Industrial Visit to L&T Metro Rail
Industrial Visit to L&T Metro Rail
Event Name: Industrial Visit to L&T Metro Rail
Objective: Industrial Visits enable the students to better understand how professionals’ function in the workplace and provide them with firsthand exposure to real-world industry operations & practices, thereby bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical applications.
Outcome: All the students had an insightful day as they were given the opportunity to learn new things and apply what they had learned in the classroom.
Report
OP$-ERA – the Operations Club of SIBM Hyderabad, organized an Industrial visit for theMBA Operations Batch (2022-24)on 25thJuly 2023 to L&T Metro Rail, Hyderabad. The visit aimed to provide students with insights into the operations and maintenance practices of L&T Metro Rail, a prominent company in the transportation infrastructure sector. Upon arrival at L&T Metro Rail, Mr. Sudheer Kumar Nyathani, the Deputy General Manager (DGM) of Learning and Competency Development, warmly welcomed the students and commenced the visit with a comprehensive introduction to the company and its performance in the market. He highlighted the key achievements and the company's focus on sustainability.
(Mr. Sudheer Kumar giving an introduction about the company )
Subsequently, Ms. Saarika Reddy K, Marketing Officer, presented informative videos showcasing the various sectors that the company caters to. These videos shed light on the diverse aspects of the company's operations and provided an overview of their contributions to the transportation industry. Furthermore, the videos emphasized the company's commitment to eco-friendly practices, which align with sustainable development.
About the Company:
L&T stands as a leader across diverse business sectors, maintaining a strong presence in nearly every sphere it operates in. The company serves customers in over 50 countries, spanning a wide range of industries such as Infrastructure, Power, Hydrocarbon, Process Industry, Defense, Information Technology, Products, Systems & Equipment.
The Hyderabad Metro Rail Project was given to Larsen and Toubro Limited by the then-Andhra Pradesh government. L&T formed a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) - L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited ("The Company") to carry out the Project on a Design, Built, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) basis.This is the largest fund tie-up in India for a non-power infrastructure Public Private Partnership (PPP) project in the metro rail sector.
Metro Rail Network:
The Hyderabad Metro Rail Network is an extensive transportation project that encompasses three corridors, spanning a total distance of approximately 72 kms. The corridors are designated as follows:
Corridor I: Miyapur to LB Nagar
Corridor II: JBS (Jubilee Bus Station) to Falaknuma
Corridor III: Nagole to Shilparamam
The Hyderabad Metro Rail project includes two significant depots. The primary depot, situated at Nagole, will serve as a pivotal center for train maintenance and operational support. Additionally, a secondary depot located at Miyapur will play a crucial role in facilitating the efficient operations of the metro network. L&T mainly takes care of 3 operations: ATO (Automatic Train Operation), ATP (Automatic Train Protection) and Restrictive mode.
The Operations and Maintenance Controller Department:
The L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad uses the Communication Based Trains Control (CBTC) Signaling Technology, enabling an efficient driverless Automatic Train Operation (ATO) system where signals are directly transmitted between trains traveling in opposite directions. Mr. Sundara Pandian, Operations Officer, demonstrated this technology using a prototype model of the entire metro rail network in Hyderabad.
(Mr. Sundara Pandian demonstrating the prototype model)
Subsequently, we were given the opportunity to witness the Operations Control Centre, responsible for monitoring and managing all 53 metro stations in Hyderabad. The control centre promptly raises alerts in case of any discrepancies in function and implements contingency measures to address any unexpected situations effectively.
(Mr. Sundara Pandian explaining the monitoring operations in the OCC)
The industrial visit to L&T Metro Rail proved to be a highly informative and engaging experience for us. The insights gained during the visit will undoubtedly contribute to the understanding of real-world operations and maintenance practices in the transportation sector.
