Solutions Deployed
ABB's advanced electrification and motion-control solutions have been deployed across key metro infrastructure facilities, including:
- Low-voltage and medium voltage gas-insulated switchgear
- Lightning protection systems
- Distribution boards
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- ABB Motion's HVAC-dedicated packaged drives
These solutions are deployed across various stations and tunnels throughout the 72-km metro network, which operates more than 300 train trips daily and serves over half a million passengers.
Key Benefits and Performance
- 25% average energy savings achieved through HVAC-dedicated packaged drives
- Optimization of space and reduced downtime
- Support for efficient operations and safe ventilation
- Passenger comfort and safety during daily operations
- Smoke extraction functions during emergencies
- Operational continuity enhancement
Deployment Locations
ABB solutions are installed across multiple Kolkata Metro corridors and facilities:
- Sealdah–Phoolbagan corridor
- Joka–Majerhat corridor
- Barun Sengupta–Nazrul Tirtha corridor
- Airport corridor
- Shahid Khudiram station
- Blue Line corridors
- Dakshineswar
- Baranagar
- Metro Railway Bhavan
- Jai Hind Bimanbandar (India's largest underground metro station)
Strategic Context
The partnership represents a 25-year alliance between ABB and Kolkata Metro that has helped enhance efficiency, safety, and facilitate seamless operations with reduced downtime. According to Kiran Dutt, President – Electrification, ABB India, ABB's technologies are deployed across 80% of India's metro rail networks.
Company Background
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation with over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. The company supports local manufacturing and innovations under the 'Make in India' initiative to support India's vision for modern, sustainable transportation infrastructure.