Chennai Metro: Alstom Unveils First Driverless Train For Phase 2 – Read All Details

Henry Okwiri, left, the Chief of Operations for Alstom's rail projects in Kolkata, speaks to the press at the Rail Vikas Bhavan in New Delhi. The French engineering and technology company, which is a key player in smart and sustainable transportation, pronounces that the first trainset without a driver has been received on the Chennai Metro Rail Phase II project.

(Photo Credit: X) Chennai Metro: Alstom Unveils First Driverless Train For Phase 2 – Read All Details 

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Alstom received a contract in February this year to manufacture 36 trains consisting of three cars each. The trains are to be operational on a 26 km stretch, which is a part of Phase-II of the line extending from Poonamallee Bypass to Light House through 28 stations, where 18 are elevated and 10 are underground, the statement explained.

The trainsets manufactured in the Sri City plant in the bordering Andhra Pradesh state are under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ drives initiated by the Centre.

The project is valued at Euro 124 million which include training the Chennai Metro personnel in operation and maintenance. The statement added that these trains would provide the residents of Chennai with an efficient and eco-friendly, luxurious travel option.

"Chennai Metro has become a beacon of efficient and reliable transportation, transforming daily commutes for its residents. We are proud to support this vision by delivering world-class Made-in-India driverless metro trains that not only elevate the commuter experience but also drive sustainable mobility by reducing emissions and easing road congestion," Alstom India Managing Director Olivier Loison said.

"As India’s trusted partner in advancing sustainable transportation, Alstom is committed to strengthening this partnership and reshaping Chennai’s mass transit landscape for a greener future," Loison added.

The plans for the trains were done in Bengaluru, with the assembly of the trains being done at the rail manufacturing plant set up in Sri City, Tada, Andhra Pradesh.

In the year of 2010, Alstom supplied 208 metro cars for the first phase of the Chennai Metro Rail project. With the delivery of the first trainset of Chennai Metro Phase II, Alstom is further proving its dedication towards revolutionizing mobility in the city of Chennai for the better advancement of the city.