INDIA: Titagarh Rail Systems has rolled out a domestically developed Made in India driverless trainset for the Ahmedabad metro at its Passenger Rail Systems factory at Uttarpara in West Bengal.
The trains were ordered by Gujarat Metro Rail Corp for the 22·8 km Line 2 Phase II from Narendra Modi Stadium (Motera) in Ahmedabad to Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, and the 5·4 km branch from Gujarat National Law University to Pandit Deendayal Energy University and GIFT City.
The stainless steel car bodies are designed to be lightweight, durable and corrosion-resistant, and the latest train control and management system enables driverless operation.
The manufacturer said the interior styling is inspired by Gujuradance to celebrate the ‘cultural heritage and vibrant spirit’ of Ahmedabad. There are dedicated spaces for passengers with reduced mobility.
‘We are deeply honoured to deliver a driverless metro trainset that has been engineered and manufactured in India’, said Titagarh Rail Systems Managing Director Umesh Chowdhary at the roll-out on December 20. ‘With over 70% to 75% local content by value, these trainsets stand as a testament to the growing strength of India’s indigenous manufacturing capabilities. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to the vision of making India a global hub for railway manufacturing driven by deep technical expertise, disciplined execution and a culture of innovation.’
He said the company is expanding with the aim of becoming a leading global player in the market, and it aims to develop high speed train manufacturing capabilities in the future.
Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendrabhai Patel said ‘with the success of Make in India, infrastructure growth especially in railways has played a key role’, and the country’s metro networks ‘have expanded from 248 km to over 1 013 km, transforming India’s urban mobility.’
