Kanpur Metro Deploys ABB India's Electrification Solutions For Reliable Power Control

The Kanpur Metro has deployed ABB India’s Electrification solutions for safe, reliable and quality power distribution.

ABB’s technology helps facilitate smooth, consistent power distribution making the commute seamless and comfortable for passengers. 

Upgrading the existing transport infrastructure, metro systems have become one of the most significant forms of public transportation in urban Indian cities. It helps provide improved quality and comfort along with sustainable public transit.

Metros prove to be essential for the social and economic development of urban cities, especially for easing traffic congestion. Given such developments, Kanpur has now entered the top 10 Indian Smart Cities by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Development under the Smart City Mission.

“The Kanpur Metro is transforming mobility in the city by providing the residents with comfortable and convenient public transportation. Metro has made use of various sustainable technologies considering India’s carbon-neutrality goals. ABB India has an excellent track record of successfully delivering electrification solutions for metros systems in India. And hence, we are pleased to partner with ABB India in this journey towards transforming the face of urban mobility in Kanpur," said Sushil Kumar, Managing Director, UPMRCL (Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation).

According to the company's statement, these products comply with the technical specifications required for the project and are the most reliable, safe and latest technologies in the industry.

This technology enables electrical systems to manage metro stations and operations in an efficient and cost-effective way. These systems provide effective power distribution and supply, improving energy efficiency.

“For the Kanpur Metro System, our objective was to enable safe and reliable power distribution across the network. We are privileged to work with the UPMRCL in their endeavor to provide sustainable transportation to its citizens, by supplying smart technology and our state-of-the-art products. Contributing to the various metro systems in India, we are committed to help improve and upgrade the country’s public transport infrastructure.” said Kiran Dutt -President, Electrification Business, ABB India