Siemens to equip India’s first high-speed rail line

By Staff Report June 17, 2025 4:21 pm IST

Siemens, part of a consortium, will equip the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail with advanced ETCS Level 2 signaling and telecom systems under a ₹4,100 crore contract awarded by NHSRCL.

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has awarded a landmark contract to a consortium comprising Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon Pvt. Ltd., Siemens Limited, and Siemens Mobility GmbH to provide advanced signalling and telecommunications systems for India’s first high-speed rail project. The project spans the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, which is a key component of the National Rail Plan 2030.

The deal, valued at ₹4,100 crore, includes Siemens Limited’s share of ₹1,230 crore. It covers signalling and telecom technologies design, installation, and long-term maintenance. The implementation timetable is 54 months, and Siemens will be responsible for 15 years of maintenance to maintain constant operating reliability.

Siemens will introduce the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2, a cutting-edge train control and signalling technology that allows trains to travel at speeds of up to 350 km/h. The system allows for real-time supervision, smooth wireless communication, and centralised traffic control, considerably increasing efficiency and safety.

Sunil Mathur, Managing Director and CEO of Siemens Limited, commented, “We are pleased to work with NHSRCL on this renowned endeavour. This project demonstrates our dedication to the ‘Make in India’ goal and reaffirms our focus on sustainable, future-ready mobility solutions.”

ETCS Level 2 is a globally proven technology that is now in use in over 50 countries and is expected to play a critical part in India’s high-speed rail system.