Alstom has delivered the first Metropolis train for the Delhi Metro under a €312 million contract signed in November 2022, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Alstom Delivers First Train for Delhi Metro
Photo: Alstom

The six-car electric train will operate on three lines with a total length of 65 km.

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The trains are equipped with advanced GoA4 level automatic control systems and can reach speeds of up to 95 km/h.

The contract includes maintenance of 13 trainsets for 15 years under the OEM model, with a total of 52 units to be delivered.

Assembly is fully localized in India at the Sri City plant in Andhra Pradesh, aligning with the ‘Make in India’ program.

Previously, in August 2024, Alstom launched similar trains on Hanoi’s third metro line, equipped with the Onix IGBT1 traction system, regenerative braking, and driverless operation.

These technologies enhance energy efficiency and reliability in metropolitan transportation solutions, making them a crucial component of future transport infrastructure.

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