Colaba- Bandra-SEEPZ Metro 3 Corridor Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation signs agreement with ALSTOM for Rolling Stock Alstom will supply 248 metro cars for Metro Line 3 Mumbai, September 10, 2018: Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRC) today signed agreement for procurement of state-of-the-art Rolling Stock with “Consortium of ALSTOM Transport India Ltd and ALSTOM Transport S.A. France” for Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro-3 corridor. Being the most competitive amongst the respective pre-qualified bidders, the contract to ALSTOM was awarded on July 19, 2018. The scope of work for M/s.Alstom is to Design, Manufacture, Supply, Install, Test and Commission 31 trains with 8 cars (width of 3.2m) configuration. The train will be of approximately 180m, with 2350 passenger carrying capacity (estimated at 6 passengers per square metre) and about 300 passengers carrying capacity for each coach with having longitudinal seating arrangement. The trains will operate on 25 KV AC Traction supply. The stainless steel cars will have 4 doors on each side. Commenting on the same, Spokesperson of MMRC said, “This is an important step towards fruition of a mega project that will certainly put Mumbaikars at comfort and great safety". Alain SPOHR, Managing Director, Alstom India and South Aisa said, "We are delighted to be the partner of choice for the prestigious Mumbai Metro Line 3 project. By providing reliable, advanced and competitive transportation solutions, we are committed bro support our customer in easing Mumbai's transport challenges. With the stipulating 75% manufacturing in India, this contract has further reinforced our commitment to invest, grow and Make In India. " For further media queries please contact Rajesh Konduparti +91 8469834515 [email protected] .