ABB Secures Major Traction Order for Mumbai Metro Expansion, Strengthens India Footprint

Noida, January 28, 2026: 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 the Mumbai Metro Line 5 (Orange Line), Thane to Kalyan via Bhiwandi, and Line 6 (Pink Line), from Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli. These upcoming metro lines are key to Mumbai’s rail network in significantly improving connectivity between key geographical locations, reduce travel time, and ease road traffic for daily commuters. The order reinforces ABB’s role as a trusted partner in delivering energy-efficient, reliable, and sustainable solutions for India’s growing metro networks.

The scope of supply covers 18 six-car trainsets for Line 6 and 22 six-car trainsets for Line 5, providing a complete, integrated traction and control solution. ABB’s delivery includes traction converters, auxiliary converters, traction motors, and TCMS software, ensuring high reliability, energy efficiency, and optimized lifecycle performance for one of India’s most significant urban mobility projects. 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.

“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,” said Roger Buchmann, Global Business Line Head- Rail Systems, ABB. “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. By combining optimized power usage with localized manufacturing, we are supporting sustainable mobility, reduced lifecycle energy consumption, and a lower environmental footprint for India’s growing metro networks,” added Roger.

The 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. The current order underscores the strength of this relationship and its shared commitment to advancing modern, energy-efficient metro rail transport in India. The agreement also envisages collaborative manufacturing and partial co-production of traction motors, traction converters, and auxiliary converters for 25kV AC metro systems in India. With this win, ABB reinforces its role as a trusted technology partner to India’s metro rail sector combining global expertise with deep local execution to help cities move more people, more efficiently, and more sustainably.

This order 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. It 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.