ABB India partners with Witt India to improve tunnel safety

ABB India announced on Wednesday its collaboration with Witt India to install smoke extraction motors in tunnels, aiming to improve safety.

The partnership is set to boost infrastructure development, ensuring a safer and more efficient journey for commuters through India's road tunnels, according to a company statement.

Witt India, a specialist in tunnel ventilation systems, has integrated ABB's smoke extraction motors into several key projects across the country, including the Rewa-Sidhi Tunnel in Madhya Pradesh and the Kuthiran Tunnel Highway in Kerala.

ABB's advanced smoke extraction motors are utilized to ensure safety and reliability in critical infrastructure projects across India, the company claimed.

"The integration of ABB's smoke extraction motors and jet fans in these tunnels aims to augment safety standards by providing effective smoke management, rapidly extracting smoke during fire incidents, ensuring clear visibility and safe evacuation routes," said Sanjeev Arora, President - Motion Business, ABB India.

(With PTI inputs)