Alstom secures contract to implement Bengaluru metro CBTC signalling system, platform screen doors
Alstom announced on Wednesday that it has secured a contract valued at €96.2 million from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. to implement a communications-based train control signalling system and platform screen doors for the new metro lines. According to the release by Alstom, the contract has been awarded to design, manufacture, supply, install, test, and commission a fully automated CBTC signaling system for Bengaluru metro Phase II, covering reaches 6, 2A, and 2B. In a move to improve passenger safety, full-height platform screen doors are set to be installed at all underground stations along Reach 6 and the partially underground terminal station of the airport line. Additionally, half-height platform screen gates will be installed at one at-grade station, specifically the airport city station of the Blue Line corridor, release stated.
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