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Alstom Transport India Ltd started the production of the driverless metro trainsets for the Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) at its manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The first trainset is projected to be delivered to CMRL in August 2024.
The CMRL awarded the deal for the supply of 36 driverless (UTO – Unattended Train Operation) trainsets to Alstom Transport India Ltd at a total value of ₹1,216 crore. The trainsets will be in a 3-car formation each (108 cars) for the Chennai Metro’s phase-2 project.
The scope of the deal includes the supply of driverless trains, encompassing the design, manufacture, testing, and commissioning of standard gauge metro rolling stock. It also includes the training of personnel, supply of spare parts, and defect liability, says a release from Chennai Metro.
Following the completion of car body manufacturing, Alstom will proceed with fitting and final assembly. Subsequently, the first trainset will undergo the necessary testing and validation at the manufacturer’s premises before its delivery to CMRL’s Poonamallee Depot.
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