By Enersider Desk | New Delhi
Global mobility leader Alstom has been selected to provide new driverless trains, signalling, and maintenance services for Mumbai Metro’s upcoming Line 4. The contract, awarded through construction giant Larsen & Toubro, is valued at several hundred million euros.
The order includes 39 new six-car Metropolis trainsets and a state-of-the-art Urbalis communications-based train control (CBTC) signalling system. Alstom will also maintain the fleet and signalling for five years.
All 234 metro cars will be designed and manufactured in India, supporting the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The trains will be built at Alstom’s factory in Sri City, with key components sourced from its facilities in Coimbatore, Savli, and its Bangalore engineering centre.
The 35.3-kilometer elevated Line 4 will connect Wadala in central Mumbai to Kasarvadavali in Thane via 32 stations. It is expected to be a vital transport link, connecting to major roads and other metro lines while significantly reducing travel time and traffic congestion in the city.
The driverless trains will feature modern passenger amenities like wheelchair accessibility, bike racks, and advanced cooling systems. The core of the project is Alstom’s CBTC signalling, which enables safe, automated operations and allows trains to run frequently and efficiently.
This project expands Alstom’s strong presence in Mumbai, where its trains and signalling already operate on other metro lines. The company is a worldwide leader in CBTC technology and driverless metro systems.
The new line aims to provide a sustainable mobility boost to India’s financial capital, helping to cut CO2 emissions by offering a modern, efficient alternative to road travel.
