SPA and Hitachi Rail STS India emerged as winners for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of signalling, train control and video management system, reported the Press Trust of India citing CMRL.

CMRL was quoted by the news agency as saying: “This is the largest signalling tender being executed.”

The ultra-modern communication-based train control system will enable CMRL to carry out automatic train operations without using a driver.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

According to CMRL, the phase two project will allow the agency to integrate the metro rail technology presently being used across the world.

The system is expected to go through trials on several parameters and will require certification from an independent safety assessment team as per international norms.

This system will allow trains to operate at a minimum gap of 90 seconds.

It will integrate other aspects such as automatic train movements at the depot, in addition to working of platform screen doors and passenger information and display systems.

Furthermore, it offers real-time monitoring and control from a centralised facility.

In September, CMRL announced the expansion of its 118.9km Phase II project to cover an additional 93km.