Alstom successfully hands over the first trainset to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Alstom successfully handed over the first Metropolis metro train for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Phase IV, from its world-class manufacturing facility in Sricity (Andhra Pradesh). These 100% made-in-India trains are designed for a safe speed of up to 95 kmph and operational speed of up to 85 kmph, with GOA 4 driverless features.
Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC, shared his enthusiasm on the occasion of the dispatch of first train set for Phase 4 corridors, “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.”
Olivier Loison, Managing Director, Alstom India shared his views on this milestone, “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. 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.”
Awarded in November 2022, this order aims to deliver 52 train sets, each comprising six cars. The project is designed to cater to three different lines of DMRC, with two lines being extensions of the existing Line 7 and Line 8, and the new Gold Line 10 connecting Aerocity to Tughlakabad, covering a total distance of 64.67 km. The production was commenced at a commemorative ceremony in February 2024.
The total value of the project is 312 million euros, which also includes 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. Under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, these Metropolis trains have been completely designed in India and are built at the manufacturing facility in Sri City (Andhra Pradesh).
