India’s first bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai is on track despite several delays. A Siemens consortium has now been awarded the contract for signalling and telecom systems on the high-speed rail corridor by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited.The consortium comprising Dineshchandra R Agrawal (DRA) Infracon Private Limited, Siemens Limited and Siemens Mobility GmbH has secured the contract for implementing advanced signalling and telecommunication systems for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train initiative.Siemens will deploy European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2-based signalling and train control systems under the contract. These systems support train speeds up to 350 km/h, provide real-time monitoring, ensure continuous wireless connectivity and offer centralised traffic control capabilities.The ETCS Level 2 signalling standard has been successfully implemented across more than 50 nations worldwide.Also Read | Great news for waitlisted passengers! Indian Railways starts trial for train charts; get to know status of your ticket 24 hours before departureThe National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) serves as the organisation responsible for executing India’s first high-speed bullet train project.“The order valued at approximately Rs. 4,100 crores, includes Siemens Limited’s share of Rs 1,230 crore for the design, installation, and long-term maintenance of advanced signaling and telecommunications technologies,” according to an official statement released by Siemens Limited.The statement further said, “The project is expected to be executed over a period of 54 months, with Siemens providing 15 years of maintenance services, ensuring lifecycle reliability.”“As a consortium, we are proud to partner with National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited, in the prestigious high-speed rail project. This project reflects our commitment to ‘Make in India’ and delivering technologies that promote sustainable and future-ready mobility,” Sunil Mathur, managing director and chief executive officer, Siemens Limited, said.Also Read | New Tatkal ticket booking rules 2025: Indian Railways announces compulsory Aadhaar authentication from July 1; what it means for passengers
