ABB bags major order from Titagarh Rail for Mumbai Metro
ABB has secured a major order from Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. to supply advanced propulsion systems and Train Control and Management System (TCMS) software for the Mumbai Metro Line 5 (Orange Line), Thane to Kalyan via Bhiwandi, and Line 6 (Pink Line), from Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli.
The scope of supply covers 18 six-car trainsets for Line 6 and 22 six-car trainsets for Line 5, providing a complete, integrated traction and control solution. ABB’s delivery includes traction converters, auxiliary converters, traction motors, and TCMS software, ensuring high reliability, energy efficiency, and optimized lifecycle performance for one of India’s most significant urban mobility projects. Manufacturing will be executed across ABB’s Indian footprint, with converters produced at Bengaluru and motors manufactured at Vadodara, supported by local engineering, testing, and service teams.
“This order marks ABB’s entry into the 25 kV AC metro segment in India, a significant milestone that expands our technology presence in the metro rail sector,” said Roger Buchmann, Global Business Line Head- Rail Systems, ABB. “As more Indian cities develop high-capacity metro systems, this project demonstrates how energy-efficient propulsion technologies and intelligent control solutions can enable low-emission, reliable urban transport. By combining optimized power usage with localized manufacturing, we are supporting sustainable mobility, reduced lifecycle energy consumption, and a lower environmental footprint for India’s growing metro networks,” added Roger.
The new order marks another milestone in the strategic partnership between ABB and Titagarh established in 2023, for collaboration on metro projects in India. The agreement also envisages collaborative manufacturing and partial co-production of traction motors, traction converters, and auxiliary converters for 25kV AC metro systems in India.
