Alstom’s metro trainsets and signalling system transform mobility in Kanpur as revenue service extends for Corridor I

Alstom is building and delivering at total of 201 metro cars (67 three-car trainsets) and an advanced signalling solution for the Agra-Kanpur metro project. These trains have been designed at Alstom’s engineering centre in Hyderabad while the signalling solution has been developed in Gurugram, India and Bangkok, Thailand. The metro trains have been manufactured at Alstom’s state-of-the-art facility in Savli, Gujarat, under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. The first trainset was delivered to Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) by Alstom in September 2021 in Kanpur. So far, 40 trains are operating successfully in the city and are accommodating approximately 960 passengers in the three-car configuration.

Olivier Loison, Managing Director, Alstom India said, “We have a strong partnership with UPMRC and are proud to have contributed to almost all metro projects in the state. Together, we are committed towards reshaping the transportation landscape of the state. The extended metro service will transform mass mobility in Kanpur and provide a safe, efficient, and sustainable mode of transportation.”

State-of-the art rolling stock and signalling solution for Kanpur

The new metro trains offer a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to other modes of transportation. They will benefit around 4.5 million residents of the city of Kanpur. Additionally, the overall project will significantly contribute towards the socio-economic development of the region.

Inspiration from Uttar Pradesh’s rich cultural heritage combined with best-in-class design has resulted in an attractive metro trainset look. Kanpur’s metro provides an accessible and welcoming experience for passengers. The air-conditioned cars have automated sliding doors, comfortable seating and standing spaces, dedicated areas for passengers with reduced mobility, and modern passenger information systems. 

Operating at up to 80 kph, Alstom’s metro trains for Kanpur are built with strong stainless-steel car bodies and a modular and aerodynamic design meeting highest safety, security and environmental standards. They are equipped with Flexx bogies and Mitrac propulsion system increasing energy efficiency through regenerative braking and reducing operating costs. They feature a Communication Based Train Control System (CBTC) for Automatic Train Operations. As an undisputed leader in CBTC technology with over 30 years of expertise in communications-based train control and more than 190 metro lines equipped in over 32 countries, Alstom's CBTC technology answers the worldwide mobility challenges of today and provides fluid, connected mobility to passengers in times of increasing transportation needs.

Alstom is the only multinational sustainable mobility provider in India, to have a comprehensive portfolio of offerings to meet customer specific needs, from cost-efficient mass-market platforms to high-end technological innovations. Synonymous with the country’s ‘Rail Revolution’, Alstom continues to be a strategic partner in supporting India’s freight revolution and passenger movement. With six industrial sites and four major engineering centres, the company not only caters to domestic project needs, but also delivers for many international projects. Supporting the government’s modernisation initiatives, Alstom has been at the forefront of introducing several breakthrough technologies in India with world class rolling stock, rail equipment & infrastructure, signalling and services. Fully aligned with the country’s vision of Make-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, Alstom remains deeply committed to strengthening its local sourcing and supply chain ecosystem.

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