Operational efficiencies in Railways & Metros

With rising fuel costs, enormous pollution levels and congested roads, the dependence on the Metro rails increasing steadily. 

Abstract

Especially in the cities, Metro Rail has proven its merit in being economical, reliable, secure and a quick mode of transportation for the millions of people dependent on public transport. There was a time when only the city of Kolkata boasted of the presence of a metro rail. Overcoming struggles and bureaucratic hurdles, the metro rail in India has come a long way. Over the past few years, India has witnessed a massive spike in metro rail dependency. This rapid explosion has led to vast expansion projects in major cities across the country.

The scale of this development has made it necessary to develop innovative improvements in design, construction and operations. To plan and expand the metro rail network, advanced technologies have to be employed to bring about innovative, efficient and economical solutions. By applying intelligent computerized systems and using current technological trends, the metro rail operations system can be vastly strengthened. At every level of the Metro rail planning and implementation, integrating innovative digital solutions like automation and data exchange will help achieve optimal levels of functioning. In addition, adopting and adapting new technologies helps attain effectiveness and efficiency in metro rail operations.

The various operations and maintenance solutions that is helping improve functionality and efficiency in metro rail operations are be illustrated as under: