Bengaluru, Dec 3 (NationPress) BEML Limited, a prominent multi-sector engineering and manufacturing company operating under the Defence Ministry, has successfully acquired an additional order valued at Rs 414 crore from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), as stated in an official announcement on Wednesday.

As part of this expansion, BEML will provide six more driverless metro trainsets (comprising 36 cars) for the Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase 2 (Reach 5), thus increasing the total order from 60 trainsets (360 cars) to 66 trainsets (396 cars).

The new trainsets are designed to integrate seamlessly with the Siemens signalling system and will function on the Yellow Line corridor, enhancing the capacity and operational efficiency of Bengaluru’s urban mobility framework. The BMRCL Management has reaffirmed its confidence in BEML, acknowledging the company's proven expertise in delivering reliable and future-ready mobility solutions for the city.

Developed entirely at BEML's advanced engineering facilities in Bengaluru, these state-of-the-art driverless trainsets boast a sturdy six-car configuration made from high-tensile Austenitic stainless steel, ensuring exceptional structural strength, safety, and durability. Each car is outfitted with two roof-mounted saloon air-conditioners, providing optimal comfort and a modern travel experience for passengers.

This latest order extends Contract 5RS-DM, originally awarded to BEML in August 2023 following competitive global bidding. The base contract, with an estimated value of Rs 3,177 crore, encompasses the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and comprehensive maintenance of the metro trainsets for a duration of up to 15 years.

BEML Ltd Chairman and Managing Director, Shantanu Roy, remarked: "We are delighted to receive this repeat order from BMRCL, which strengthens our enduring partnership and the trust placed in BEML’s technological and engineering capabilities. These additional trainsets will substantially enhance the operational capacity of Bengaluru Metro and cater to the city's rapidly growing mobility requirements. BEML remains dedicated to delivering world-class, energy-efficient, and reliable metro solutions for India’s urban transit systems."

This follows an earlier order from BMRCL in March 2025, valued at approximately Rs 405 crore, for 42 additional metro cars for Reach 6, which expanded that contract’s scope from 53 trainsets (318 cars) to 69 trainsets (360 cars), as mentioned in the statement.

As the largest rolling stock supplier to BMRCL, BEML continues to play a vital role in strengthening Bengaluru’s mass transit ecosystem. The upcoming trainsets will incorporate advanced technologies, including IP-based Passenger Announcement and Passenger Information Systems, a Passenger Saloon Surveillance System (PSSS) for enhanced onboard security, LCD-based Dynamic Route Maps, and electrically operated automatic doors synchronized with Platform Screen Doors to ensure greater safety and operational efficiency.

With this expanded order, BEML further solidifies its leadership in indigenous metro manufacturing and its commitment to shaping India’s next-generation urban mobility landscape.

BEML Limited, a key multi-technology ‘Schedule A’ company, plays a crucial role in serving India’s core sectors, such as defence, rail, mining, and construction, by providing world-class products.