Delhi Metro to Install Indigenous Platform Screen Doors in Expansion Projects
Delhi Metro goes 'Atmanirbhar': 'Made-in-India' platform screen doors to be installed in upcoming metro corridors
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In a bid for self-reliance, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will install 'Made-in-India' platform screen doors in its upcoming Phase IV and V expansions. This initiative aligns with government guidelines mandating at least 75% local manufacturing, aiming to enhance safety and reduce reliance on imports.
- 01DMRC will install indigenous platform screen doors in new metro corridors.
- 02The initiative follows guidelines from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- 03Only 83 out of 303 operational stations currently have platform screen doors.
- 04The new installations will enhance passenger safety and crowd management.
- 05This move is expected to boost opportunities for Indian manufacturers.
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is set to enhance its infrastructure by installing 'Made-in-India' platform screen doors (PSDs) in its upcoming Phase IV and V expansions. This decision marks a significant shift towards local manufacturing, as DMRC has invited expressions of interest from Indian manufacturers, moving away from its previous reliance on imported systems. The initiative is in line with directives from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, which mandates that all metro systems incorporate at least 75% local manufacturing content in their procurements. Currently, out of 303 operational stations across a 416 km network, only 83 have half-height PSDs, and just eight feature full-height doors. The new platform screen doors will be installed at underground stations as full-height doors and as half-height doors at elevated stations. This upgrade is expected to improve passenger safety by preventing accidents on the tracks, managing crowd flow during peak hours, and enhancing air conditioning efficiency in underground stations. The move is also anticipated to create new opportunities for Indian manufacturers and reduce dependency on foreign suppliers.
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The installation of indigenous platform screen doors will enhance safety for commuters and create job opportunities in the manufacturing sector.
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