Siemens Limited
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Reference number: CM/PR/17/MO 12 2020
Bengaluru, December 10, 2020
Siemens provides state-of-the-art automated train technology
systems for Phase 2 of Bengaluru Metro
• Siemens Mobility technologies for Bengaluru Metro include communications-based
train control and the complete Telecommunication system
• Driverless train technology from Siemens improves capacity, punctuality, reliability
and provides enhanced safety for passengers
• The 18.8 km (16 elevated stations and 1 depot at Hebbagodi) Bengaluru Metro line is
Reach 5 in the Phase 2 connecting Bengaluru between R V Road and Bommasandra
Siemens Limited is implementing driverless train solutions for Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation
Limited (BMRCL) that will improve capacity, punctuality, reliability, and provide enhanced safety for
passengers. The solution includes communications-based train control (CBTC) comprising of
electronic interlocking, automatic train protection system, operation control for automatic train
monitoring by train supervision system and telecommunication system. This is Siemens Limited’s first
CBTC project with the highest Grade of Automation – GOA4, where the train is automatically
controlled without any manual intervention on board.
Tilak Raj Seth, Head, Mobility, Siemens Limited, said, "Siemens has been a leader in providing stateof-the-art metro-rail solutions and takes great pride in partnering BMRCL to improve the connectivity,
accessibility and coverage of Bengaluru’s metro rail network. Bengaluru Metro is the ninth metro
service where Siemens India is involved. The advanced signaling and telecommunication systems
will be the basis for a safe and efficient mass transit system which will enhance passenger experience
and fulfill the needs of BMRCL. Bengaluru Metro will play a pivotal role in enhancing quality of life and
economic growth of the city and we will continue to partner such projects with our global expertise
and local know-how to help improve connectivity and public infrastructure.”
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Siemens Limited focuses on intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems and on automation and digitalization in
the process, discrete & hybrid manufacturing industries. The Company brings together the digital and physical worlds to benefit customers
and society. It offers broad expertise across the entire energy value chain, along with a comprehensive portfolio for utilities, independent
power producers, transmission system operators, the oil and gas industry, and other energy-intensive industries. With its products, solutions,
systems, and services, it addresses the needs of energy transition, including storage and sector-coupling solutions. It is also a supplier and
service provider of intelligent mobility solutions for rail, road and inter-modal transport for passenger and freight services. Siemens Limited
is the flagship listed company of Siemens AG in India. As of September 30, 2020, Siemens Limited had Revenue from continuing operations
of INR 9,581 crore and 9,258 employees. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.co.in.
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