Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has secured a contract worth $5.35 million for the design and implementation of the 25kv electrification scheme of the elevated extension between PCMC and Nigdi for the Line 1A of the Pune Metro.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Maha-Metro Awards Texmaco Rail Contract for Pune Extension
Photo: Pune Metro

Maha-Metro Expands Pune Metro Electrification Works

Texmaco Rail maintains its strong foothold in the ever-growing metro market in the Indian railway industry with this important order from Maha-Metro. This contract encompasses the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of the 25kV FOCS.

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This also encompasses 33kV auxiliary substations, sectioning posts, SCADA integration, as well as related cabling. The company intends to complete the project in 110 weeks.

The PCMC–Nigdi elevated corridor will relieve the high-density subdivisions to link the city of Pune. As this corridor connects prominent residential as well as business areas, commuting will become faster.

Maha-Metro Contract Strengthens Texmaco’s Urban Portfolio

Another firm, Texmaco Rail Industries belonging to the Adventz Group, has been diversified from the typical rail equipment to metro electrification and signaling solutions. This contract further improves the credentials of the consortia involving the Maha-Metro.

The company will use innovative design methodologies as well as quality requirements for efficient energy management. Further, as the Indian metro rail network is growing at a very rapid pace, such projects meet the Indian government’s requirements for sustainability.

The metro in the city of Pune continues to play a pivotal role in the proposals for clean mobility. The extension of Line 1A will ensure a reduction in congestion and the creation of a more sustainable transport network. Thus, this electrification achievement complements the role of Texmaco in the development of Indian cities.

Source: railanalysis.in

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What is the Maha-Metro project in Pune?

The Maha-Metro project develops Pune Metro’s network, including the PCMC–Nigdi Line 1A extension that connects suburban and central city areas.

How much is Texmaco Rail’s Maha-Metro contract worth?

Texmaco Rail secured a $5.35 million order to design and install a 25kV electrification system for the Pune Metro Line 1A extension.

When will the Pune Metro Line 1A extension be completed?

The project is scheduled for completion within 110 weeks from its official commencement date, according to company statements.

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