Siemens Limited has secured an order from Titagarh Rail Systems Limited to supply advanced propulsion systems and Train Control & Monitoring Systems (TCMS) for the Pune Metro Rail Project extension. The contract marks another milestone in strengthening indigenous capabilities for India’s rapidly expanding urban rail network while supporting the country’s focus on sustainable public transportation.
Under the agreement, Siemens will undertake the design, manufacture, supply and warranty of critical propulsion equipment for 12 metro trainsets. The scope includes traction converters, auxiliary converters, traction motors and integrated Train Control & Monitoring Systems, which together will enhance train performance, energy efficiency, operational reliability and passenger safety.The order further reinforces Siemens’ long-standing presence in India’s mobility sector and reflects the increasing adoption of locally developed technologies for metro rail projects under the Government’s Make in India initiative.
Rajeev Joisar, Chief Executive Officer, Mobility Business, Siemens Limited, said the company is pleased to collaborate with Titagarh Rail Systems Limited on the Pune Metro expansion project. He noted that the partnership represents an important step in supporting India’s growing metro ecosystem with advanced propulsion and train control technologies. He added that as urban transportation networks continue to expand across the country, strengthening domestic manufacturing and engineering capabilities remains a key priority. Leveraging its established manufacturing footprint and engineering expertise in India, Siemens aims to contribute to the development of next-generation rail technologies while supporting sustainable urban mobility.
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited also described the partnership as a significant step towards expanding indigenous manufacturing of advanced metro systems.Umesh Chowdhary, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, said the collaboration reinforces the company’s commitment to near-complete localisation of critical rail technologies. He noted that Pune Metro holds special significance for Titagarh, as it marked the company’s entry into the passenger rail segment and introduced India’s first aluminium-bodied metro coaches. According to him, the latest order further strengthens the country’s aluminium metro coach ecosystem while laying the foundation for a long-term partnership between the two companies in India’s urban mobility sector. The Pune Metro extension is expected to benefit from advanced propulsion technology that delivers higher energy efficiency, improved acceleration, enhanced reliability and simplified maintenance, contributing to smoother and more sustainable metro operations.
Siemens Limited continues to play a pivotal role in advancing India’s infrastructure, industrial and mobility sectors through technology-driven solutions. With expertise spanning digitalisation, automation and intelligent transportation systems, the company develops technologies that improve operational efficiency, accelerate sustainability and support smarter cities. The latest order further underscores Siemens’ commitment to strengthening India’s metro rail infrastructure through innovation, localisation and world-class engineering capabilities.
