Deals14 Jun 2024, 08:17 pm
Titagarh Rail Systems Commences Trainset Production for Bangalore Metro's Yellow Line
AI Summary
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, a prominent Indian rolling stock manufacturer, has commenced the production of trainsets for the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited's (BMRCL) Phase 2 Yellow Line project. The contract, originally with China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC), faced challenges leading to delays. To address this, CRRC entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Titagarh. The company will manufacture 34 of the 36 trainsets needed for the Yellow Line at its advanced facility in Uttarpara. The 21-km Yellow Line is a crucial metro corridor designed to enhance connectivity and alleviate traffic congestion in Bengaluru.
Key Highlights
- Titagarh Rail Systems has commenced trainset production for Bangalore Metro's Yellow Line.
- The contract was originally with CRRC but faced challenges leading to delays.
- CRRC entered into a MoU with Titagarh to manufacture 34 out of 36 trainsets needed for the project.
- The first trainset is expected to be delivered in August 2024.
- The Yellow Line is a crucial metro corridor designed to enhance connectivity and alleviate traffic congestion in Bengaluru.