According to ABB's official press release, ABB has secured a major order from Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd to supply advanced propulsion systems and Train Control and Management System (TCMS) software for Mumbai Metro Line 5 (Orange Line) from Thane to Kalyan via Bhiwandi, and Line 6 (Pink Line) from Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli. The order covers 40 six-car trainsets - comprising 22 trainsets for Line 5 and 18 trainsets for Line 6 - providing a complete, integrated traction and control solution. This marks ABB's entry into the 25kV AC metro segment in India, a significant milestone that expands the company's technology presence in the metro rail sector. Financial details of the order have not been disclosed, as per the latest reports.
As per ABB's announcement, the scope of supply includes traction converters, auxiliary converters, traction motors, and TCMS software, ensuring high reliability, energy efficiency, and optimized lifecycle performance. Manufacturing will be executed across ABB's Indian footprint, with converters produced at Bengaluru and motors manufactured at Vadodara, supported by local engineering, testing, and service teams. The order also envisages collaborative manufacturing and gradual co-production of traction motors, traction converters, and auxiliary converters. The project covers Line 5 (Kapurbawadi–Kalyan APMC, 24.52 km, 17 stations) and Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar–Vikhroli (EEH), 15.60 km, 13 stations), along with five years of maintenance following a two-year Defect Liability Period (DLP).
According to ABB, this new order marks another milestone in the strategic partnership between ABB and Titagarh established in 2023 for collaboration on metro projects in India. That partnership laid the foundation for technology collaboration, localization, and long-term engagement across upcoming metro projects. In 2023, Titagarh had acquired technology for TCMS for 750V metro systems through a prior agreement with ABB, and the current partnership allows the company to complete its TCMS portfolio across traction systems used in Indian metro networks. Last year, Titagarh also established a TCMS laboratory at its design centre in Bengaluru.
As stated by Roger Buchmann, Global Business Line Head- Rail Systems, ABB, "This order marks ABB's entry into the 25 kV AC metro segment in India, a significant milestone that expands our technology presence in the metro rail sector. As more Indian cities develop high-capacity metro systems, this project demonstrates how energy-efficient propulsion technologies and intelligent control solutions can enable low-emission, reliable urban transport." Titagarh is already producing traction motors for locomotives and EMUs, and under this agreement, will progressively co-produce propulsion systems for metro applications. The company has also recently developed the traction converter for EMUs under an earlier transfer of manufacturing agreement with ABB.
According to ABB, the order is aligned with the Government's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, reinforcing the focus on self-reliance, local value creation, and sustainable growth in the country's urban mobility infrastructure. The project contributes to the long-term sustainability of India's metro rolling stock ecosystem by strengthening domestic capabilities and supporting the development of a resilient rail manufacturing value chain. For Titagarh, this represents a major move towards backward integration and indigenous manufacturing, significantly increasing local content and bringing the project close to majority localisation. The partnership combines optimized power usage with localized manufacturing, supporting sustainable mobility and reduced lifecycle energy consumption for India's growing metro networks.
