ABB is providing the technology for reliable power supply and
distribution in India’s newest metro being inaugurated in Kochi on June 17.
The 13km long Kochi metro stretch has a wide range of ABB solutions with
environment friendly features, optimizing space and ensuring safety of people
and equipment. The north-south corridor of Bengaluru metro, also being
inaugurated on the same day, is the part of the second longest metro network in
the country after New Delhi. ABB has provided turnkey solutions for this
network from electrification to future-ready remote monitoring system for
trains of the network. Globally used third rail DC traction technology, which
enhances efficiency and reliability in the longer run has also been deployed in
this project by ABB.
ABB has been the partner of choice to transform intra-city metro
transportation system in the country. These metro systems in some of India’s
most densely populated cities utilize ABB technology to transport millions of
passengers safely every day. ABB technology made in India has been a part of
all the six currently operational metro projects. Such networks are key to
sustainable urban mass mobility in Indian cities, where about 40 percent of the
Indian population is projected to reside by 2030.
“These metro projects are a testimony to ABB’s long term
commitment to the country. With the benefits of the latest global
technology made in India, these would serve to modernize the nation’s
infrastructure and transportation sector. Enhancing ease of travelling for
Bengaluru and Kochi citizens, these networks will assume greater importance as
India marches towards its target of building smarter and more inclusive
cities,” said Sanjeev Sharma, Managing Director, ABB India. “We wish to thank
our valued partners and customers for their continued support, which is a
reflection of the quality and reliability of ABB products. Transportation or
mobility solutions where ABB has a century of experience, have been a focus
area as part of ABB’s next level strategy. We have been associated with most of
the metro projects across India starting with the first one decades ago and our
scope has only expanded,” he added.
Kochi, one of the 100 smart cities assigned by the government is
the first tier 2 city to receive a metro project in the country. The ABB
solutions include medium and low voltage protection and control systems. Also
includes switchgears, dry-type transformers for power supply and distribution
to the stations, coaches and modular distribution switchgear panels for
lighting requirements. ABB’s world-class vacuum breaker technology for air
insulated switchgears will provide power
reliability while enhancing equipment and personnel safety and ease of
maintenance. The gas insulated ones have optimized the substation footprint
thus saving precious land in the metro project. ABB dry type transformers
installed at the specially designed metro stations, have a high level of safety
and reliability, ensuring a safe commute for passengers.
The north-south corridor of Bengaluru metro is a continuation of
the extensive work done for other stretches of the same network. ABB was key to
implementing the third rail technology for Bengaluru metro and provided all the
traction power requirement and substation equipment. The remote monitoring
SCADA system to ensure network eficiency and pre-detect downtime was also
executed. This stretch also contained an underground section for ~8km in the
busiest commercial area of the city. A testament to decades of project
management skills - the work was done only during the night including movement
of heavy equipment and lowering them to a depth of 40 to 60 feet without any
safety issues was a key achievement. Underground 33kV cabling without proper
lighting, ventilation and communication done only through only walkie talkies
was completed and delivered on time without any incident.
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