Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. has secured a significant order from NCC Limited to supply 108 metro coaches for Mumbai Metro Line-6. The project involves design, manufacturing, supply, testing, and commissioning of 18 trains along with 7 years of post-commissioning maintenance. The contract worth Rs. 1,598.55 crore is part of an important package, aimed to improve urban transport infrastructure.
Introduction:
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), one of India’s prominent rolling stock manufacturers, has won a contract for the Mumbai Metro Line-6 project from NCC Limited. The contract includes the design, manufacture, supply, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of 18 metro trains, each comprising 6 coaches, totaling 108 coaches for Mumbai Metro Line-6. The project is being executed under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
The scope of work also involves a comprehensive maintenance period of 5 years, which will start after completion of 2-year Defect Liability Maintenance Period (DLMP). The contract is worth over Rs. 1,598.55 crore.
Project Highlights:
- Client: NCC Limited (on behalf of MMRDA)
- Project: Mumbai Metro Line-6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli Eastern Express Highway)
- Rolling Stock Requirement: 18 trains of 6 coaches each (total: 108 metro coaches)
- Contract Value: Rs. 1,598.55 crore
- Execution Timeline:
- Design-Build Period: 104 weeks
- Defect Liability Period: 2 years
- Comprehensive Maintenance Period: 5 years
Mumbai Metro Line-6, commonly known as the Lokhandwala–Jogeshwari–Vikhroli–Kanjurmarg Corridor, is a vital addition to the expanding metro network of Mumbai. This line is expected to improve east-west connectivity across key suburban locations and reduce congestion on existing roadways.
By awarding this contract, NCC Limited and MMRDA reaffirm their focus on Make-in-India initiatives, ensuring that indigenous capabilities in rolling stock manufacturing are leveraged for large-scale urban mobility projects.
Titagarh’s Growing Metro Footprint:
This win further strengthens Titagarh Rail Systems’ growing presence in India’s urban transit sector. The company has consistently demonstrated its expertise in rolling stock manufacturing and has supplied metro trains for major metro systems in India, including Pune, Bangalore, and Ahmedabad.
The contract aligns with the government’s vision of expanding metro services to improve urban mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and lower carbon emissions. With the comprehensive maintenance period included, the contract also reinforces the trend of long-term performance-based engagements in public transport projects.
Conclusion:
The recent contract awarded by NCC limited for Mumbai Metro Line-6 marks a move towards improving metro connectivity in Mumbai. With a holistic scope including design, supply, and long-term maintenance, the project reinforces India’s focus on indigenous, reliable, and sustainable urban transportation solutions.
Source: Titagarh – Press Release | Image Credit (representational): Jindal Stainless
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