Delhi Metro's Phase-IV Expansion Takes a Leap with Arrival of Six-Coach Train

The first six-coach train of Delhi Metro's Phase-IV expansion has arrived, manufactured by Alstom. A total of 312 coaches are expected for the project, covering several priority corridors. These driverless trains are part of India's Make in India initiative, designed for high-speed and world-class commuter service.

The first six-coach train designated for Delhi Metro's Phase-IV expansion has arrived in the city, as announced on Friday. Produced by Alstom at their Sricity facility near Chennai, the train was inaugurated on September 23, with officials from DMRC and Alstom in attendance. It is now located at the Mukundpur depot, where it will undergo essential tests needed for certification before it begins servicing the public, following statutory norms and guidelines.

Under the RS-17 contract, DMRC is set to acquire a total of 312 metro coaches, forming 52 trains for Phase-IV's key corridors, including Majlis Park to Maujpur, Janakpuri West to R K Ashram Marg, and Tughlakabad to Delhi Aerocity. These trains will be delivered to Delhi in stages shortly. Out of the 312, 234 coaches are designated for the extensions of the Pink and Magenta Lines, and 78 coaches are allocated for the Aerocity corridor, all equipped for driverless operation, enhancing the Delhi Metro's world-class service commitment while promoting the Make in India initiative.

The Delhi Metro's current network extends 392.4 kilometers with 288 stations, integrating driverless operations since December 2020 on the Magenta Line. With the ongoing Phase-IV expansion, which includes five corridors currently under various stages of construction or pre-tendering, the initiative aims to expand connectivity significantly within the national capital.

(With inputs from agencies.)