Vienna-headquartered Kapsch TrafficCom is deploying India’s first cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS) project on a key expressway near New Delhi, in partnership with New Delhi-based Superwave Communication and Infrasolution Limited (SCAIL).
Delivery is under way immediately, with completion targeted within six months.
The pilot focuses on road user protection, with particular attention to high-risk scenarios such as temporary work zones. Through C-ITS services, drivers will receive real-time warnings about roadworks, maintenance vehicles, hazardous locations, traffic queues, and temporary virtual signage directly into their vehicles, enabling them to anticipate situations in advance.
“This project shows how connected vehicle technology can make a tangible difference for road users, making travel safer, smoother, and more predictable,” says Carolin Treichl, executive vice president EMEA at Kapsch TrafficCom. “India is taking a leading role in deploying next-generation highway technology, joining the ranks of countries such as Germany, Australia, and the United States in shaping the future of connected mobility.”
AI-enabled roadside sensors
Selected locations along the corridor will be equipped with AI-enabled video sensors. The system analyses traffic conditions in real time and detects safety-critical events – including stopped vehicles, emerging congestion, and the presence of road workers – enabling both proactive traffic management and faster operator response.
All connected services will also be accessible via the Kapsch TrafficAssist mobile app, extending safety information to drivers in vehicles without built-in connected systems.
Road safety context
Road safety sits at the core of the pilot. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India continues to face a road safety challenge of considerable scale, underlining the potential value of preventive, information-driven measures.
Kapsch TrafficCom says it is drawing on experience from large-scale C-ITS deployments across Europe, Australia, and North America to adapt proven connected vehicle use cases to Indian traffic conditions.
“This collaboration demonstrates a shared vision to support India’s efforts in modernising transportation infrastructure and improving road safety through advanced and connected technologies,” says Anshuman Singh, founder and managing director of SCAIL.
Local training and capability building
The project includes a local capability-building element: Indian engineers and operators will be trained to configure C-ITS services, work with AI-based traffic analytics, and manage operational workflows tailored to Indian highway environments. Kapsch TrafficCom says this is intended to lay the groundwork for broader national deployment in cooperation with local partners.
“By combining connected vehicle technology with advanced AI solutions, we are creating new opportunities to improve road safety, traffic management, and assisted mobility for both urban and regional transport across India,” says Sonal Ahuja, managing director India at Kapsch TrafficCom.
Kapsch TrafficCom, which is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange, reported revenues of €530 million in its 2024/25 financial year and employs more than 3,000 people across subsidiaries and branches in more than 25 countries.
