Southern Railway has approved a new set of works under the Amrit Bharat Scheme for the installation of Passenger Information Systems (PIS) across select stations in its Salem Division. The approved scope covers the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of modern passenger information and digital display systems at Tirupattur, Samalpatti, Morappur, Bommidi, and Salem railway stations. The project also includes a Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC) for a period of five years to ensure continued system performance and reliability.
As part of the project, MIC Electronics Limited will deploy Passenger Information Systems compliant with Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) specifications. The installation will include single-line double-face platform display boards, Full HD and UHD large-format commercial displays, 4K UHD professional displays, network monitoring equipment, fibre management systems, public address system hardware, speakers, cabling, and associated civil, signalling, and telecom works. The scope further includes excavation, trenching, reinstatement of signalling and telecom assets, and deployment of skilled and unskilled manpower based on site requirements.
The total sanctioned project value is ₹56.43 lakh, covering equipment supply, installation, commissioning, allied civil and signalling works, and long-term maintenance support.
Commenting on the development, Rakshit Mathur, CEO, MIC Electronics Limited, said the project strengthens the company’s long-standing engagement with Indian Railways. He added that the deployment of advanced digital communication systems across Salem Division stations will improve real-time information dissemination and enhance passenger experience, in alignment with the objectives of the Amrit Bharat Scheme.
The initiative is expected to reinforce station-level digital infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support Indian Railways’ broader push towards technology-driven, passenger-focused station modernisation. MIC Electronics Limited is an Indian technology company founded in 1988 that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced electronic and telecommunication products. It began operations as an electronic display system manufacturer and over the years expanded into high-end LED video displays, lighting solutions, and telecom hardware and software.
Headquartered in Hyderabad, India, MIC Electronics is best known for its LED display solutions used in indoor, outdoor and mobile environments, including digital billboards, video walls, and passenger information systems for transport hubs like railways and airports. The company also produces LED lighting products, communication equipment, and has diversified into related segments like telecom software, signalling systems, and medical appliances such as oxygen concentrators.
Listed on major Indian stock exchanges (NSE & BSE), MIC Electronics serves both domestic and international markets, maintaining offices and operations in countries including Australia, the USA and the UAE. Over its history, the firm has achieved several milestones such as securing indigenous telecom equipment approvals and exporting products globally. With its focus on innovation in LED and telecom technologies, MIC Electronics plays a significant role in digital infrastructure solutions across sectors like transportation, advertising, and industrial communications.
