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Alstom to deliver first Mumbai Metro Line 4 train in December with passenger runs by 2027
- •Alstom will deliver the first Metropolis trainset for Mumbai Metro Line 4 to Mumbai by mid-December, with initial shipping starting in late November.
- •The trainset was unveiled at Alstom's Sri City facility in Andhra Pradesh, featuring a 32.32-km elevated corridor linking Wadala and Kasarwadavli.
- •Following delivery, the train will undergo extensive testing and certification by RDSO and CMRS, including high-speed runs up to 90 kmph.
- •Commercial passenger operations are officially targeted to begin by August 2027 after completing all necessary trials and validations.
- •MMRDA plans to temporarily use trains from Metro Lines 2 and 7 to launch early operations while Alstom trains complete testing.
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Alstom's first trainset for Mumbai Metro Line 4 is scheduled to reach Mumbai in December, with shipping expected by the end of November. The company plans to meet its project milestone of launching commercial passenger operations by August 2027.
The first driverless Metropolis trainset for Mumbai Metro Line 4 and 4A was unveiled at Alstom's facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The trainsets were designed in Bengaluru, while propulsion systems and bogies are sourced from Coimbatore and Savli respectively.
Upon arrival in Mumbai, the trains will undergo mandatory certification by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) and the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS). This testing process includes high-speed runs up to 90 kmph, braking tests, ride index assessments, and oscillation trials before revenue services can begin.
