CHENNAI, OCT 25:Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has successfully delivered the 600th MOVIA metro car to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). Harsh Dhingra, Chief Country Representative India, Bombardier Transportation, today handed over the metro car to Mangu Singh, Managing Director, DMRC, in Savli, Gujarat, in the presence of management teams and employees of both companies.MOVIA metros from Bombardier continue to form an integral element of DMRC expansion plans to improve mobility and expand the current network to the outskirts of the city. Ridership is expected to reach an impressive 4 million passengers each day.The modern, high capacity MOVIA vehicles are designed to accommodate 1,480 passengers per four-car train set. This can be increased to 2,220 passengers per six-car set and 2,960 passengers per eight-car set. Sustainability and eco-friendliness are among the key aspects of the technologies used, such as the MITRAC propulsion system with regenerative braking which creates up to 30 per cent in energy savings.Mangu Singh, Managing Director, DMRC, said: "Delhi Metro has been expanding its network rapidly and the DMRC is pleased to celebrate the delivery of the 600th metro car. These coaches will help us to carry the increasing number of metro passengers in Delhi in a safe and efficient manner."Bombardier broke new ground as the first multinational company to set up a wholly owned railway vehicle manufacturing site at Savli, Gujarat, which includes the production of car bodies and bogies. With an investment valued at 33 million euro, the site has generated employment opportunities for nearly 800 people and indirectly generates approximately 3,000 jobs in the Vadodara region of Gujarat. The site recently had its International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) certification upgraded, thereby becoming the only railway vehicle manufacturing unit in India to achieve this accomplishment.Bombardier's manufacturing facilities have been involved in the complete range of railway vehicle manufacturing during the last three years of commercial production, and are gearing up to expand the company's industrial activities in the country as well as regionally. Bombardier is also responsible for the train control and signalling system on two line sections of the Delhi Metro network, covering 39 km.The Savli site is involved in the manufacturing and supply of semi-finished BOMBARDIER FLEXX Metro 3001 bogies for Adelaide's Suburban Rail Network in Australia. In addition, it will assemble and deliver diesel locomotives to Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc for its export to Southeast Asia and the Pacific region.Bombardier Transportation offers the broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers innovative products and services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. The company employs around 1,100 people in India, where it operates a railway vehicle manufacturing site at Savli including a bogie assembly hall; a propulsion systems manufacturing facility and software development centre for signalling and traction applications at Maneja, Gujarat; and an engineering centre in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, which is already sourcing key global projects.Bombardier is a Canadian MNC, but Bombardier Transportation is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and has a very diverse customer base with products or services in more than 60 countries. It has an installed base of over 100,000 vehicles worldwide.ramesh.m@thehindu.co.in(This article was published on October 25, 2012)RELATEDNEWSDelhi Metro to induct 68 eight-coach trainsBombardier bags 84-m order from Delhi MetroTOPICStransport and logistics|railway|What's this?What's this?MORE FROM BUSINESS LINE Afghanistan, a cauldron of chaos Your Financial Plan Disclosure of Voting results of Postal Ballot (Clause 35A) Nucleus Software Exports (200.7) Garment industry faces payment crisisFROM AROUND THE WEB 50 Countries offering visa on arrival for IndiansHappy Trips 10 Bangalore restaurants every foodie must visitHappy Trips Whats After Oil for Saudi Arabia?OZY 67% of Adults are Dissatisfied at Work - What's the Solution?Ricoh Why Criminals Arent Robbing Banks AnymoreOZYRecommended byinShare1

In June 2007, Bombardier Transportation was awarded a contract by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) to supply 340BOMBARDIER MOVIAmetro cars in 4, 6 and 8-car trainset configuration for operation on the extended Delhi Metro network. In March 2008 and July 2010, DMRC exercised the options for additional 84 and 114MOVIAmetro cars. In 2011, another 76 cars were ordered, bringing the total number of metro cars ordered to 614 cars.High capacityMOVIAvehicles reduce the daily travel time for around 4 million passengers, alleviating the heavy traffic congestion and pollution caused by more than one million cars that commute in New Delhi every day. The trains provided effective public transport during the 2010 Commonwealth Games that was held in New Delhi, home to almost 16 million people. BombardierCITYFLOmass transit signalling technology was also provided for the same customer, increasing frequency and availability of services.Metro Delhi Datasheet (PDF)OperatorDelhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd

Carbody MaterialStainless Steel

Length (4-cars consist)89,680 mm

Width3,200 mm

Max. Speed85 km/h

Seated Passengers (4-, 6- and 8-cars consists)184, 284 and 384

Standees(8 passengers/m2)1,296, 1,956 and 2,616

Our modern metros: helping cities breatheRapidly increasing capacity is the biggest single challenge facing all mass transit operators today. As major cities expand, so too does the demand for high capacity vehicles providing fast, efficient and comfortable urban transport.Efficient rail-bound mass transit systems have become a prerequisite for the sustainable development of urban areas.Worlds leading metro providerAs the worlds leading metro manufacturer, were shaping the future of mass transit travel. Our high tech, high capacity metros deliver rapid, reliable and cost-effective transport solutions around the globe.Over seven billion people use our metros every year in major cities like New York, Montral, London, Berlin, Shanghai and New Delhi.Pioneering sustainable designsEnvironmental sustainability lies at the heart of our design philosophy. We mix proven and standardized components with the most advanced technologies and materials. This combination ensures: optimized train performance high reliability, safety and maintainability low energy consumption, noise levels and environmental impact operational savingsOur state-of-the-artMITRACpropulsion and control systemenables smooth running, longer lifetime and low lifecycle costs. It also provides the backbone for open and innovative IP-based control and communication equipment.FlexibleMOVIAstrengthens your brandTodays market is characterized by a huge variety of technical and operational requirements. Our flexible, modular metro designs can be customized to meet your needs and strengthen your brand. It lowers operating costs and ensures easy maintenance and repair.With their spacious modern interior and stylish exterior design, ourMOVIAmetros can be tailored to local climate conditions and assembly production. Theyre also fully accessible, with wide doors and spacious gangways to facilitate rapid passenger flow.Why chooseMOVIAmetros Proven technology:selection of standardized systems and components for enhanced performance, from shorter lead times to high availability and predictable operating costs Completely modular:flexible adaptation to customer requirements as well as a wide range of comfort levels Advanced train control technology TCMS:open and future proof backbone for innovative control and communication technologies Customized design and interior layout:operators unique brands reinforced Modular assembly technology:adaptable to local assembly and production requirements Environmentally friendly:use of latest propulsion technology with low energy consumption, minimized noise levels and up to 90% recyclabilityMOVIAmetro is on the moveWeve sold more than 4,000MOVIAmetro cars to date. Recent highlights include: Winning the contract to supply 410 subway cars to San Francisco and 300 subway cars to New York City supplying 1,771 newMOVIAvehicles to London Underground, currently the worlds biggest rail system upgrade supplying 264 fully automatedMOVIAvehicles for the Singapore Downtown Line supplying a total of 614MOVIAmetro cars for the Delhi Metro delivering our 1,500th metro car to China