Lucknow/Noida: The Yogi government, as part of its ongoing efforts to equip Uttar Pradesh with modern transport facilities, has initiated the process of equipping the Metro Aqua Line in Noida with Advanced Passenger Information Display System (PIDS). This initiative involves replacing the existing informational display systems with new, advanced ones.
Additionally, necessary processes such as new software and hardware installations and updates will be completed. Under this project, 21 metro stations of Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) will be equipped with PIDS. A total of 88 PIDS systems will be installed on both sides of the Metro railway platforms. Similarly, a total of 42 PIDS will be installed in the concourse of each station.
The entire project will cost Rs 11.27 crore. To ensure the project’s timely and effective completion, NMRC has started the process of agency determination and work allocation through a Request for Proposal (RFP). Notably, the NMRC Metro Rail Corridor (Aqua Line) spans 29.7 km and is referred to as the Noida Greater Noida Metro Rail Corridor.
Most PIDS to be installed at depot station
The Aqua Line includes a total of 21 metro stations, starting from Noida Sector 51 and ending at the Depot Station in Greater Noida. Additionally, the Metro Depot/OCC is located ahead of the Depot Station in Greater Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar.
As part of the project, 2 PIDS will be installed on both the up and down platforms of Sector 51 Metro Station, totaling 4 PIDS. Similarly, 4 PIDS each will be installed at the up and down platforms of the following stations: Sector 50, Sector 76, Sector 81, Sector 101, NSEZ, Sector 83, Sector 137, Sector 142, Sector 143, Sector 144, Sector 145, Sector 146, Sector 147, Sector 148, KP-2, Pari Chowk, Alpha-1, Delta-1, and Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority Metro Station.
At the Depot Station, in addition to 2 PIDS each on the up and down platforms, 2 more PIDS will be installed on the third platform, making it a total of 6 PIDS at the Depot Station, the highest number among all stations. In total, 88 PIDS will be installed and upgraded across all 21 stations.
Concourse areas of all stations to feature PIDS, 42 systems to be installed
According to the action plan, not only the platforms but also the concourse areas of all stations will be equipped with PIDS. A total of 42 PIDS will be installed, with each of the 21 metro stations getting 2 PIDS each. The completion timeline for these works is set at 10 months, during which the selected agency must handle the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning processes. Additionally, the agency will have a 24-month defect liability period to ensure the system’s reliability.
All PIDS display boards will be true-color LED-based. The process will include the installation of a PIDS management system, which will be completed through software and hardware installations. Furthermore, a common workstation for PIDS management will be developed. The installation of this advanced PIDS system will assist NMRC in effectively conveying information to passengers traveling daily on this route.
