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CHENNAI: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has awarded a ₹3,657.53crore contract to BEML Limited for procuring 70 driverless three-car trainsets. The letter of acceptance (LoA) was handed over to BEML on Thursday.
These trains will serve corridors 3 (Madhavaram-SIPCOT) and 5 (Madhavaram-Sholinganallur) of Phase 2 metro rail expansion in the city.
Funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), this contract encompasses the design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning and comprehensive maintenance of trains for 15 years.
The scope includes depot machinery and plant for standard gauge metro rolling stock.
The first train is set to arrive at the Madhavaram depot by late 2026. After delivery, it will undergo 14 months of rigorous testing, including integration with other systems and service trials. The subsequent trainsets will be delivered in phases between March 2027 and April 2029, ensuring the project progresses on schedule.
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