Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has successfully delivered the first Metropolis metro train for Pune Metro Line 3 from its world-class manufacturing facility in Sricity, Andhra Pradesh. These 100% Made-in-India trains have an operating speed of 85 km/h and will connect Hinjewadi’s IT hub with Shivajinagar’s central business district, significantly enhancing urban mobility in Pune, Maharashtra’s second-largest city.
Handover Ceremony and Project Impact
At the handover ceremony, Olivier Loison, Managing Director of Alstom India, expressed his excitement about the project: “We are thrilled to be contributing to this prestigious project by Tata Group. We are confident that our locally manufactured, technologically advanced Metropolis metro trains will play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for the citizens and the overall development of the city. At Alstom, we focus on developing sustainable products and solutions that stand the test of time by operating efficiently for decades to come.”
The Pune Metro Line 3 is a 23 km elevated metro rail project connecting the IT hub of Hinjawadi to the central business district of Shivajinagar. The project, featuring 23 stations, is a joint undertaking by Tata Group and Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). Tata Group has established Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited as a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to build this corridor.
Partnership and Contract Details
In 2021, a joint venture between Alstom India, TRIL Urban Transport Private Limited (a Tata Group company), and Siemens Project Ventures GmbH (a subsidiary of Siemens Financial Services) was awarded the contract by PMRDA. The contract includes providing rolling stock, electrical, and mechanical system works for this elevated metro line. The project will be developed and operated on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) basis.
Under this contract, Alstom is manufacturing 22 Metropolis trainsets, each consisting of three cars capable of carrying 1,000 passengers per train.
Technological and Environmental Excellence
Alstom’s modern metro trains have been serving the diverse needs of customers worldwide for over 60 years. Designed to fit both new and existing infrastructure, Metropolis metro trains can be adapted to various capacity needs. They feature flexible configurations from 2-to-9-cars, different gauge profiles, voltage systems, and individual interior designs. The trains can be operated manually or driverless and are known for their low noise levels, high recyclability, and optimized energy efficiency to minimize environmental impact. Over 35,000 Metropolis metro cars are in operation or have been ordered in more than 70 cities across 40 countries.
Alstom’s Commitment to Sustainability
Alstom is committed to contributing to a low-carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions. Offering a broad portfolio ranging from high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling, and digital mobility, Alstom continues to support India’s freight revolution and passenger movement.
With six industrial sites and four major engineering centers in India, Alstom caters to domestic project needs while also delivering for many international projects. Supporting the government’s modernization initiatives, Alstom has introduced several breakthrough technologies in India, including world-class rolling stock, rail equipment, infrastructure, signaling, and services. Fully aligned with India’s vision of ‘Make-in-India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, Alstom remains committed to strengthening its local sourcing and supply chain ecosystem.
