Delhi Metro receives first ‘Make in India’ driverless metro train set- Details inside – Infrastructure News

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has received its first metro train set integrated with driverless technology, marking a major milestone under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. This is part of DMRC’s first project outsourced to an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), as per an official statement released on Monday.

DMRC Managing Director Vikas Kumar highlighted the significance of the event, stating, “Today is a historic occasion for the Delhi Metro family as we take another major step towards operationalising the Phase 4 corridors.” The first train set, dispatched from Alstom’s facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, is part of a broader plan aimed at enhancing eco-friendly and convenient travel for metro passengers.

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These new metro train sets, equipped with Grade of Automation (GOA) 4 driverless technology, are designed to operate at a top speed of 95 kmph, with an operational speed of up to 85 kmph. They will serve three lines, including two extensions and the new Gold Line 10, covering a total of 64.67 kilometres.

First Outsourced Project with 15-Year Maintenance

The €312 million project includes a 15-year maintenance contract, marking the first time DMRC has outsourced such a project to an OEM. Alstom Managing Director Olivier Loison remarked that these metro train sets would significantly contribute to improving the quality of life for Delhi’s residents, further cementing the partnership between Alstom and DMRC.

“This is yet another key milestone in our collaboration with DMRC,” said Loison, adding that Alstom is committed to creating sustainable, future-proof solutions for India’s urban transit infrastructure.

52 Trainsets Set for Delivery

The project, awarded in November 2022, will see the delivery of 52 six-car train sets for Delhi Metro’s Phase 4 expansion. The first set is now ready for operation, marking a significant achievement in India’s ongoing infrastructure development and self-reliance efforts.

(With agency inputs)

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