The consortium of Alstom Projects India, Alstom Transport SA, Thales Security Solutions & Services and Sumitomo Corporation have bagged a contract worth Euro 91 million (approx Rs 563.4 crore) from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation to supply the signalling system for the first two lines of the new Bangalore metro system. Alstom's consolidated share is around Rs 354.7 crore.

The scope of work includes the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of modern signalling/train control and telecommunication systems for two corridor lines (North-South (17.9 km / 18 stations) and East-West (18.1 km / 17 stations) of Bangalore metro system including two depots and one Operation Control Centre (OCC). The option to be exercised covers additional 5.7 km/6 stations and one back-up OCC. Both lines are expected to enter into revenue services in September 2012.

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