Siemens Consortium to Equip India’s First High-Speed Rail Project with Advanced Signaling and Telecommunication Technologies
#IndianRailways #MakeInIndia #Siemens #FutureReadyMobility #HighSpeedRail“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
June 2025 : A consortium led by Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon Private Limited, Siemens Limited and Siemens Mobility GmbH has been awarded a significant contract by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), the implementing agency for India’s inaugural High-Speed rail project.
The landmark order, valued at approximately ₹4,100 crores, includes Siemens Limited’s share of ₹1,230 crore. This encompasses the comprehensive design, installation, and long-term maintenance of advanced signaling and telecommunications technologies for the ambitious project.
The project is slated for execution over a period of 54 months, with Siemens committed to providing 15 years of crucial maintenance services to ensure the lifecycle reliability of the high-speed rail network.
Under the scope of the contract, Siemens will implement European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2-based signaling and train control technologies. These cutting-edge systems are specifically designed to support train operations at speeds up to 350 km/h, enabling real-time train supervision, continuous wireless communication, and centralized traffic management for enhanced safety and efficiency. ETCS Level 2 is a globally proven signaling standard, currently operational in over 50 countries worldwide.
Sunil Mathur, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Limited, commented on the partnership: “As a consortium, we are proud to partner with National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited, in this prestigious high-speed rail project. This project reflects our commitment to ‘Make in India’ and delivering technologies that promote sustainable and future-ready mobility.”
This strategic contract marks a pivotal step forward for India's high-speed rail ambitions, integrating advanced global technology with local expertise to deliver world-class railway infrastructure.
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