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Kanpur Metro Set to Transform Public Transport with 39 New Trains
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News18•17-10-2026, 17:56
Kanpur Metro Set to Transform Public Transport with 39 New Trains
- •The final consignment for Kanpur Metro has arrived, completing the delivery of 39 modern trains for both corridors.
- •All 39 trains, manufactured in Savli, Gujarat, feature three coaches each and are ready to serve the city.
- •Trains are equipped with Automatic Train Operation, regenerative braking, and CO2 sensor-based AC systems for high energy efficiency.
- •Each train has an operational speed of 80 kmph and can comfortably accommodate approximately 974 passengers at once.
- •Modern safety and comfort facilities include CCTV cameras, fire extinguishers, USB charging points, and LCD infotainment panels.
Key Questions Answered
A total of 39 modern metro trains have been delivered for the Kanpur Metro project following the arrival of the 10th and final consignment for the second corridor.
Each modern Kanpur Metro train has an operational speed of 80 kilometers per hour (with a design speed of 90 km/h) and can comfortably accommodate approximately 974 passengers at one time.
All 39 modern trains for the Kanpur Metro corridors have been manufactured at a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant located in Savli, Gujarat.
