Alstom wins ₹1,538.3 Crore Rolling Stock Contract for Chennai Metro Phase 2

Chennai, India (Metro Rail Today): Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has declared Alstom Transport India Limited as the lowest bidder for the rolling stock contract for Chennai Metro Phase 2 under package ARE04A. The contract, valued at ₹1,538.3 crore, will see Alstom supplying 96 coaches, which will be configured into 32 train sets. Each train set will consist of three cars in a DMC+TC+DMC configuration. These trains will be maintained at one of three depots: Madhavaram Depot (serving Lines 3 and 5), Semmancheri Depot (Line 3), or Poonamallee Depot (Line 4).

The bidding process saw participation from multiple firms, including BEML Limited, which quoted ₹1,551.9 crore, and Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, which submitted a bid of ₹1,634.2 crore. After a competitive process, Alstom emerged as the lowest bidder. The technical bids were opened on January 23, 2025, followed by a detailed evaluation that concluded on March 12, 2025. The financial bids were also opened on the same day, confirming Alstom’s selection for the project.

• Alstom Transport India: ₹1,538.3 crore (L1)
• BEML Ltd: ₹1,551.9 crore (L2)
• Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd: ₹1,634.2 crore (L3)

The scope of this contract includes the design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning, and training of personnel for standard gauge metro rolling stock. Additionally, Alstom will be responsible for a comprehensive 15-year maintenance contract. The contract period is set for 7,505 days, ensuring long-term operational efficiency.

Chennai Metro Phase 2, which received approval from the Central Government in October 2024, aims to enhance urban mobility with three new corridors. Corridor 3 will stretch from Madhavaram to SIPCOT, covering 45.4 km with 49 stations. Corridor 4 will connect Light House to Poonamallee Bypass over 26.1 km, featuring 28 stations. Meanwhile, Corridor 5 will span 44.6 km from Madhavaram to Sholinganallur, including 48 stations.

With Alstom’s involvement, Chennai Metro Phase 2 is set to deliver state-of-the-art metro services, improving connectivity and easing congestion in one of India’s fastest-growing metropolitan cities.