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Alstom has finished handing over the first trainset for the Kanpur metro to the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC). The unveiling was performed by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, at Alstom’s rolling stock manufacturing facility in Savli, Gujarat, in the presence of Kumar Keshav – Managing Director, UPMRC, and Alain SPOHR – Managing Director, Alstom. These metro trains are manufactured entirely in India at a facility in Savli, Gujarat.
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, said, “As I virtually unveil the first metro train for Kanpur, I would like to congratulate Alstom and UPMRC for the fast-paced execution of the ongoing metro project.”
“In addition to Kanpur and Agra, we are looking forward to bringing advanced metro service for enhanced public transportation and improving connectivity in cities like Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Jhansi, and Meerut in the near future,” Honorable Chief Minister added.
Alstom completed its acquisition of Bombardier Transportation (BT) on January 29, 2021, and will now be responsible for the delivery of metro rolling stock and signalling in Kanpur and Agra, as well as the scope of all BT technologies.
Alstom’s scope on the Agra-Kanpur metro project includes the design, build, and delivery of 201 metro cars (67 MOVIA metro three-car trainsets) as well as an advanced signalling solution valued at approximately INR 2051 crore (245 Mn EUR) (CITYFLO 650). In addition, the customer has the option to purchase an additional 51 metro cars. Around 5 million people in both cities will benefit from the new metro trains. Furthermore, the overall project will make a significant contribution to the region’s socio-economic development.
“We are proud to have delivered the first metro trains in record time for Kanpur Metro. We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with UPMRC and redefine the mobility needs of Kanpur and Agra, after successfully delivering Rolling Stock & Signalling solutions for the state capital Lucknow,” said Alain Spohr, Managing Director, Alstom India. “Our MOVIA metros are known around the world for their operational reliability, appealing design, and enhanced safety features – everything that makes the metro a desirable mode of transportation,” he continued.
“It is a proud moment for Alstom, which is indigenously manufacturing the rolling stock for some of the country’s most prestigious metro projects,” Kumar Keshav, Managing Director, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), said at the unveiling ceremony. He said that UPMRC is pleased to have Alstom as their partner in this journey to transform the face of urban mobility in Uttar Pradesh, with an illustrious track record of successfully delivering the trains for the Lucknow Metro in record time.
“These world-class trainsets for Kanpur and Agra will give the metro project new life. We anticipate a timely completion of this project and the provision of transportation infrastructure”, added Mr Keshav.
The latest metro fleet in India has an appealing appearance thanks to inspiration from Uttar Pradesh’s rich cultural heritage and best-in-class design. The new MOVIA metros’ aerodynamic modular design will provide a host of safety, security, and environmental benefits, as well as a fantastic passenger experience. The air-conditioned cars will be built with stainless-steel car bodies and will feature automated sliding doors, comfortable seating and standing spaces, dedicated entry areas for specially-abled passengers who use wheelchairs, and modern passenger information systems, all of which will combine to provide an accessible and welcoming environment for passengers.
FLEXX metro bogies and the MITRAC propulsion system will be installed on the trains to improve energy efficiency, lower operating costs, and ensure that the new trains meet the highest environmental standards. In the three-car configuration, each train will hold approximately 960 passengers.
