BEML Limited, a distinguished Mini Ratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has been awarded a prestigious contract worth approximately ₹3,658 crore, inclusive of taxes and duties, by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL).
This significant contract, numbered ARE02A, involves the design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning, and training for Standard Gauge Metro Rolling Stock (Electrical Multiple Units) and Depot Machinery & Plant, along with a 15-year comprehensive maintenance contract. Under the project, BEML will deliver 210 metro cars configured into 70 three-car trainsets (DMC + TC + DMC), which will primarily operate in Unattended Train Operation (UTO) mode (GoA4), the most advanced level of automation for metro systems.
The metro trains will serve three key corridors in Chennai:
Corridor 3: Madhavaram to Sipcot (45.8 km)
Corridor 4: Lighthouse to Poonamallee (26.1 km)
Corridor 5: Madhavaram to Sholinganallur (47 km)
The total network spans 118.9 km, including 76.3 km of elevated tracks and 42.6 km
underground. The first trainset is scheduled for delivery in January 2027, with the final
trainset expected by April 2029. Comprehensive maintenance services will begin after the 70th trainset starts revenue operations and will continue for 15 years.
Shri Shantanu Roy, CMD of BEML Ltd, expressed his pride in the achievement, stating: “We are committed to delivering metro coaches of unparalleled excellence, manufactured at our Bangalore rail complex, to meet the requirements of Chennai Metro. Our dedication extends to ensuring a world-class commuting experience for the citizens of our nation as we progress towards becoming Viksit Bharat. At BEML, we take immense pride in contributing to the nation’s infrastructure development.”
This landmark project reaffirms BEML’s position as a pioneer in manufacturing advanced metro rolling stock in India. By leveraging innovation and excellence, BEML will ensure these trains meet the highest global standards of safety, comfort, and operational efficiency, significantly contributing to the transformation of Chennai’s urban transit infrastructure. BEML has an illustrious track record, having recently delivered India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured Vande Bharat sleeper trainset to ICF, and securing the country’s first-of-its-kind High-Speed Rail project. As the first Indian rolling stock
manufacturer to design, develop, and supply driverless trains, BEML has successfully delivered state-of-the-art metro systems for cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.
These milestones underscore BEML’s unwavering commitment to advancing India’s transportation and infrastructure development.
BEML Limited is a leading multi-technology ‘Schedule A’ company under the Ministry of Defence, plays a pivotal role in serving India’s core sectors like Defence, Rail, Power, Mining and Construction by offering world class products. BEML operates in three verticals viz.
Defence & Aerospace, Mining & Construction and Rail & Metro and has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located at Bangalore, Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Mysore, Palakkad, with having very strong R&D infrastructure and nationwide network of sales and services. BEML Limited, a committed player in the field of manufacturing earthmoving, transportation, and construction equipment, celebrates a rich legacy spanning six decades of relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation.
