108 advanced metro coaches are being manufactured at Alstom’s facility in Sri City / • These new trains are the most advanced state-of-the-art green vehicles, designed for a safe speed of 90 kmph and operational speed of 80 kmph • The total value of the project is 124 million euros / 8 February 2024 - Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, today commenced the production of its world-class Metropolis trainsets for the Chennai Metro Phase II from its state-of-the art manufacturing facility in Sricity. This order aims to deliver 36 metro trainsets, each comprising of three cars, and capable of operating at a top speed of 80 kmph. These trains are designed to run on the 26 km corridor, a segment of Phase-II linking Poonamallee Bypass to Light House via 28 stations (18 elevated and 10 underground). The production was commenced at a commemorative ceremony led by leaders from Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. and Alstom India.(....)