Bangalore (Metro Rail News):On 31 August 2024, BEML, India’s leading rolling stock manufacturer, finally started the production of train sets for the Pink Line & Blue Line of the 73.92 km Bangalore Metro Phase 2 project.
In August 2023, BEML grabbed rolling stock contract 5RS-DM’s worth Rs. 3177 crore from BMRCL. Under this agreement, BEML is responsible for manufacturing 53 trains (each having 6 coaches). These trains will facilitate operations for:
- Phase 2A (18.23 km)
- Phase 2B (37 km)
- Pink Line (21 km)
A ceremony took place at BEML’s Bengaluru facility in CV Raman Nagar for the manufacturing of a new rolling stock prototype train.
Financial Aspects:
In March 2021, A Rs. 3,717 crore loan agreement was signed between the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the government of India regarding the manufacturing of rolling stocks, CBTC signalling and platform screen doors.
Allotment of Trains Planned By BMRCL
| Phase | Line | Stations | Length | No. of trains |
| Phase 2 | Pink line | Kalena Agrahara station- Nagawara station | 21.386 km | 16 |
| Phase 2A | Blue line | Silk Board stations – KR Puram stations | 18.2 km | 16 |
| Phase 2B | Blue line | KR Puram station – Airport station | 37 km | 21 |
Key Features of New train-sets
- Bengaluru’s brand new train sets will feature six coaches, comprising two Driving Motor Car (DMC) and four Trailer Car (TC).
- These trains will operate at a maximum design speed of 95 kmph and operational speed of 85 kmph.
- These trains will be equipped with Alstom’s CBTC signalling and train-control solution. This advanced feature will empower trains to run “driverless” on GoA4 (grade of automation 4) for Unattended Train Operations (UTO)
As per the press release BEML’s in-house engineering teams in Bangalore will be responsible for the “design and development” of these brand-new trains. . high-tensile Austenitic stainless steel will be used in the manufacture of these trainsets.
Keeping in mind the passenger’s comfort Each Metro car will incorporate two roof-mounted Saloon Air Conditioners to provide them with an air conditioning facility.
The trains will also feature an IP-based Passenger Announcement (PA) and Passenger Information System (PIS), along with a Passenger Saloon Surveillance System (PSSS) to provide real-time station information.
Additionally, the trains will have electrically driven automatic doors synchronised with Platform Screen Doors to ensure passenger safety.
