MIC Electronics to Upgrade Passenger Information Systems for Southern Railway’s Salem Division under Amrit Bharat Scheme
Chennai, Jan 27: Southern Railway has sanctioned a new set of works for the provision of advanced Passenger Information Systems (PIS) across key stations in its Salem Division under the Amrit Bharat Scheme.
The approved project covers the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of modern passenger information and digital display systems at Tirupattur, Samalpatti, Morappur, Bommidi, and Salem railway stations. The scope also includes a Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC) for a period of five years.
Under the project, MIC Electronics Limited will deploy RDSO-compliant Passenger Information Systems featuring 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 further includes excavation, trenching, reinstatement of signalling and telecom equipment, and deployment of skilled and unskilled manpower as per site requirements.
The total sanctioned project value stands at INR 56.43 lakh, encompassing equipment supply, installation, commissioning, civil works, signalling and telecom integration, and 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, enhance station-level digital infrastructure, and improve operational efficiency, supporting Indian Railways’ broader vision of technology-led, passenger-centric station modernisation.