Metro Rail News: The first Metropolis metro train for the Chennai Metro Phase II has been delivered by Alstom (a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility), from its top-notch production facility in Sricity, Andhra Pradesh.
These driverless Metropolis cars are part of the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. Intended to run at 80 kmph and reach a safe speed of 90 kmph.
When production was finished, the mock-up automobile was unveiled in front of dignitaries from the Tamil Nadu government, CMRL, and Alstom during an event held at Alstom’s Sri City site on September 22, 2024.
Olivier Loison, Managing Director of Alstom India shared his views on this momentous milestone,
“Chennai Metro has become a beacon of efficient and reliable transportation, transforming daily commutes for its residents. We are proud to support this vision by delivering world-class, made-in-India driverless metro trains that not only elevate the commuter experience but also drive sustainable mobility by reducing emissions and easing road congestion. As India’s trusted partner in advancing sustainable transportation, Alstom is committed to strengthening this partnership and reshaping Chennai’s mass transit landscape for a greener future”
Production on this innovation, which already began in February 2024, is scheduled to produce 36 trains, each with three cars. The 26 km corridor of Chennai Metro Phase 2, connects Poonamallee Bypass to Light House via 28 stations—18 elevated and 10 underground.
Salient Features of driverless trainset:
The project costs a high value of 124 million euros and also involves operation and maintenance training for Chennai Metro staff. These metro trains are built and engineered to operate automatically.
- Unattended Train Operations (UTO)
- Grade of automation level 4 (GOA 4)
- Automatic Train Operation (ATO)
- Automatic Train Protection (ATP)
Chennai commuters will have an effective, eco-friendly, and comfortable metro option with these trains because of the regenerative braking mechanism, which ensures significant energy savings. These Metropolis trains are being manufactured at the Sri City (Andhra Pradesh) manufacturing facility and were entirely developed in Bangalore, Karnataka, as part of the “Make in India” project.
Alstom’s Contribution to Chennai Metro
In 2010, Alstom supplied 208 metro cars for the Chennai Metro’s phase as it was the first contract by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). In addition, 45 kilometres of track have been designed, tested, and put into service by Alstom along these corridors.
Alstom is further demonstrating its dedication to changing Chennai’s transportation environment and advancing the city’s transition to a more sustainable and interconnected future with the delivery of the first trainset of Chennai Metro Phase II.
Alstom’s Metropolis Metro
For almost 60 years, Alstom’s contemporary metro trains have been meeting the various needs of passengers all around the world. Metropolis metro trains are built to match new and old infrastructure and may be customized to meet various capacity requirements. Alstom Metros come in a variety of configurations ranging from 2 to 9 cars, small to large gauge profiles, various voltage systems, and customizable interior designs. They can be driven manually or autonomously. Metropolis metros have minimal environmental impact due to their high recycling rates, low noise levels, and optimized energy efficiency. In more than 70 cities across 40 nations, more than 35,000 metro cars have been ordered or are now in use.
Key Facts About Alstom
- Alstom pledges to help create low-carbon futures through developing and advocating eco-friendly transportation options.
- Alstom offers its varied clients the widest range of products and services in the industry, from high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams to complete systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility.
- The company concentrates its design, innovation, and project management talents where mobility solutions are most needed thanks to its presence in 64 countries and talent pool of over 84,700 individuals from 184 nationalities.
- Alstom, which is listed in France, generated €17.6 billion in sales during the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2024.
Alstom in India
Alstom is the sole global provider of sustainable mobility in India. Associated with the nation’s “Rail Revolution,” Alstom is a vital ally in bolstering India’s freight and passenger transportation revolutions.
The corporation serves numerous worldwide projects in addition to meeting the needs of domestic ones due to its six industrial locations and five significant engineering centres. Alstom has been at the forefront of implementing various ground-breaking innovations in India with world-class rolling stock, rail equipment & infrastructure, signalling, and services, supporting the government’s modernization plans.
Fully in line with the nation’s Make-in-India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, Alstom is steadfastly dedicated to enhancing its local sourcing practices.
