ABB India Secures Propulsion Order From Titagarh For Mumbai Metro Lines 5 And 6

ABB India Limited has secured an order from Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd to supply advanced propulsion systems and Train Control and Management System (TCMS) software for Mumbai Metro Lines 5 and 6, the company informed the exchanges in a press release.  

The company stated in the filing that it will provide integrated traction and control solutions for 18 trainsets for Line 6 (Pink Line), connecting Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli, and 22 trainsets for Line 5 (Orange Line), running from Thane to Kalyan via Bhiwandi. The filing noted that these lines are central to the rail network in Mumbai and intend to improve connectivity between key geographical locations, reduce travel time, and ease road traffic for daily commuters.

The scope of supply includes traction converters, auxiliary converters, traction motors, and TCMS software. Manufacturing will be executed across the company's facilities in India. According to the release, converters will be produced at the Bengaluru unit, while motors will be manufactured at Vadodara, supported by local engineering, testing, and service teams.