CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): CMRL has awarded a contract to Linxon for the power supply works for the development of the Chennai metro Phase 2. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is funding the project.
The recently awarded contract is a part of Phase 2, which will dramatically increase ridership and decrease congestion, especially around Chennai’s expanding IT hub. Â
The recently awarded contract is a part of Phase 2, which will dramatically increase ridership and decrease congestion, especially around Chennai’s expanding IT hub. Â
The new lines, named 3, 4, and 5, are Phase 2 and are about 119 kilometres long.
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“This entire phase 2 project is expected to be completed in five years and increase daily ridership by 1.55 million people,” said Rajesh Chaturvedi, Director of System and Operations at Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL).
“This contract is in line with our from the grid to vehicle vision, ensuring reliable and sustainable electric power supply, transmission and distribution. We are delighted to be part of the creation of eco-friendly public transport,” said Stefan Reisacher, CEO of Linxon. “This project further cements our market leadership position for power supply projects in the Asia Pacific region. The rail business has tremendous potential in the coming years and Linxon is a pioneer in this segment.”
Linxon builds the foundation for supplying the entire planet with carbon-free energy. It is adding its engineering expertise to the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, training, and commissioning of the power supply system for this significant mass urban rail development project with the help of this new contract.Â
A supervisory control and data acquisition system, wayside substations, power cables, overhead catenary systems, traction substations, and main auxiliary substations are all included in the project’s scope.
The Kochi metro‘s Phases 1A and 1B were inaugurated in September of this year by the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, and in the presence of the Chief Minister of Kerala. This news builds on the successful completion of that contract, which was awarded in 2020.
