New Delhi: Southern Railway has sanctioned a new set of works for the Provision of Passenger Information System (PIS) across key stations of its Salem Division under the Amrit Bharat Scheme.
The sanctioned scope includes the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of advanced passenger information and digital display systems at Tirupattur, Samalpatti, Morappur, Bommidi and Salem railway stations, along with a Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC) for a period of five years.
Under this project, MIC Electronics Limited will deploy RDSO-compliant Passenger Information Systems, including single-line double-face platform display boards, Full HD and UHD large-format commercial displays, 4K UHD professional displays, network monitoring devices, fiber management systems, public address system hardware, speakers, cabling, and associated civil, signalling and telecom works. The scope also covers excavation, trenching, reinstatement of signalling and telecom gears, and deployment of skilled and unskilled manpower as per site requirements.
The total sanctioned value of the project stands at ₹56.43 lakh, covering equipment supply, installation, commissioning, civil and signalling & telecom works, as well as long-term maintenance support.
Commenting on the development, Mr Rakshit Mathur, CEO, MIC Electronics Limited, said, “This project reinforces our long-standing association with Indian Railways and our commitment to delivering reliable, RDSO-compliant passenger information solutions. By deploying advanced digital display and communication systems across stations in the Salem Division, we aim to enhance real-time information access and significantly improve the overall passenger experience in line with the objectives of the Amrit Bharat Scheme.”
The initiative is expected to strengthen real-time passenger communication, station-level digital infrastructure, and operational efficiency, supporting Indian Railways’ broader vision of technology-led, passenger-centric station modernisation.