BEML Limited, headquartered in Bengaluru, announced on Thursday that it has won a ₹3,658 crore contract from Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). The project involves the supply of 210 metro cars, configured into 70 three-car trainsets, designed to operate in Unattended Train Operation (UTO) mode.
These trains will serve three major corridors in Chennai: Madhavaram to Sipcot (45.8 km), Lighthouse to Poonamallee (26.1 km), and Madhavaram to Sholinganallur (47 km), spanning a total network of 118.9 km, including both elevated and underground sections. BEML will handle the design, manufacturing, supply, testing, commissioning, and training for the Standard Gauge Metro Rolling Stock and Depot Machinery & Plant.
Additionally, the contract includes a 15-year comprehensive maintenance agreement. The delivery of the first trainset is planned for January 2027, with the final set scheduled for April 2029. Shantanu Roy, CMD of BEML, remarked, “This achievement underscores our commitment to strengthening India’s infrastructure and advancing urban mobility solutions.”
BEML Limited, formerly known as Bharat Earth Movers Limited, is a premier multi-technology company under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Established in 1964, the Bengaluru-based enterprise is a key player in sectors like defence, railways, mining, construction, and aerospace.
Renowned for its engineering excellence, BEML manufactures a diverse range of products, including heavy earth-moving equipment, metro rail coaches, and defence equipment. It plays a pivotal role in India’s infrastructure development and defence capabilities, contributing to the Make-in-India initiative. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a robust R&D focus, BEML continues to innovate and deliver world-class solutions for domestic and global markets, cementing its position as a trusted name in industrial engineering.
