Knorr-Bremse has been contracted by Alstom to equip 52 new Movia metro trains for Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) with braking and air conditioning systems.
These trains will operate on the upcoming metro lines in Bhopal and Indore, India, which are currently under construction.
This order for Knorr-Bremse has a value in the low double-digit million EUR range. It includes the outfit of brakes and air conditioning on 52 Alstom Movia trains, totalling 156 cars.
In addition, Knorr-Bremse will provide comprehensive service for these technologies for a period of 15 years.
“We have been close to the market and customers in India for 30 years. The understanding and know-how gained pays off in long-term customer relationships. Our high-quality system solutions have already proven themselves in many Indian metro fleets such as Delhi and Mumbai. We are also approaching the new project for Alstom in the state of Madhya Pradesh with our high standards of reliability and leading quality.”
