Titagarh Rail launches first driverless train for Bengaluru Metro

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. reaches a significant milestone by providing Bengaluru Metro’s first autonomous trainset for efficient and sustainable urban transportation.

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd., an esteemed Indian rolling stock manufacturer, formally handed over its first autonomous Made in India trainset to the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation’s (BMRCL) Yellow Line. The stainless steel, automated trainset is the first made-in-India passenger rolling stock set to run on the critical 18-kilometre line that connects the Electronics City technological and economic cluster with the rest of the city.

The official transfer cements Titagarh’s reputation as a premier manufacturer of cutting-edge, world-class trains while also highlighting India’s rise as a worldwide powerhouse for railway manufacturing. It commemorated the launch of the Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line and once again demonstrated the capabilities of Titagarh’s Metro Manufacturing Facility in Uttarpara, West Bengal. These achievements demonstrate the company’s ongoing commitment to improving urban mobility in India, as well as its expanding manufacturing capabilities and innovative approach to the railway sector.

Shri. Manohar Lal, Honourable Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, says, “As we inaugurate Bengaluru Metro’s new trainset and surpass 1,000 kilometres of operational metro rail, we celebrate a significant milestone in India’s urban mobility journey. Bengaluru, a global hub of IT and innovation, continues to address urban challenges with enhanced metro connectivity, benefiting millions. Guided by PM Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, metro projects are transforming our cities, boosting economic growth, and creating jobs. With India now ranking third globally in metro rail, we aim to surpass the United States within five years. I commend Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. for their exceptional ‘local for global’ manufacturing, delivering world-class trainsets, and contributing to Atmanirbhar Bharat.”

Umesh Chowdhary, Managing Director, Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd., states, “Today marks a significant milestone in our journey at Titagarh as we proudly deliver the trainset for Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line. This achievement is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation and speaks of the ability, expertise, and engineering we have built up locally. We are honoured to support Bangalore’s vision of becoming a global city with world-class urban mobility solutions. Our team is dedicated to delivering advanced, sustainable, and efficient rolling stock that will redefine the commuting experience for millions of passengers in Karnataka.”

The trainset is designed for cutting-edge performance and has extensive automation that allows it to operate without a driver. It is a notable milestone because it is the first Metro train wholly constructed in India for Bangalore Metro’s Yellow Line, as well as Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd’s first stainless steel train set. It demonstrates India’s progress towards indigenisation and its expanding role as a global rail manufacturing powerhouse, which aligns with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat.

These trains operate in driverless (GOA4) mode, which improves efficiency through enhanced automation. The streamlined design blends modern amenities, low power usage, increased sustainability, and world-class safety measures to provide a better and more secure passenger experience. Titagarh will supply two additional trainsets on the Yellow Line by April of this year. The company will then increase manufacturing, delivering two trains per month by September 2025.  

For more details, visit: https://www.titagarh.in/

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