Kolkata, Nov 1 (BVI): Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), a leading Indian rolling stock manufacturer, has secured a prestigious contract from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for Mumbai Metro Line 5.
The scope of the project includes the Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Integration, Testing and Commissioning of Rolling Stock, Communication Based Signalling & Train Control, Telecommunication, Platform Screen Door Systems, and Depot Machinery & Plant, the company said in a statement.
The contract entails design, manufacture and supply of 132 Metro coaches, along with signalling for 24.9 km and telecom across 16 stations, also includes five years of Comprehensive Maintenance.
Valued at approximately INR 2,481 croreplus GST, this project marks another milestone in TRSL’s commitment to advancing India’s urban mobility infrastructure.
The contract covers both Phase 1 (Kapur Bawdi–Kasheli–Dhamankar Naka) and Phase 2 (Dhamankar Naka–Bhiwandi–Kalyan APMC) of the Mumbai Metro Line 5 project.
This marks Titagarh Rail Systems’ second major contract for the Mumbai Metro, following its earlier mandate for the rolling stock of Line 6.
The new project further strengthens TRSL’s position as one of India’s foremost contributors to the country’s fast-growing metro ecosystem, underlining its capability to deliver comprehensive, Make-in-India solutions across multiple domains of urban transit infrastructure.
Commenting on the order, Umesh Chowdhary, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd, said, “We are honoured to secure this contract for the Mumbai Metro, this time with MMRDA for Line 5. This milestone demonstrates Titagarh’s growing expertise in delivering end-to-end metro solutions.
‘Our continued partnership with Mumbai’s metro expansion reflects our commitment to India’s vision of sustainable, efficient, and world-class transportation, creating the next phase of urban mobility.”
The Make-in-India driverless metro trainsets for Line 5 will feature stainless-steel car bodies, offering durability and energy efficiency.
They will incorporate a modern, ergonomic design with comfortable interiors to enhance passenger comfort and safety.
Manufacturing will be carried out at TRSL’s cutting edge Passenger Rail Systems facility in Uttarpara, Kolkata, which is already engaged in producing advanced rolling stock for Ahmedabad, Surat, and Bangalore metro projects, as well as Sleeper Vande Bharat trains which will run across India.
With a strong legacy of innovation, Titagarh Rail Systems continues to strive towards our common goal of a Viksit Bharat.
The company remains committed to playing a crucial role in the modernization of India’s rail infrastructure while providing efficient and sustainable urban mobility solutions. (BVI)
