Cassidian and Fibcom India have been awarded the communications contract for the Jaipur Metro.
Under the contract, Cassidian, an EADS company, will provide the state-of-the-art DXT3c switch with five TETRA base stations (TB3), Network Management Software (NMS) and an Automatic Vehicle Location Service (AVL).
Cassidian has already started deliveries and the system will be integrated by mid 2013, before the planned opening of the first phase of the new metro.
The radio communication system will support train dispatching, operations and management.
“Cassidian is a leading supplier of TETRA communication system for the emerging mass transportation market in India. We are committed to contribute to further developments of secure mission critical communication solutions for public safety in India,” said Peter Gutsmiedl, Cassidian India chief executive.
Jaipur Metro is being developed in two corridors with an investment of $2.2 billion for the East-West Corridor and the North-South Corridor.
The East-West Corridor from Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar, which will have a total length of 12.067kms, is being executed as Phase-I of the project and is scheduled to be completed by June 2013.
The North-South Corridor from Ambabari to Sitapura, with a total length of 32.099kms, will be completed as Phase-II.
