Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. officially handed over its first driverless, stainless steel, Made-in-India trainset to Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line. Marking a key milestone in India’s urban mobility journey, the trainset will operate on the critical 18-km stretch, linking the Electronics City hub with world-class automation, sustainability, and cutting-edge passenger safety features.
Reinforcing India’s Urban Mobility Capabilities:
This historic delivery underscores Titagarh’s role as a trailblazer in the Indian railway manufacturing sector, showcasing India’s ability to produce world-class urban mobility solutions. Manufactured entirely at Titagarh’s state-of-the-art facility in Uttarpara, West Bengal, the trainset demonstrates the company’s commitment to supporting India’s “Viksit Bharat” vision and advancing indigenization in the railway sector.
World-Class Features for Seamless Travel:
The trainset’s cutting-edge features include fully automated driverless operations (Grade of Automation 4), reduced power consumption, enhanced passenger safety, and a sleek, modern interior design aimed at providing a seamless travel experience. As the first stainless-steel metro trainset made by Titagarh, it sets new benchmarks for innovation and sustainability.
Insights:
Shri. Manohar Lal, Honourable Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, said,“As we inaugurate Bengaluru Metro’s new trainset and surpass 1,000 kilometers of operational metro rail, we celebrate a significant milestone in India’s urban mobility journey. Bengaluru, a global hub of IT and innovation, continues to address urban challenges with enhanced metro connectivity, benefiting millions. Guided by PM Shri Narendra Modi ji’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, metro projects are transforming our cities, boosting economic growth, and creating jobs. With India now ranking third globally in metro rail, we aim to surpass the United States within five years. I commend Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. for their exceptional ‘local for global’ manufacturing, delivering world-class trainsets, and contributing to Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
Mr. Umesh Chowdhary, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd., said, “Today marks a significant milestone in our journey at Titagarh as we proudly deliver the trainset for Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line. This achievement is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation and speaks of the ability, expertise and engineering we have built up locally. We are honoured to support Bengaluru’s vision of becoming a global city with world-class urban mobility solutions. Our team is dedicated to delivering advanced, sustainable, and efficient rolling stock that will redefine the commuting experience for millions of passengers in Karnataka.”
Strategic Plans for Production Expansion:
- Titagarh Rail Systems highlighted its plans to deliver two additional trainsets for the Yellow Line by April 2025 and ramp up production to two trainsets per month by September 2025.
- This delivery not only reinforces India’s growing stature as a global hub for railway manufacturing but also celebrates Bengaluru Metro’s advancements in sustainable urban transportation.
Conclusion:
The delivery of the driverless Made-in-India trainset for Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line marks a transformative step in urban mobility. With enhanced automation, sustainability, and manufacturing innovation, Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. is paving the way for a smarter, self-reliant India while strengthening its position as a global railway industry leader.
Source: Titagarh – Press Release | Images Credit: Titagarh
