Made in India Transit Train Cars for RRTS Project Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut: Alstom begins Production of Contemporary Commuter

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Alstom RRTS Trains Made In India
Alstom RRTS Trains Made In India

The collaboration, according to Boeing India director of supply chain management Ashwani Bhargava, is a significant milestone in Boeing’s commitment to the Atmanirbhar Bharat goal.

Alstom will provide 30 regional commuter trainsets with six cars each and ten intercity mass transit trainsets with three cars each, according to the deal. These RRTS trains are 100 per cent indigenously made, with over 80 per cent localization, and are manufactured in Alstom’s factory in Savli, Gujarat in compliance with India’s “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” vision and Make-in-India principles.

Alian Spohr

This plant will manufacture the bogies and vehicle bodies, as well as to conduct train testing. The company’s factory in Maneja at Gujarat manufactures propulsion systems and electricals. “This project would transform India’s regional rail sector, benefiting millions of people and contributing to socio-economic development”, says Alian Spohr, Managing Director, Alstom India.

He adds, “We’re excited to start building these technologically advanced trains here in the United States for the country’s first semi-high-speed commuter service. At Alstom, we aim at creating long-lasting products and systems that will continue to operate efficiently for decades.”

In September 2020, the first glimpse at the train for India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) was revealed. The new trains’ fresh, modern, and advanced style is inspired by Delhi’s renowned structure, The Lotus Temple, and reflects a unique blend of sustainability and India’s rich legacy. All commuters, including the disabled, will benefit from these energy-efficient semi-high-speed aerodynamic trains, which will be outfitted with cutting-edge technology.

These trains were created with the goal of changing the future of regional commutes in India for passengers. With a design speed of 180 kmph, the RRTS routes will be home to India’s fastest trains. Ergonomics, safety, low life cycle costs, and high recyclability all help to make these trains an appealing sustainable solution for promoting public transportation and reducing pollution.

Alstom’s scope of work for this 82.15-kilometer route also includes the design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of signalling and train control, supervision, platform screen doors, and telecommunication systems. The European Train Control System (ETCS) hybrid Level 2 signalling system, which is the fundamental signalling and train control component of this route, will be the first in India. 

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