Chennai (Metro Rail News): The Chennai Metro Rail Corporation (CMRL) has issued a Letter of Acceptance ( LOA) to BEML for an approximate Rs. 3658 crore contract to supply 210 coaches for Line 3 (Madhavaram – Siruseri SIPCOT) and Line 5 (Madhavaram – Sholinganallur) of Phase 2 project on 28 November under package ARE02A.
In May 2024, technical bids were opened to reveal that BEML and Titagarh Rail Systems had bid for the Package ARE02A. Furthermore, In September 2024 BEML was revealed as the lowest bidder for the contract. The contract will be funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency ( JICA).
Package ARE02A
The scope of work under this package includes the Design, Manufacture, Supply, Testing, Commissioning, Training of Personnel and Comprehensive Maintenance Contract of 70 driverless train sets each consisting of 3 standard gauge coaches.
Additional Information
Back in September, Alstom supplied their first train out of 36 train sets for the Chennai Metro Phase 2’s Line 4 from Light House to Poonamallee Bypass under package ARE03A.
