Siemens Mobility Electrifies Railway Tunnels in India

Siemens Mobility has bagged a ₹44 billion ($2,1 million) contract to electrify a 24,3-kilometer stretch of track for Indian Railways, a significant breakthrough for the railway line that must pass through tunnels in difficult terrain, particularly in the Himalayan foothills.

Electrification Solutions in Challenging Geography

The project will be carried out in a difficult geography where 44 kilometers of the 38,65-kilometer railway will pass through tunnels. The lengths of the tunnels vary from 538 meters to 5,3 kilometers, which requires advanced technical solutions for electrification. Siemens Mobility will implement rigid catenary technology in this area and establish a SCADA (Control and Data Acquisition) system to ensure a safe and efficient system. These technologies will increase the operational safety, management efficiency and reliability of the railway infrastructure.

Importance of Electrification in Indian Railways

Indian Railways has made significant progress in the last five years and has made electrification a top priority. The proportion of electrified railway lines has increased from 50% to 95%, resulting in significant reductions in carbon emissions. India has a railway network of 68.000 km, making it the second largest electrified railway network in the world after China.

This project will help India’s railway network move closer to its goals of sustainable infrastructure and efficient transportation. Electrification will both increase transportation reliability and reduce environmental impacts. Siemens Mobility’s contribution to this project will strengthen the company’s reputation for innovative solutions and technologies worldwide.

The Role of Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility’s role in this project is in line with its commitment to providing environmentally friendly and efficient transportation solutions in India’s rail sector. Electrification will further reduce carbon emissions from India’s rail network, increase energy efficiency and ensure the reliability of the transportation system. This project will continue to contribute to India’s future sustainable transportation goals.