New Delhi: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has signed a six-year agreement with Alstom Transport India Limited to boost reliability and performance on its oldest and busiest corridors, the Red Line and Yellow Line.
The contract was signed at Metro Bhawan by DMRC Director Infrastructure Manuj Singhal and Alstom Transport India Limited Director Commercial Sachin Deora. DMRC Managing Director Vikas Kumar and senior officials from both organisations were also present, an official statement said.
The deal covers uninterrupted availability of onboard spares for signalling systems and an upgrade of data logging facilities to improve fault analysis. It also carries an option for a two-year extension.
Operational since 2002, the Red Line and the Yellow Line, which began service in 2004, currently use Distance To Go signalling technology. Under the agreement, Alstom will provide continuous backend technical support from its global experts to help diagnose and resolve system failures. Regular system audits will also be carried out to further improve performance.
“The move reflects DMRC’s ongoing efforts to ensure high service standards and operational efficiency on its key metro lines, the Red Line (Line-1) and Yellow Line (Line-2),” the statement said.
The collaboration is expected to enhance availability, reliability and overall functioning of the metro network with direct support from the original equipment manufacturer.
BI Bureau
