Transforming metro equipment needs

V. G. Sakthikumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, talks about changing trends, innovations, and sustainability in metro construction machinery

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was often a mix of onsite batching plants and conventional, less-automated methods. Quality control could be variable, and the pace of pouring was slower.

Recent years: There is a massive demand for high-capacity, automated concrete batching plants that can produce a continuous supply of high-grade concrete for long stretches of elevated viaducts and underground structures.

Sustainability

Earlier phases: Environmental concerns were not a primary factor in equipment selection. The focus was on cost and functionality, with little consideration for emissions or waste.

Recent years: Sustainability is a major driver of equipment requirements. This is reflected in the growing demand for:

Electric and low-emission machin- ery: To reduce air and noise pollution, there is a push for electric-powered or CNG-based machines.

Which types of equipment used in Metro Construction are witnessing the most demand in current metro projects (tunneling, excavation, lifting, track laying, etc.)?