Alstom announced the commercial commissioning of the final section of the Namo Bharat regional rapid corridor (Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut), as well as the launch of the Meerut Metro service, projects equipped with Indian-made trains and advanced ETCS Hybrid Level 3 over LTE 4G signaling solutions.
The inauguration of the new sections – New Ashok Nagar–Sarai Kale Khan (5.5 km) and Meerut South–Modipuram (21 km), together with the 21 km Meerut Metro line – marks a major step forward in the development of urban mobility in the National Capital Region and in improving intra-urban transport in Meerut.
World premiere: ETCS Hybrid Level 3 on LTE 4G
Meerut Metro becomes the first metro system in the world to operate with ETCS Hybrid Level 3 on LTE 4G infrastructure, a technology that promises a higher level of safety, operational flexibility, and energy efficiency.
The system combines ETCS principles with modern radio communications, reducing dependence on traditional detection equipment and enabling more precise traffic management.
India’s fastest urban metro network
Meerut Metro trains have a design speed of 135 km/h and a maximum operating speed of 120 km/h, making them the fastest urban metro trains in India.
The rolling stock was designed at Alstom’s engineering center in Hyderabad and manufactured in Savli (Gujarat) in accordance with the “Make in India” program. The traction systems and electrical equipment were produced at Alstom’s facility in Maneja.
21 km and 12 stations for Meerut Metro
The Meerut Metro line covers 21 km between Meerut South and Modipuram and includes 12 stations. Four of these are directly integrated with the Namo Bharat RRTS regional rapid transit system, ensuring seamless connections between regional and urban transport.
The project is coordinated by NCRTC, which is developing India’s first regional rapid transit network (RRTS), designed to reduce pressure on road traffic in the Delhi area and facilitate commuting between satellite cities.
Comprehensive contract: trains, signaling, and maintenance for 15 years
In 2020, Alstom was awarded the contract for: The trains are part of the Adessia platform for suburban transport and include passenger-oriented features: luggage racks, information screens, USB sockets, spaces for people with reduced mobility, and areas dedicated to emergency medical interventions.
- the design and delivery of 180 RRTS carriages (30 multiple units);
- the delivery of 30 MRTS carriages (10 multiple units);
- the supply of signaling, train control, telecommunications, and LTE communication systems;
- the installation of platform doors;
- maintenance services for a period of 15 years.
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