A robust IT Infrastructure will enable smooth operation and services for the benefit of metro passengers: Shri Sanjai Kumar, CMD, RailTel.

RailTel, a Mini Ratna PSU under Ministry of Railways bagged an order from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) also known as Namma Metro for Revamping the existing IT Infrastructure at 51 Stations and 2 Depots and Comprehensive AMC for a period of 5 years extendable upto further 5 years. Total value of the contract is ₹58.17 Crore excluding taxes. Delivery period is 3 months. RailTel bagged this prestigious order through Domestic open & competitive bidding process. The proposed network aims at providing delivery of Internet service at all BMRCL stations & Depots. Network can further support further enhancement like Traffic Control, Access Control & services which can be run on priority. This IP-MPLS network shall fulfill all the internet services and Enterprises services link Data forward, VPNs & Multicast services. The proposed network will have multiple ring architecture. Futher, the network consists of 4 parts Viz., DC & DR, Core network, Aggregation network & Access network at each station.

Talking about it , Shri Sanjai kumar , Chairman and Managing Director said, “ The order from Banglore Metro Rail leverages our Railways and Telecom heritage and we hope to make this a focus area.A robust IT Infrastructure will enable smooth operation and services for the benefit of metro passengers"