BMRCL Partners With ACES India To Boost 4G/5G Connectivity

22 Jul 2025 CW Team

To enhance passenger experience and mobile connectivity for Namma Metro commuters, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) entered a strategic partnership with ACES India Private Limited—a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia-based ACES—on 14 July 2025.

The 13-year agreement allows ACES India to lease designated premises from BMRCL to deploy, operate, and maintain high-speed 4G and 5G telecom infrastructure across both elevated and underground sections of the metro network.

The scope covers installation of In-Building Solutions (IBS), Base Transceiver Stations (BTS), cellular towers, and telecom poles at metro stations along the four extensions of Phase I and Reach-5 and Reach-6 corridors of Phase II. The neutral-host model enables multiple telecom providers to deliver uninterrupted voice and data services within metro stations, concourses, and tunnels.

Commenting on the partnership, Maheshwar Rao, Managing Director of BMRCL, said, “This partnership is another step towards future-ready mobility solutions with sustainability and operational efficiency. The new infrastructure will support multiple network operators, optimise space, minimise duplication, reduce deployment costs, and accelerate rollout of advanced 4G and 5G services. Commuters can expect seamless connectivity throughout their journeys.”

This initiative is part of BMRCL’s wider non-fare revenue strategy, optimising underutilised station infrastructure by leasing premises for telecom deployment. This approach aims to improve commuter services while ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Infrastructure Urban

06 Jul 2026

ABS Marine Sees CRISIL Credit Rating Upgrade

ABS Marine Services has secured an upgrade to its long term and short term credit ratings from CRISIL, reflecting improved profitability and revenue growth through long term contracts. CRISIL moved the long term rating from BBB+/Stable to A-/Stable and revised the short term rating from A2 to A2+. The action signals strengthened financial metrics and operational resilience. The company benefited from durable client relationships with firms such as ONGC and Schlumberger. The rating decision followed stronger cash flows and an enlarged bank loan facility, which increased from Rs 3,705 million (m..

Project BRAHMANK Marks 16 Years Of Strategic Roads In Arunachal

Project BRAHMANK is marking 16 years of work to establish strategic road and bridge links across Arunachal Pradesh, maintaining and developing 811 kilometres of roads and nearly 86 bridges that range from small culverts to large steel and arch bridges. These transport links are described as critical for ensuring year-round movement of defence personnel, equipment and essential supplies while improving everyday travel for people in remote villages. The project balances national security requirements with regional development by focusing on reliable access in challenging terrain. Notable enginee..

Longleng CSOs Give One Week Ultimatum Over Two-Lane Highway

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Longleng district have demanded immediate restoration of the deteriorating Changtongya–Longleng two-lane road and sought a detailed status report on the stalled construction within one week. The demand followed a consultative meeting convened under the Phom Peoples' Council (PPC) to discuss welfare and development concerns. PPC president YB Angam Phom said prolonged non-maintenance had caused hardship to commuters and affected transportation, local commerce and the district's development. The meeting urged authorities to undertake immediate restoration a..