Siemens Mobility wins Sivok-Rangpo rail electrification contract

Siemens Mobility has been awarded a Rs2.1bn ($24.3m) contract by IRCON International for the electrification of the Sivok-Rangpo rail line in India.

The project is part of the North East region’s first electrified rail line, linking Sikkim to the national rail grid.

The project will incorporate sustainable rail technologies such as rigid overhead catenary systems for tunnels, SCADA systems for centralised management of electrification infrastructure, predictive maintenance, and various “eco-friendly” infrastructure practices.

Siemens Mobility business head Gunjan Vakharia said: “After electrifying the Udhampur Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link and connecting Kashmir valley to the national grid, we take immense pride in partnering with Ircon International Limited and providing our state-of-the-art technologies for the Sivok-Rangpo Railway link.

“By implementing advanced technologies like our rigid overhead catenary system and predictive maintenance solutions across 40km of tunnels in the Himalayan foothills, Siemens is enabling more sustainable, efficient rail operations while demonstrating expertise in overcoming complex geographical challenges.

“This project not only strengthens critical infrastructure in a strategically important region but also sets new benchmarks for railway electrification in challenging terrains.”