Maha Metro sets up advanced Signalling Laboratory and Assembly Centre at Hingna Depot

Nagpur, India (Metro Rail Today): In a major boost to ongoing Phase II of the Nagpur Metro Rail Project, Maha Metro has established an advanced Signalling Laboratory and Assembly Centre at its Hingna Depot. The new facility has been designed to support equipment testing, assembly, and quality assurance activities for metro signalling systems, significantly improving implementation efficiency.

According to officials, the laboratory has been developed to centralise the assembly and testing of electrical and electronic components used in Nagpur Metro’s signalling network. It ensures strict compliance with:

• metro railway signalling standards

• electrical safety protocols

• international quality benchmarks

A key advantage of the new centre is the ability to deliver pre-wired and pre-tested signalling assemblies, replacing the earlier practice of carrying out labour-intensive tests along the corridor.

This will:

• reduce on-site installation time

• minimize field-related errors

• improve documentation and traceability

• enhance overall reliability of the signalling system

Equipped with advanced tools and skilled manpower

The Hingna Depot unit is equipped with:

• calibrated precision tools

• specialised assembly and testing machinery

• qualified technical personnel

The centre will conduct functional testing and quality checks prior to dispatching equipment to project sites, thereby accelerating work progress under Phase II.

Training hub for Operations and Maintenance teams

Beyond project implementation, the laboratory will also serve as a training and competency development platform.

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel will gain:

• hands-on exposure to real signalling equipment

• experience in a controlled laboratory environment

• enhanced preparedness prior to field deployment

Significant step toward Phase II delivery

Commenting on the development, Mrs. Mamta Shah, MD & CEO, Urban Infra Group, said:

“Setting up a dedicated signalling laboratory is a forward-looking move by Maha Metro. Centralised testing, assembly and skill development will strengthen system reliability and help fast-track Phase II of Nagpur Metro, while building the technical capabilities required for future urban rail expansion in India.”

Maha Metro officials stated that the creation of the Signalling Laboratory and Assembly Centre represents a major step toward improving operational efficiency, maintaining quality compliance, and ensuring timely execution of the Nagpur Metro project.