Insights on Outlook for 2022 & Expectation from upcoming Union Budget by Alstom

Alstom, to share some insights into the outlook for the railway sector for the coming year and the expectations from the upcoming Union Budget 2022.

Alain SPOHR, Managing Director, Alstom India & South Asia said, Alstom believes that Railways can prove to be one of the champion sectors to provide fillip to Make in India, incentivise foreign investments and deliver a big boost to the economy. We are positive that this year’s budget will be as progressive as last year’s, where  the Government allocated a record sum for capital expenditure. Our expectations are in line with the priority accorded to infrastructure  projects  by  the Government such as National Infrastructure Pipeline and PM Gati Shakti (National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity). An enhanced capital outlay to encourage railway modernization plans for creation of infrastructure as well as replacing railway passenger and freight fleets would be ideal.

  • Special emphasis on multi-modal connectivity with enhanced opportunities under PPP mode is expected to boost activity in this sector. 
  • We agree with the Finance Minister that connectivity is the essence of the economy and improving intercity connectivity is critical for the formation of smart cities and boosting the pace and volume of economy. 
  • We are expecting additional support for introduction of new technologies such as Metro Lite and Metro Neo for promoting mobility in Tier II & III cities. 
  • We are hopeful that the government will further improve on the ease of doing business in India as there is a huge potential for growth. Introducing production linked incentives for railway manufacturers and exporters  promoting Make-in-India would be encouraging while also fast-tracking the implementation of projects and supporting the manufacturing ecosystem. 
  • Certainty in policy and adequate government support for project execution can vastly improve private investment in the sector. 
  • With the ambition to become the largest Green Railways in the world moving towards becoming a ‘net zero carbon emission’, we are hopeful that measures to promote energy efficient and carbon-friendly technologies, processes and practices will feature in the upcoming budget.
  • Promoting a level playing field for original domestic as well as foreign companies, which have invested substantially in India and contribute towards economic growth, will attract additional investments into the country. 
  • The Government must consider supporting companies that are significantly invested in India, conducting cutting-edge R&D and executing large railway development projects to come forward and make India an export hub.
  • These measures will also help India become an Atmanirbhar Bharat and achieve its aspiration of a $5 trillion GDP.

About Alstom:

  • Alstom is the only multinational sustainable mobility provider in India, to have a comprehensive portfolio of offerings to meet customer-specific needs, from cost-efficient mass-market platforms to high-end technological innovations. Synonymous with the country’s ‘Rail Revolution’, Alstom continues to be a strategic partner in supporting India’s freight revolution and passenger movement. 
  • With 6 industrial sites and 2 engineering centers, the company not only caters to domestic project needs, but also delivers for many international projects.
  • Supporting the government’s modernization initiatives, Alstom has been at the forefront of introducing several breakthrough technologies in India with world class rolling stock, rail equipment & infrastructure, signalling and services. 
  • Fully aligned with the country’s vision of Make-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, Alstom remains deeply committed to strengthening its local sourcing and supply chain ecosystem.

Capabilities:

  • Rolling Stock (Urban & Mainline)
  • Signalling & Digital Mobility 
  • Systems 
  • Infrastructure

Industrial Foot Print:

  • Madhepura: Mainline Rolling Stock (Electric Locomotives) 
  • Sricity: Urban Rolling Stock
  • Savli: Rolling Stock & Bogies
  • Coimbatore: Traction & Equipment 
  • Maneja: Propulsion Equipment–Kolkata: Car Body Shells

Engineering Centres:

  • Bengaluru
  •  Hyderabad

Export References:

Rolling Stock:

  • Sydney Metro Northwest Rail Link (132 metro cars)
  • Queensland Rail New Generation (450 commuter cars)ENGINEERING
  • 4.4 Million HoursCOMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT
  • 15 Global projects
  •  Bogie components
  •  5 Global projects
  •  Propulsion Equipment

Engineering:

  • 4.4 Million Hours.

Components & Equipment: this is called colon: 

  • 15 Global projects – Bogie components.
  • 5 Global projects – Propulsion Equipment.

Key Rolling Stock Projects:

Domestic:

  • Lucknow Metro (80 metro cars).
  • Kochi Metro (75 metro cars).
  • Chennai Metro (172 metro cars).
  • Delhi Metro (816 metro cars).

International:

  • Sydney Metro Northwest Rail Link (132 metro cars).
  • Queensland Rail New Generation (450 commuter cars).

Signalling, Systems And Infrastructure Projects

Signalling:

  • EDFC – New Khurja-Bhaupur section of 351 Kms &.Operations Control Centre (Prayagraj).
  • Mumbai L2, L3 & L7 – CBTC Signalling & Telecommunication.
  • Kochi Metro – CBTC Signalling & Telecom.
  • Bengaluru Metro Phase I – DTG Signalling.
  • Delhi Metro L5 & L6 – DTG Signalling.

Systems & Infrastructure: 

  • Bengaluru 3rd rail – EP2CC.
  • Delhi Metro Phase III Track work (Package CT-1B).
  • Kochi Metro – Receiving Sub-station & power supply.
  • 3rd rail 750 VDC.

Key Projects In Progress:

  • Alstom & Indian Railway JV: 800 electric locomotives and associated long-term maintenance for a period of 13 years.
  • Delhi – Meerut RRTS: 210 commuter metro cars and installing India’s first ETCS Level 2 system for a mainline project.
  • Mumbai Metro Line 3: 248 metro cars and equipping the latest CBTC signalling technology.

Ongoing Projects – Urban Rolling Stock:

  • Mumbai Metro Line 3 (248 metro cars).
  • Montreal Metro (212 metro cars).
  • Sydney Metro City & Southwest Extension (138 metro cars).
  • Perth Metro (252 Car Body Shells).
  • Agra – Kanpur Metro (201 metro cars).
  • Mumbai Metro Line 4 & 4A (234 Metro cars).

Source- Alstom- Press Release | Image Credit (representational): Alstom