Alstom, global leader in sustainable mobility recently handed over the first Metropolis metro train for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) phase IV.
Designed for a speed of up to 95 kmph, operational speed of 85 kmph, with GOA 4 driverless feature, the trains are being manufactured at the company's manufacturing facility in SriCity, Andhra Pradesh.
Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC, said, "Today is a historic occasion for the Delhi Metro family as we take another major step towards operationalising the Phase 4 corridors. The first set of trains for this new phase of expansion is being dispatched today from Sri City, Chennai. We are looking forward to a new era of enhanced convenience and eco-friendly travel for our passengers."
The project is designed to cater to three different lines of DMRC, with two lines being extensions of the existing line seven and line eight, and the Gold Line ten connecting Aerocity to Tughlakabad, covering a total distance of 64.67 km. Awarded in November 2022, this order claims to deliver 52 train sets, each comprising of six cars. The production started at a ceremony in February 2024.
"We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, marking yet another key milestone in our journey of collaboration. Our locally manufactured, cutting-edge Metropolis metro trains are set to play a pivotal role in improving the quality of life for citizens and driving the city's development," said, Olivier Loison, Managing Director, Alstom India.
He further added, "At Alstom, we are dedicated to creating sustainable, future-proof solutions that stand the test of time, and we are honoured to contribute to this transformative project."
The total value of the project is 312 million euros including the maintenance of 13 trainsets of the new line for a period of 15 years. This 360-degree scope is a game changer for India's metro segment as it will be the first maintenance project for Delhi Metro outsourced to an OEM.