Siemens has revealed its contribution to rail electrification technologies for a significant 42-km stretch, encompassing the Pir Panjal range, which hosts the longest rail tunnel spanning 12.8 km, along the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link.
This initiative forms a crucial segment of the Jammu-Udhampur-Katra-Quazigund-Baramulla Railway line, representing the largest mountain railway construction in India since independence. Spanning a length of 345 km and positioned at an elevation of around 1,700 meters above sea level, this project signifies a remarkable engineering feat for the Indian Railways.
Siemens’ scope included the design, engineering, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 25kV overhead equipment and associated works.
Gunjan Vakharia, head of mobility business, Siemens said, “We are extremely proud to be associated with this project, which is of national importance. The installation team overcame challenges such as extreme temperatures and unexplored terrain to ensure a successful execution of the project. We would like to thank the Indian Railways for their continued trust and support to Siemens.”
