Ahmedabad Gets India's First Indigenous Driverless Metro Trains With Garba, Uttarayan Themes

Ahmedabad is set to get a fleet of 10 indigenous driverless metro train sets, featuring Garba and Uttarayan-inspired designs, with the first train sets now arriving in the city.

The new trains will undergo maintenance and rigorous testing at the Gyaspur Depot before being introduced into passenger service. All 10 train sets are expected to arrive in Ahmedabad in phases over the coming days.

Garba And Uttarayan-Inspired Designs

The new metro trains have been designed around two popular Gujarati cultural themes — Garba and Uttarayan — showcasing the state's traditions through the train interiors and exterior design.

The trains are being introduced as part of efforts to upgrade Ahmedabad's metro services with newer technology and locally manufactured rolling stock.

Made In India, Driverless Technology

The trains have been manufactured in India under the Make in India initiative by West Bengal-based Titagarh Rail Systems.

They are being described as the country's first indigenous driverless Metro trains with Automation Grade 4 (GoA4) technology and will operate on a 750V DC system.

The earlier fleet of 32 trains was imported from South Korea.

Trains Can Run At Up To 90 Kmph

The new train sets feature stainless-steel bodies and are designed to operate at speeds of 80 to 90 kmph.

Each train will be fully air-conditioned and equipped with automatic operation, digital passenger information displays and a smart information system.

For safety, the coaches will have CCTV cameras and advanced fire detection systems.

₹350 Crore Investment For 10 Train Sets

Each three-coach train set is estimated to cost around ₹35 crore. The total cost of the 10 train sets is therefore around ₹350 crore.

Testing Before Passenger Operations

Preliminary maintenance work has begun on the train that has reached the Gyaspur Depot.

The new train sets will undergo multiple rounds of testing and inspection before entering passenger service. They will require safety certification from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) and the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS).

Following the completion of testing and the required safety approvals, the trains will be introduced into passenger service in phases in the coming new year.