Alstom brings connected and efficient green mobility to Bengaluru
Published on : Monday 17-06-2024
Alstom’s driverless CBTC technology will significantly reduce travel time, traffic congestion, and CO2 emissions.

June 2024 – Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has been awarded the contract to design, manufacture, supply, install, test, and commission fully automated Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system for the upcoming Bengaluru Metro Phase 2, Reach 6, 2A and 2B. The contract worth 96.2 million euros with Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) includes training of personnel and annual maintenance for 5 years.
This project aims to cater to the three major corridors of the Bengaluru metropolitan region, by linking the critical junction at Silk Board on the Outer Ring Road (2A) to the Kempegowda International Airport (2B) via KR Puram. Reach-6 will connect Bannerghatta Road to Nagavara with interchanges at MG Road (Purple Line which connects to Whitefield); and yellow line at Jayadeva Hospital & the Blue Line at Nagavara.
Commenting on the occasion, Olivier Loison, Managing Director, Alstom India said, “Alstom is pleased to continue its longstanding partnership with Bengaluru Metro, which is India’s second largest rapid transit system. The expansion of the network is a boon for commuters as it provides fast, reliable, safe, and comfortable transportation while easing traffic congestion across the city. We are committed to providing world-class efficient and sustainable mass transport system that caters to the special needs of Bengaluru and support the transition towards a sustainable future.’’
Alstom is a strong leader in the mass transit market and stands as the undisputed leader in CBTC technology worldwide. The company has over 30 years of expertise in radio CBTC and has been chosen for 190 CBTC metro lines, with over 90 lines in operation, worldwide. In India, 18 metro lines are currently equipped or underway, with Alstom’s world-class signalling solutions.
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