New Delhi/Lucknow: In a significant move aimed at enhancing the commuting experience for metro passengers, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi . The agreement seeks to improve mobile connectivity across underground metro stations and tunnels in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Agra.
The MoU signing was attended by senior officials, including Naveen Kumar, Director (Rolling Stock), UPMRC.
As part of the collaboration, BSNL will now utilize UPMRC’s existing In-Building Solution (IBS) infrastructure within the underground stretches of the metro networks. This strategic partnership is expected to significantly enhance mobile signal strength and ensure uninterrupted connectivity for passengers traveling through subterranean metro corridors.
Speaking on the occasion, Sushil Kumar, Managing Director of UPMRC, said:
“We are pleased to partner with BSNL in our shared vision of improving the travel experience for metro passengers. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to offering a smart, seamless, and connected transit experience.”
UPMRC has been at the forefront of adopting innovative solutions to improve urban mobility, and this agreement is aligned with its broader vision of creating a metro system that is not only efficient and safe but also digitally empowered.
By ensuring robust mobile coverage in underground stations and tunnels, the partnership will enhance passenger convenience and promote digital accessibility in public transportation. UPMRC believes this will help transform the urban commute into a more connected and technology-driven journey.
