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Ahmedabad’s First ‘Make in IndiaMetro Train Unveiled at Titagarh Plant

The first set will reach the city within days after certification to bolster capacity for the 21‑km Phase‑2 rollout.

Overview

  • GMRCL has ordered 10 trains from Titagarh Rail Systems, with nine to follow in phases over the next five to six months after the first unit’s certification.
  • The stainless‑steel coaches are manufactured in India at Titagarh’s facility near Kolkata using domestic resources and modern production methods.
  • Official statements say the trains include best‑in‑class fire protections and are capable of fully automated, driverless service under Grade of Automation 4.
  • Ahmedabad Metro carries more than 160,000 passengers daily with 30–40 percent annual ridership growth, heightening the need for additional trains.
  • The new fleet is intended to support the Phase‑2 expansion, with remaining sections expected to become operational soon, according to the government.