Alstom’s Movia Trains, Urbalis Forward Signalling and Long-Term Maintenance Support Next Phase of Indore Metro Yellow Line as Revenue Operations Expand

Alstom’s Movia Trains, Urbalis Forward Signalling and Long-Term Maintenance Support Next Phase of Indore Metro Yellow Line as Revenue Operations Expand

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has supported the start of revenue operations on the next phase of the Indore Metro Yellow Line with its India-built Movia metro trains, Urbalis Forward CBTC signalling and long-term maintenance services, extending the company’s role in Madhya Pradesh’s expanding urban transport network. Under its contract with Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Alstom is delivering 52 Movia trainsets and 15 years of comprehensive maintenance, including seven years of signalling train control and telecommunications maintenance. The Indore Yellow Line spans 31.5 kilometres overall, with 16 stations across 16.72 kilometres currently in operation, supported by 10 Alstom-equipped trainsets and the Gandhinagar Depot and Test Track. The three-car trains, manufactured in Savli, Gujarat, can carry 144 seated and 981 standing passengers, operate at up to 80 km/h and feature regenerative braking, intelligent lighting, advanced monitoring and passenger-security systems. With 23 of the 25 trainsets allocated to Indore already delivered, the project reinforces Alstom’s contribution to Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat while combining rolling stock, digital signalling and lifecycle services to support reliable, energy-efficient and scalable metro operations.

(PRESS RELEASE) SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, 7-Sep-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom is marking the start of revenue operations on the next phase of the Indore Metro Yellow Line, bringing its Movia metro trains, Urbalis Forward communications-based train control technology and long-term maintenance capabilities into expanded passenger service in Madhya Pradesh.

The milestone forms part of Alstom’s contract with the Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL), which covers the delivery of 52 Movia metro trainsets together with 15 years of comprehensive maintenance services, including seven years of maintenance for signalling train control and telecommunications systems.

Alstom said its rolling stock, signalling, digital systems and lifecycle management capabilities are supporting the development of safer, more reliable and lower-emission urban mobility in Indore and Bhopal, serving a combined population of more than six million people.

The project is being delivered in India and supports the Government of India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

Revenue operations expand following launch of Indore’s priority corridor

The new phase extends the operational reach of the Indore Metro following the earlier launch of the system’s super-priority corridor, which also uses Alstom technology.

Olivier Loison, Managing Director of Alstom India, said the latest milestone expands Indore’s metro network and demonstrates the company’s partnership with MPMRCL across trains, signalling and maintenance.

He said Alstom’s objective is to provide Indore with a sustainable, efficient and increasingly intelligent public transport system while delivering the project through its Indian industrial and engineering footprint.

Indore Metro Yellow Line spans 31.5 kilometres

The Indore Metro Yellow Line has a planned total length of 31.5 kilometres.

A 16.72-kilometre mainline with 16 stations is currently in operation and uses 10 Alstom-equipped trainsets.

The system operates at Grade of Automation 1 (GoA1) with Automatic Train Protection (ATP) on the mainline and is supported by the Gandhinagar Depot and Test Track.

Alstom said 23 of the 25 trainsets allocated to Indore have already been delivered, demonstrating continued progress against its manufacturing and delivery programme.

Movia trains designed and manufactured in India

The Indore metro trainsets are designed and manufactured at Alstom’s rolling stock facility in Savli, Gujarat.

Each three-car train is engineered for passenger capacity, accessibility, safety and energy efficiency and can operate at speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour.

A train can accommodate 144 seated passengers and 981 standing passengers and includes dedicated areas for passengers with reduced mobility.

The trains use energy-efficient traction systems with regenerative braking, enabling braking energy to be recovered and helping reduce overall energy consumption.

Ambient lighting and intelligent lighting controls are also incorporated to optimise energy use.

Integrated digital systems enhance monitoring and passenger security

Alstom’s Train Control and Management System (TCMS) is integrated with an automatic track inspection system designed to support reliable, high-speed transmission of operational data.

Passenger and operational security features include continuous CCTV monitoring, unattended-object detection, empty-train detection and direct communication channels linking passengers and staff with train operators and the control centre.

These technologies are intended to provide operators with better visibility of train and infrastructure conditions while supporting passenger safety and service reliability.

Urbalis Forward CBTC supports higher-frequency metro operations

The Indore Metro uses Urbalis Forward, Alstom’s next-generation Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling platform.

The technology is designed to manage passenger demand, optimise train throughput and improve operational efficiency by supporting safe and fluid train movements with reduced waiting times.

According to Alstom, Urbalis technology has been deployed on 190 metro lines in 32 countries.

The system is also intended to provide the capacity and flexibility required for future growth as passenger numbers and service frequency increase.

15-year maintenance programme supports long-term availability

Alstom will support the system through a 15-year comprehensive maintenance agreement, complemented by its FlexCare Perform lifecycle service solutions.

The company said the programme is designed to maintain high asset availability, stable operations and long-term performance of the metro fleet and associated systems.

Alstom currently maintains more than 36,000 rail vehicles worldwide, positioning maintenance and lifecycle management as an important part of its broader rail systems portfolio.

The Indore agreement also includes seven years of maintenance for the signalling train control and telecommunications systems.

Indian industrial footprint supports domestic manufacturing strategy

Alstom operates six industrial sites and five major engineering centres in India, providing rolling stock, signalling, components and services for both domestic and international projects.

The company said the Indore programme is fully aligned with India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat policies, with the trains and supporting systems developed, manufactured and delivered through its local capabilities.

Alstom is also continuing to expand local sourcing and its Indian supply-chain ecosystem as it supports the country’s wider rail and urban mobility investment programme.

Alstom in India

Alstom is the only multinational sustainable mobility provider in India, to have a comprehensive portfolio of offerings to meet customer specific needs and continues to be a strategic partner in supporting India’s rail revolution. With six industrial sites and five major engineering centres, the company caters to domestic as well as international project needs with its world class rolling stock, components, signalling and services solutions. Fully aligned with the country’s vision of Make-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, Alstom remains deeply committed to strengthening its local sourcing and supply chain ecosystem.

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SOURCE: Alstom