Siemens to install sustainable rail technologies for Sivok-Rangpo Railway Electrification Project

Siemens announced that it has received an order from IRCON International Limited worth approximately Rs. 210 crore for the electrification of the Sivok-Rangpo rail line. This is a part of the first electrified rail line in the region connecting Sikkim to the national rail grid.

The comprehensive sustainable rail technologies include Rigid Overhead Catenary System in Tunnels, SCADA systems for centralized control and monitoring of electrification infrastructure, predictive maintenance and implementation of several eco-friendly infrastructure practices.

Gunjan Vakharia, Head of Mobility Business, Siemens Limited, 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 40 kilometers 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.”