Mumbai, Nov 29: BEML Limited on Thursday said that it has been awarded a prestigious contract worth approximately Rs 3,658 crore, inclusive of taxes and duties, by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL).
This significant contract, numbered ARE02A, involves the design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning, and training for Standard Gauge Metro Rolling Stock (Electrical Multiple Units) and Depot Machinery & Plant, along with a 15-year comprehensive maintenance contract.
Under the project, BEML will deliver 210 metro cars configured into 70 three-car trainsets (DMC + TC + DMC), which will primarily operate in Unattended Train Operation (UTO) mode (GoA4), the most advanced level of automation for metro systems.
According to the company, the metro trains will serve three key corridors in Chennai- Madhavaram to Sipcot (45.8 km), Lighthouse to Poonamallee (26.1 km) and Madhavaram to Sholinganallur (47 km).
The total network spans 118.9 km, including 76.3 km of elevated tracks and 42.6 km underground. The first trainset is scheduled for delivery in January 2027, with the final trainset expected by April 2029. Comprehensive maintenance services will begin after the 70th trainset starts revenue operations and will continue for 15 years.
BEML CMD Shantanu Roy expressed his pride in the achievement, stating, “We are committed to delivering metro coaches of unparalleled excellence, manufactured at our Bangalore rail complex, to meet the requirements of Chennai Metro. Our dedication extends to ensuring a world-class commuting experience for the citizens of our nation as we progress towards becoming Viksit Bharat. At BEML, we take immense pride in contributing to the nation’s infrastructure development.”
This landmark project reaffirms BEML’s position as a pioneer in manufacturing advanced metro rolling stock in India. By leveraging innovation and excellence, BEML will ensure these trains meet the highest global standards of safety, comfort, and operational efficiency, significantly contributing to the transformation of Chennai’s urban transit infrastructure,” the company statement added.