Alstom has handed over the first Metropolis metro train to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for Phase IV of its expansion project. The train was dispatched from Alstom’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sricity, Andhra Pradesh. These 100 per cent made-in-India trains are designed for speeds of up to 95 km/h, with an operational speed of 85 km/h, and come equipped with GOA 4 driverless technology, making them a significant leap in modern urban transit.
Dr Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC, expressed his excitement about the milestone: “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 Phase IV expansion covers three corridors, including extensions to the existing Line 7 and Line 8, as well as the new Gold Line 10, which will connect Aerocity to Tughlakabad over a distance of 64.67 km. The project, valued at € 312 million, includes the supply of 52 six-car train sets and the maintenance of 13 train sets for 15 years. This is the first maintenance project outsourced to an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) by Delhi Metro, marking a major shift in the metro’s operational strategy.
Olivier Loison, Managing Director, Alstom India, highlighted the significance of the delivery: “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.”
Under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, these Metropolis trains have been fully designed and manufactured in India, reinforcing Alstom’s commitment to local production and innovation. The project’s commencement ceremony was held in February 2024, and it is poised to enhance the commuting experience with its advanced technology and eco-friendly features, ensuring a more sustainable future for Delhi’s metro network.