Alstom starts manufacturing of train coaches for Bhopal and Indore Metro

Savli, India (Metro Rail Today): Frencth multinational Rolling Stock leader Alstom Transport has started manufacturing of 52 train-sets in Savli, Gujarat for Bhopal Metro and Indore Metro Rail Projects.

"Alstom has started production of the ultramodern, light-weight Movia metro passenger trains for the Bhopal and Indore metro projects. As per the contract awarded by Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) in July 2022, Alstom will design, manufacture, supply, instal, test, and commission 156 Movia metro cars with 15 years of comprehensive maintenance. This project will benefit over 5.7 million people of both these cities," said statement issued by Alstom.

Speaking at the occasion, Bhupendra Singh, Minister, Urban Development & Housing, Government of Madhya Pradesh said, “I congratulate both Alstom and MPMRCL teams on this milestone. We trust the expertise that Alstom brings in and look forward to have the trains with world-class technology run in the cities of Indore and Bhopal soon.”

“Alstom is committed to providing world-class efficient and sustainable mass transport system that caters to the special needs of the residents of the cities of Bhopal & Indore. We have designed these trains in record time and are commencing 100% indigenous manufacturing at Savli. Alstom is a proud partner in India’s transition towards green and clean public mobility and we are honoured to collaborate with MPMRCL for this prestigious project”, said Oliver Loison, Managing Director, Alstom India.

In July 2022, MPMRC awarded a contract package (BH-IN-02) amounting to Rs 3,248 crore to Alstom Transport India for Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Training of Standard Gauge Passenger Rolling Stock Cars (with 15 Years Comprehensive Maintenance) – 81 Cars for Bhopal and 75 Cars for Indore, including Signaling & Train Control and Telecommunication Systems (with 7 Years Comprehensive Maintenance)” for Bhopal and Indore Metro Rail Project.

Alstom will supply 52 movia train sets to MPMRCL in 1,526 days according to the contract. Alstom is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, test, and commissioning of 52 standard gauge Movia metro passenger trainsets of 3-car configuration each. 27 trainsets will be for Bhopal and 25 trainsets for Indore. 

The ultramodern, light-weight Movia trains will operate at a top speed of 80 km/h, across the 31 km line in Bhopal with 30 stations and the 31.5 km line in Indore with 29 stations. 

The Movia metro family offers latest technology combined with proven and reliable components. Built with light but strong stainless steel car bodies, the air-conditioned cars are developed with a strong emphasis on eco-friendly design to eliminate hazardous substances providing a safer environment for passengers. The trains are powered with modern energy efficient propulsion systems with regenerative braking, making them a sustainable alternative to other modes of transport, thus reducing energy consumption.

Movia metros have been delivered to many cities around the world, such as London, Delhi, Stockholm, and Singapore. 

Alstom India has a good record of successfully delivering world-class metro trains for major cities, including Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Lucknow, Kochi in India and internationally for Sydney, Queensland, and Montreal. The company is currently manufacturing metro trains for Agra-Kanpur, Mumbai Metro Line 3, and modern trainsets for India’s first semi high-speed Delhi-Meerut RRTS project.