Alstom has bagged contract worth Euro 85 million from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for supply of 25 state-of-the-art metros to Kochi Metro Rail. The first train sets are expected to be delivered in early 2016. They will operate over the fully elevated new Kochi metro rail network which is 25.6 km long with 22 stations. This newly built line is expected to carry up to 15 000 passengers per hour and direction.
Alstom will be in charge of the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 25 standard track gauge trains with an option to supply 25 additional metro sets. Each train will be composed of 3 cars, about 65 m long and with a capacity to carry up to 975 passengers.
Alstom is a global leader in power generation, power transmission and rail infrastructure. Present in India since 1911, Alstom has strong capabilities in engineering, manufacturing, project management and supply of products and solutions for infrastructure.
