Alstom starts making 96 extra Chennai Metro cars
In short
Alstom has started making 96 extra Metropolis driverless metro cars for Chennai Metro Phase II. The order is part of a €135 million contract from Chennai Metro Rail Limited in 2025.
This adds more train cars for Chennai’s metro expansion and supports the Phase II project.
What the reporting says
Alstom has commenced manufacturing 96 additional Metropolis driverless metro cars for Chennai Metro Phase II under a €135 million contract awarded by Chennai Metro Rail Limited in 2025. The project adds to the city’s metro expansion and follows the order awarded to the company.
Why it matters
Alstom has begun manufacturing 96 additional Metropolis driverless metro cars for Chennai Metro Phase II under a €135 million contract from Chennai Metro Rail Limited in 2025. The order is part of the metro system’s expansion in Chennai and directly involves Alstom and CMRL. The reported update is a production commencement, with no further project timeline details provided in the source.