RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. has bagged two significant work orders from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., totaling over Rs. 142 crores. The contracts involve the SITC of IT Network Infrastructure at stations and depots for various metro reaches and the upgradation of CCTV systems for enhanced security.
Order Details:
- Name of Work: SITC of IT Network Infrastructure at Stations & Depots for Reach 5, Reach 6 (Passive Components Only) & Reach 3C.
- Time period by which order(s)/contract(s) is to be executed: Before 02nd Feb, 2025
- Awarded Value: INR 75,01,98,099/-
- Name of Work: Upgradation of CCTV System of Reach 1 and CAMC.
- Time period by which order(s)/contract(s) is to be executed: Before 02nd Feb, 2025
- Awarded Value: INR 67,86,77,737/-
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Conclusion:
These strategic contracts mark a significant step in RailTel’s contributions to enhancing Bangalore Metro’s technological infrastructure and security measures, ensuring a smoother and safer transit experience for commuters across the city’s metro network.
Source: RailTel – Press Release | Image Credit (representational): BMRCL
