Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. has reached a historic milestone by delivering the first autonomous, Made-in-India trainset to Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) for the Yellow Line.

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd., a well-known Indian rolling stock manufacturer, has formally turned over its first autonomous Made in India trainset to 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-kilometer line that connects the Electronics City technology and economic cluster with the rest of the city.

The official handover underlines Titagarh’s position as a premier manufacturer of cutting-edge, world-class trains, while also highlighting India’s rise to prominence as a global hub for railway manufacturing. It commemorated the launch of the Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line while also demonstrating the capabilities of Titagarh Metro Manufacturing Facility in Uttarpara, West Bengal. These accomplishments demonstrate the Company’s steadfast commitment to enhancing urban mobility in India, as well as its expanding manufacturing capabilities and innovative approach in the railway sector.

The event was attended by Shri. Manohar Lal (Honourable Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs), who participated virtually. 

Shri. Manohar Lal, Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, says,“As we inaugurate Bengaluru Metro’s new trainset and surpass 1,000 kilometers 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 ji’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., says, “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 Bengaluru’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 highlights India’s progress towards indigenisation and its expanding role as a global rail manufacturing hub, which is consistent with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of a Viksit Bharat. These trainsets 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 smooth and secure passenger experience.

Titagarh will supply two more trainsets for the Yellow Line by April of this year. The company will subsequently speed up manufacturing to provide two trains per month by September 2025.

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