Titagarh Rail Secures Rs 1,600-Crore Mumbai Metro Coach Contract

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) has clinched a monumental Rs 1,598.55-crore contract to manufacture 108 coaches for Mumbai Metro’s Line 6, marking a significant milestone in India’s urban transit expansion. The announcement, made on Monday, underscores TRSL’s growing dominance in the rail mobility sector.

The contract, awarded by NCC Ltd on behalf of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), involves the design, manufacture, supply, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of 18 train sets, each comprising six coaches. These will serve Line 6, connecting Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli along the Eastern Express Highway. The project includes a two-year defect liability period followed by five years of comprehensive maintenance.

TRSL’s Deputy MD, Pritish Chowdhary, revealed that each coach costs approximately Rs 10-11 crore, with the contract maintaining a healthy 9-10% profit margin. “This margin will improve as we enhance capacity and complete our backwards integration,” Chowdhary told PTI. The design-build phase is slated for completion within 104 weeks, paving the way for the maintenance phase.

Also Read: Pune Cops Accused of Assault, Casteist Remarks

Operating from its advanced manufacturing facility in Uttarpara, West Bengal, TRSL is poised to strengthen its footprint in India’s urban transit market. This contract aligns with the company’s strategic vision to lead in rail mobility solutions, further solidifying its role in transforming urban transportation.

Also Read: Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Chaitanya Baghel’s Custody Prolonged