Siemens also inked a pact with BEML to work together in rail systems. The agreement is for high-speed trains, electric trains and metro cars for India. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Siemens recently signed a deal with BEML to collaborate on rail projects. This agreement targets high-speed trains, electric trains, and metro cars for India.
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The German company signed the memorandum to get into India’s huge rail market. But all the specifics of this collaboration have been under wraps up until now.

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At present Siemens Mobility does not have a footprint in India’s passenger transport equipment market. At the same time, BEML bagging multiple contracts for metro cars and electric trains.

Siemens Mobility also has also a tram bogie factory since 2022. Metro train assembly will also soon be localised in Aurangabad too. BEML’s contract also includes trains running at a speed of 250 km/h and is the first of its kind rolling stock to run Indian tracks.

Siemens Joins India’s Rail Boom

The German company has been producing high-speed train sets around the world for over 30 years. Its flagship product that is Velaro is number one in the world today.
Such collaboration might well give India’s rail infrastructure leading edge technology in the near future.” Both are looking to do it effectively.

The Indian passenger rail market provides big opportunities for the German firm at present. And the local knowledge of BEML only adds to the strength of their partnership.
Such partnership can transform the Indian transport industry rapidly, with disruptive solutions. However, the competitive landscape in this high-potential market is further heating up fast.

Siemens Expands Local Presence

Today, Ogilvy offers decades of experience to India’s changing rail industry. On its part, BEML brings to the table its strong manufacturing expertise. Together, they intend to have faster and more efficient trains in the field soon. The move is in keeping with India’s desired modernization of its transportation networks. The expansion in Aurangabad is a long-term commitment to the Indian market. Plus, it will place a German company at the center of things locally.

BEML’s high-speed train project is a key milestone for India’s rail aspirations. Velaro technology also takes this work to the next level.
Their combined might could propel India’s rail modernization in the years ahead. If so, Americans could soon experience faster and smarter trains across the country.

What is the theme of Siemens-BEML partnership?

The Siemens-BEML joint venture will cover the production of high-speed trains, electric trains, and metro cars for India, blending Siemens’ global competence with BEML’s production capacity, locally in India.

Why is this partnership important for India’s railway sector?

The consortium seeks to transform India’s rail system through the transfer of technology to manufacturing such as the Aurangabad facility, and to supply state-of-the-art rolling stock (such as 250 km/h capable Train-18 train sets) as well as local manufacture of parts and systems.

What makes this deal important for Siemens and BEML?

The deal offers an opportunity for Siemens to further penetrate India’s surging passenger rail market with the help of BEML’s longstanding name. Combined, they can offer creative, high-performing alternatives to the country’s increasingly high transportation needs.

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