Avantel Wins Rs 459.9 Crore Contract for Railway Tracking Systems

Avantel has secured a Rs 459.9 crore contract for supplying and maintaining Real-Time Train Information System (RTIS) devices, awarded by Zetwerk for the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). The project, in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation, aims to enhance railway efficiency through advanced tracking technology.

Avantel Wins Rs 459.9 Crore Contract for Railway Tracking Systems
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Technology solutions provider Avantel has announced the receipt of a significant Rs 459.9 crore contract to supply and maintain Real-Time Train Information System (RTIS) devices. This contract was awarded by Zetwerk, a key infrastructure partner for Indian Railways.

The project involves collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and aims at deploying satellite technology to improve train tracking, including monitoring train locations, speeds, and arrival times.

According to Avantel Director Siddhartha Abburi, the contract encompasses the acquisition and annual maintenance of 12,000 RTIS devices over three years, marking a major stride in modernizing railway operations.

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