Bangalore (Metro Rail News): A major development has been waiting for Bangalore Metro as Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) is going to deliver the first CBTC (Communication-Based Train Control) train set for the Yellow Line at Hebbagodi Depot by 15 January 2025.
In February 2024, China’s CRRC Corporation Ltd. delivered the first prototype train for the Yellow Line which is currently undergoing trials.
CRRC to Deliver First Prototype for Bangalore Metro’s Purple Line
On 10 January 2025, The CRRC is going to deliver the 6-coach DTG (Distance-to-Go) prototype train for Bangalore Metro’s Purple Line. The train is expected to reach Chennai Port by year’s end and will arrive at Peenya Depot by 10 January.
Bangalore Metro Rolling Stock Contract
In February 2019, China’s CRRC Corporation Ltd was awarded the Bangalore Metro rolling stock contract at Rs 1,578 crore to supply 216 coaches (36 train sets) for the Yellow and Purple Line.
However, due to CRRC’s inability to fulfill the contract requirements, it subsequently signed an MoU with Titagarh Rail System.
The MoU stated that CRRC will supply one prototype train for the Yellow Line and one prototype train for the Purple Line (12 Coaches in total), and Titagarh Rail System will manufacture and supply the remaining 34 train sets comprising 204 coaches.
As per the contract, Out of 216 coaches, 126 coaches ( 21 train sets) will be deployed on the Purple Line while 90 coaches (15 train sets) are planned to be deployed on the Yellow Line.
Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line
The Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 spans 19.143 km from RV Road to Bommasandra through 16 stations.
