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Enhancing Passengers & India’s Journey Towards a Progressive Tomorrow

Embarking on a rail journey with fellow passengers from all walks of life is a transformative experience. In this interconnected voyage, strangers become companions, destinations become milestones, and each passing moment becomes a testament to the human spirit’s relentless pursuit of progress and possibility.
 

As Indian Railways progresses to modernize its infrastructure and meet the aspirations of a growing population, Hitachi Rail STS India is committed towards finding innovative solutions to congested corridors and train delays. In collaboration with Indian Railways, Hitachi Rail STS India has introduced a groundbreaking Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) system, transforming the historic Tundla Railway Station into a beacon of modern efficiency along the Kanpur-Ghaziabad corridor.

 

Hitachi’s solution ensures safe, efficient operations, increasing track capacity and train speeds while providing real-time service updates, thereby advancing not only passenger comfort but also propelling India towards its digital empowerment goals.

Welcome to India’s first operational Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) System successfully commissioned by Hitachi Rail STS India

Overcoming the Challenge at Kanpur-Ghaziabad Rail Corridor

Kanpur-Ghaziabad section of North Central Railway is one of the busiest corridors, leading to operational challenges.

  • Managing Mixed Rail Traffic
  • Congested Corridors
  • Train Delays and Passenger Inconvenience
North Central Railway

More than 200 trains pass over this section daily, transforming it into a crucial route for both commuting passengers and shipping freight. Mixed traffic includes:

  • Passenger Trains
  • Freight Trains
  • Oil Tankers
  • Special trains
Mixed traffic includes

Manual operations carried out by station masters and local signal operators from individual stations - a challenging task for the Indian Railways.

Manual operations
STS
Pioneering Solution by Hitachi Rail STS India

To control train traffic from one location, Hitachi Rail STS India has implemented Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) System in the Kanpur-Ghaziabad section with the Operational Control Centre (OCC) at Tundla Railway Station.

CTC
What is CTC?

Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) System is an advanced computer-based system which facilitates the train control and management of multiple signalling interlocked regions from a “central” location, ensuring easier management, increased capacity, and punctuality.

Multiple Tracks & Stations, One Control Room: Empowering Indian Railways & Passengers

The CTC oversees rail operations over a 423km long section comprising 47 stations including 9 big yards, ensuring seamless digital management of rail traffic with unparalleled ease!

  • Efficient Planning and Operations
     
    • Centralized planning and operations of trains, streamlining decision-making processes from a central location.
  • Enhanced Line Capacity Management
     
    • Owing to better utilization of rail infrastructure and resources.
  • Improved Punctuality
     
    • Provides real-time monitoring and control, minimizing delays and optimizing train schedules.
  • Reduced Workload on Railway Staff
     
    • Owing to automation and centralized control which allows for more efficient and focused task management.
  • Enhanced Quality of Service
     
    • Passengers benefit from a more reliable and punctual rail service, resulting in an overall improvement in the quality of service provided by the railway system.
  • Better Disaster Management
     
    • Facilitates quick responses to emergencies and disasters by providing real-time information and control.

Achieving Milestones Together with Collaboration:

This is the first operational CTC of Indian Railways and success of this has led the Indian Railways to open tenders for more CTC projects across the subcontinent under the Gati Shakti mission.

The distinguished CTC project at Tundla Railway Station cements the long-standing association between Indian Railways and Hitachi Rail STS India united by a common vision to:

  • Accelerate digital and green transformation of rail
  • Deliver unparalleled passenger service and
  • Advance environmental sustainability
Indian Railways and success
Manoj Kumar Krishnappa

Manoj Kumar Krishnappa

Director and Head, Hitachi Rail STS India Pvt. Ltd.
 

“We’re Pioneering Rail Innovations for Sustainable Mobility”


As pioneers in rail innovation, our landmark project not only redefines the passenger experience, creating memorable journeys for all, but also serves as a game changer for Indian Railways. With centralized control, we're not just managing trains; we're driving efficiency, punctuality, and safety from a single hub. This advancement reflects our commitment to modernizing rail operations while contributing significantly to Digital India and Gati Shakti, laying the tracks for a resilient infrastructure that propels us into a sustainable future.

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