Delhi Metro Seeks Local Production of Platform Screen Doors
Delhi Metro floats EOI to produce platform screen doors in India
Hindustan Times
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has issued an Expression of Interest for Indian companies to manufacture platform screen doors (PSDs) domestically. This initiative aims to reduce costs and comply with a government directive mandating that at least 75% of PSD production occurs in India, enhancing safety at metro stations.
- 01DMRC aims to manufacture platform screen doors (PSDs) in India to cut costs and improve safety.
- 02The initiative follows a directive from the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs requiring local production.
- 03Full-height PSDs will be installed at underground stations, while half-height doors will be used at elevated stations.
- 04Currently, 83 out of 303 operational stations have half-height PSDs, and eight stations have full-height doors.
- 05The project aligns with the ongoing Phase-4 and Phase-5 expansions of the Delhi Metro.
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched an Expression of Interest (EoI) to encourage Indian companies to manufacture platform screen doors (PSDs) domestically. This initiative is in response to a directive from the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs, which mandates that at least 75% of PSD production must occur in India. Currently, the DMRC relies on imports for these safety barriers, which separate commuters from the tracks, leading to increased costs and delays. Under the upcoming Phase-4 and Phase-5 expansions of the Delhi Metro, full-height PSDs will be installed at underground stations, while half-height PSDs will be used at elevated stations. Presently, 83 of the 303 operational stations have half-height PSDs, and eight stations are equipped with full-height doors. This move not only aims to enhance commuter safety but also supports local manufacturing in line with government policies.
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This initiative is expected to enhance commuter safety and potentially lower costs associated with importing PSDs.
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