ABB India Installs Advanced Electrification Across Kolkata Metro Network

ABB India has deployed cutting-edge electrification and motion-control systems across major infrastructure facilities of the Kolkata Metro. This rollout strengthens a 25-year alliance between the technology firm and the transit network, ensuring smoother, more efficient operations across all 6 active urban rail corridors.

KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): Taking another step at strengthening the 25 year old alliance between ABB and Kolkata Metro, ABB India has successfully installed advanced electrification and motion-control solutions across major infrastructure facilities of the Kolkata Metro network.

This partnership ensures smoother operations across all 6 corridors of the Kolkata Metro. ABB India has equipped 72 km of the Kolkata Metro with its exclusive electrification solutions including:

• Low-voltage and medium voltage gas-insulated switchgear
• Lightning protection systems
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

This metro network runs 300 train trips daily and serves around 5 lakh passengers, enhancing sustainable mobility in the city.

The critical cooling and ventilation infrastructure is managed by the company’s HVAC-dedicated packaged drives to provide comfort to passengers during travel. These solutions also support smoke extraction functions during emergencies within the metro station, and make an average of 25% energy savings.

Ms. Kiran Dutt, president of Electrification, ABB India, said, “As India accelerates its journey toward low-carbon, smart urban transit, the need for highly efficient and intelligent solutions has never been more urgent. Today, ABB’s broad portfolio of technologies are helping our customers drive efficient operations across 80% of the nation’s metro rail networks. Over the past 25 years, ABB has closely partnered with Kolkata Metro to equip its network with future-ready products & solutions across different corridors. Through local manufacturing and innovations under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, ABB continues to support India’s vision for a modern, sustainable, and future-ready transportation ecosystem.”

ABB’s various technologies have been installed across key metro corridors and facilities, including:

• Barun Sengupta–Nazrul Tirtha
• Shahid Khudiram station
• Dakshineswar, Baranagar
• Jai Hind Bimanbandar (India’s largest underground metro station)

The Kolkata metro network has adopted ABB’s various technologies that are specifically created to match the infrastructure needs and operational requirements across various locations. ABB contributes to 80% of India’s metro network, ensuring seamless metro operations.

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Future Outlook

As urban population density rises, Indian transit authorities are prioritizing low-carbon, highly efficient smart infrastructure. ABB India is poised to expand its domestic footprint under the “Make in India” initiative, aiming to integrate digital-twin technologies and predictive maintenance systems into upcoming corridors. This long-term industrial modernization strategy supports India’s broader target of reaching net-zero emissions in public transportation frameworks.

FAQs

What infrastructure solutions did ABB India install for the Kolkata Metro?

ABB India deployed low-voltage and medium-voltage gas-insulated switchgear, advanced lightning protection systems, and variable frequency drives across 72 km of the rail network to optimize power distribution.

How do ABB systems improve energy efficiency in the transit network?

The installation of HVAC-dedicated packaged drives for ventilation and cooling infrastructure reduces energy consumption by an average of 25% while managing emergency smoke extraction.

What volume of passenger traffic relies on these new systems daily?

The upgraded electrification solutions support 300 daily train trips, facilitating safe and reliable transit for approximately 5 lakh passengers across all 6 lines.

What is the broader market footprint of ABB India in mass transit?

ABB India has a deep presence in the domestic market, providing localized technology solutions that power roughly 80% of the entire metro rail network across the nation.