ABB has secured a significant order from Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd to supply advanced propulsion systems and Train Control and Management System (TCMS) software for the upcoming Mumbai Metro Line 5 (Orange Line) and Line 6 (Pink Line). The two corridors are among Mumbai’s key urban mobility projects aimed at improving public transport connectivity, lowering road congestion, and reducing travel time for daily commuters.
Mumbai Metro Line 5 will operate from Thane to Kalyan via Bhiwandi, while Line 6 will connect Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli. Both lines are expected to play a critical role in expanding the city’s metro network and linking major residential and commercial hubs.
As part of the contract, ABB will deliver an integrated traction and control solution for a total of 40 six-car trainsets. This includes 22 six-car trainsets for Line 5 and 18 six-car trainsets for Line 6. ABB’s scope of supply covers traction converters, auxiliary converters, traction motors, and TCMS software. The technology package is designed to deliver reliable performance, improved energy efficiency, and optimized lifecycle outcomes, supporting long-term operational dependability for the metro system.
Manufacturing and execution for the project will be carried out across ABB’s operations in India. Traction and auxiliary converters will be produced at ABB’s Bengaluru facility, while traction motors will be manufactured at its Vadodara plant. The project will also be supported by ABB’s local engineering, testing, and service teams, ensuring strong on-ground execution and lifecycle support.
“This order marks ABB’s entry into the 25 kV AC metro segment in India, which is an important milestone for our rail portfolio in the country,” said Roger Buchmann, Global Business Line Head – Rail Systems, ABB. “As more Indian cities expand high-capacity metro systems, this project highlights how energy-efficient propulsion technologies and intelligent control solutions can enable reliable, low-emission urban transport.”
The latest order also strengthens the strategic partnership between ABB and Titagarh Rail Systems, established in 2023 for collaboration on metro projects in India. The agreement includes provisions for collaborative manufacturing and partial co-production of traction motors, traction converters, and auxiliary converters for 25 kV AC metro systems.
ABB said the project aligns with India’s focus on localization, self-reliance, and development of domestic rail manufacturing capacity under national initiatives such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. With decades of global expertise in traction technologies, ABB continues to support rail operators worldwide with propulsion, power and control solutions that enable safe, efficient and sustainable transport systems.
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, supporting industries with solutions that enhance productivity, resilience, and sustainability. Its automation business delivers integrated technologies for process, hybrid, and maritime industries, enabling reliable operation of critical infrastructure assets.
