Linxon commissions traction substation in Kolkata
Linxon powers up the Joka - Majerhat metro line with a newly completed traction substation, enhancing sustainable transport in India’s growing urban hub.
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India, West Bengal, Kolkata: Linxon has completed the commissioning of a traction substation for the Joka – Majerhat metro corridor in Kolkata, marking a key achievement in the city’s expanding metro network.
The substation is part of Linxon’s wider power supply system delivered for the Metro Railway Kolkata, which includes a third-rail installation for two corridors. The full metro project spans 12 stations and two depot substations, connecting new and established areas of the city.
The Joka – Majerhat corridor stretches approximately 9.8 km, while the Airport – New Garia corridor covers around 5.4 km. Once fully operational, the metro system is expected to handle up to 500,000 passengers daily, easing traffic and improving access between Kolkata’s airport, city centre, and suburbs.
The enhanced metro infrastructure is designed to reduce dependence on private transport, cutting traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions – a major step toward a cleaner urban environment.
Vivek Rawat, Operations Director for Transportation, credited the team’s skill and commitment for the project’s on-time completion, while Hassan Merhi, Linxon AMEA’s Managing Director, highlighted the company’s ability to deliver complex, large-scale infrastructure solutions that support sustainable urban mobility.
Source: Linxon
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