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Siemens to install sustainable
rail technologies for Sivok-Rangpo Railway Electrification Project
The
Sivok-Rangpo railway electrification is part of the first electrified rail line
in the region connecting Sikkim to the national rail grid
Siemens Limited announced that it has
received an order from IRCON International Limited worth approximately Rs. 210
crore for the electrification of the Sivok-Rangpo rail line. This is a part of
the first electrified rail line in the region connecting Sikkim to the national
rail grid. The comprehensive sustainable rail technologies include Rigid
Overhead Catenary System in Tunnels, SCADA systems for centralized control and
monitoring of electrification infrastructure, predictive maintenance and
implementation of several eco-friendly infrastructure practices.
The
Sivok-Rangpo railway electrification is part of the first electrified rail line
in the region connecting Sikkim to the national rail grid
Siemens Limited announced that it has
received an order from IRCON International Limited worth approximately Rs. 210
crore for the electrification of the Sivok-Rangpo rail line. This is a part of
the first electrified rail line in the region connecting Sikkim to the national
rail grid. The comprehensive sustainable rail technologies include Rigid
Overhead Catenary System in Tunnels, SCADA systems for centralized control and
monitoring of electrification infrastructure, predictive maintenance and
implementation of several eco-friendly infrastructure practices.
Gunjan Vakharia, Head of Mobility Business,
Siemens Limited, said, “After electrifying the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail
Link and connecting Kashmir valley to the national grid, we take immense pride in
partnering with Ircon International Limited and providing our state-of-the-art technologies for the Sivok-Rangpo Railway
link. By implementing advanced technologies like our Rigid Overhead Catenary
system and predictive maintenance solutions across 40 kilometers of tunnels in
the Himalayan foothills, Siemens is enabling more sustainable, efficient rail
operations while demonstrating expertise in overcoming complex geographical
challenges. This project not only strengthens critical infrastructure in a
strategically important region but also sets new benchmarks for railway
electrification in challenging terrains.”
Siemens Limited is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport as well as transmission and generation of electrical power. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, to transform the everyday for people. Siemens Limited is the flagship listed company of Siemens AG in India. As of September 30, 2024, Siemens Limited had Revenue of INR 20,250 crore and around 10,000 employees. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.co.in.
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