The first Metropolis train for Chennai metro has been delivered from the facility in Sricity, Andhra Pradesh, to operate on the second phase of the network, along a 26 km line.
These 100% made-in-India trains are designed for a safe speed of 90 km/h and operational speed of 80 km/h. The mock-up car upon manufacturing completion was unveiled at an event organised at Alstom’s Sri City site on 22 September 2024 in the presence of dignitaries from government of Tamil Nadu, a South Indian state, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) and Alstom.
With production started in February 2024, this order aims to deliver 36 trains, each comprising of three cars. These trains are designed to run on the 26 km corridor, a segment of Phase-II linking Poonamallee Bypass to Light House via 28 stations of which 18 elevated and 10 underground.
The project valued at EUR 124 million also includes training the Chennai Metro personnel in operation and maintenance. Metropolis train for Chennai metro is equipped with Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and Automatic Train Protection (ATP) and is engineered and designed to operate driverless with Unattended Train Operations (UTO), representing grade of automation level 4 (GOA 4). Thanks to the regenerative braking system, ensuring substantial energy conservation, these trains will offer an efficient, environmentally friendly and comfortable metro solution for passengers of Chennai. Under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, these Metropolis trains have been completely designed in India in Bangalore (Karnataka) and are built at the manufacturing facility in Sri City (Andhra Pradesh).
Since being awarded its first contract by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) in 2010, Alstom has delivered 208 metro cars for the phase I of the Chennai Metro. Additionally, Alstom has designed, tested, and commissioned track work covering 45 km across these corridors. With the delivery of the first trainset of Chennai Metro Phase II, Alstom continues to solidify its commitment to transforming the mobility landscape of Chennai, driving the city towards a more connected and sustainable future.
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