Kolkata Metro rolling stock

The Kolkata Metro Blue Line has two operational classes of trains, and one is under trial.

{{Infobox train

| background = #FFDB65

| name = ICF/BHEL rake

| image = KolkataMetroOldCoaches.jpg

| imagesize = 255px

| service = 1984–2019

| manufacturer = Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Integral Coach Factory

| designer = Integral Coach Factory

| assembly = Chennai, India

| factory = Integral Coach Factory

| family = ICF 1000 series

| yearservice = 1984–1988

| numberbuilt = 9

| numberservice = 0

| numberpreserved = 1

| numberscrapped = 8

| successor = 3000 series

| formation = 6 MC + 2 TC

| code = Bn

| capacity = 2,400 passengers

| operator = Metro Railway, Kolkata

| depots = Noapara depot, Tollygunge depot and New Garia depot

| lines = {{ric|Kolkata Metro|blue}}

| trainlength = 156 m

| carlength = 19.5 m

| width = 2.74 m

| height = 3.7 m

| doors = Sliding doors

| maxspeed = 80 kmph

| poweroutput = 3036 HP

| acceleration = 1.1 m/s²

| deceleration = 1.3 m/s²

| powersupply = 750 V DC

| hvac = Non AC, forced ventilation with washed and cooled air

| electricsystem = Third rail

| collectionmethod = Contact shoe

| bogies = ICF bogie

| brakes = Eddy current and electro-pneumatic brakes

| seating = Longitudinal facing seats

| gauge = {{Track gauge|Indian|al=on}}

}}

9 rakes were manufactured by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai and were passed into service in the first phase when the metro initially ran from Esplanade to Bhawanipur.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,304,391,400|title=Salient Data on rolling stock|access-date=2013-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806115610/http://www.mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,304,391,400|archive-date=2013-08-06|url-status=live}} These trains were yellow in colour and had a brown stripe at the bottom. Later the colour was changed to white with a maroon stripe. Lastly, they were yellow with a wide red band at the bottom. These rakes were numbed Bn (where n was the rake no.; 1, 2,...., 9){{cite news | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/kolkata-metro-to-get-40-new-ac-rakes-first-of-the-lot-arrives/articleshow/59661245.cms | title=Kolkata Metro to get 40 new AC rakes, first of the lot arrives | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170719075226/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/kolkata-metro-to-get-40-new-ac-rakes-first-of-the-lot-arrives/articleshow/59661245.cms |archive-date=2017-07-19 | newspaper=The Economic Times | agency=PTI | date=19 July 2017 | url-status=dead | access-date=1 March 2023}}{{Cite web|title=Rolling Stock|url=https://mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1579075732839-website%20updated%20information.pdf|date=2 May 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100716/jsp/calcutta/story_12690099.jsp|title=First look: your swank AC Metro|access-date=2013-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150601181604/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100716/jsp/calcutta/story_12690099.jsp|archive-date=2015-06-01|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|date=2013-08-06|title=Metro Railway Kolkata / Indian Railways Portal|url=http://www.mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,304,391,400|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806115610/http://www.mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,304,391,400|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-08-06|access-date=2020-08-07}}

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| background = #50D1FF

| name = ICF/NGEF rake

| image =

| imagesize = 255px

| service = 1988–2021

| manufacturer = NGEF and Integral Coach Factory

| assembly = Chennai

| family = ICF 2000 series

| yearservice = 1988–1992

| numberbuilt = 9

| numberservice = 0 (2 used for trial runs on Purple and Orange Lines and one motor car kept at Howrah rail museum)

| numberscrapped = 6

| successor = 3000 series

| formation = 6 MC + 2 TC

| code = 8N

| capacity = 2,400 passengers

| operator = Metro Railway, Kolkata

| depots = Noapara depot, Tollygunge depot and New Garia depot

| lines = {{ric|Kolkata Metro|blue}}

| trainlength = 156 m

| carlength = 19.5 m

| width = 2.74 m

| doors = Sliding doors

| wheeldiameter = {{convert|860|mm|m|abbr=on}}

| wheelbase = 2.45 m

| maxspeed = 80 kmph

| axleload = 20.32 MT

| traction motors = 566 kW

| poweroutput = 5221 HP

| acceleration = 1.1 m/s²

| deceleration = 1.3 m/s²

| powersupply = 750 V DC

| hvac = Non AC, forced ventilation with washed and cooled air

| electricsystem = Third rail

| collectionmethod = Contact shoe

| bogies = ICF bogie

| brakes = Eddy current and electro-pneumatic brakes

| seating = Longitudinal facing seats

| gauge = {{Track gauge|Indian|al=on}}

}}

By 1988–90, 9 more rakes manufactured by ICF were procured and put in service when the system expanded. These rakes were tougher and had higher acceleration than the previous ones. The colors of these trains were dark green with a yellow stripe at the bottom, later they were repainted in white with a blue stripe and lastly, they were sky blue with a deep blue band at the bottom. In 2017–18, these were refurbished and put into service in a phased manner. The rakes were marked with 8N symbols.「[https://www.urbantransportnews.com/kolkata-metro-plans-to-replace-old-fleets-with-modern-metro-trains/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127202623/https://www.urbantransportnews.com/kolkata-metro-plans-to-replace-old-fleets-with-modern-metro-trains/|date=2020-01-27}}」urbantransportnews 12 February 2020{{Cite web|date=2019-09-29|title=Titagarh Group|url=http://titagarh.in:80/metro.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929133846/http://titagarh.in:80/metro.php|url-status=dead|archive-date=2019-09-29|access-date=2020-08-05}}{{clear}}{{Infobox train

| background = #CFD5D7

| name = ICF/BHEL rake

| image = KolkataMetro3000siries.JPG

| imagesize = 255px

| caption =

| service = 2010–present

| manufacturer = Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Integral Coach Factory and Knorr-Bremse

| designer = Integral Coach Factory

| assembly = Chennai

| family = ICF 3000 series

| numberbuilt = 13

| numberservice = 13

| successor = 4000 series

| code = Old: ACn/n+1
New: MR-30n

| capacity = 3,136 passengers

| operator = Metro Railway, Kolkata

| depots = Noapara depot, Tollygunge depot and New Garia depot

| lines = {{ric|Kolkata Metro|blue}}

| doors = Sliding doors

| powersupply = 750 V DC

| hvac = Air conditioned

| electricsystem = Third rail

| collectionmethod = Contact shoe

| bogies = ICF bogie

| seating = Longitudinal facing seats

| gauge = {{Track gauge|Indian|al=on}}

}}

These are the first AC trains that were passed into service in 2010, after the elevated corridor from Mahanayak Uttam Kumar to Kavi Nazrul was completed. Later, as the last extension from Kavi Nazrul to Kavi Subhash was finished, more 3000 series rakes were introduced. These trains are manufactured by ICF in collaboration with BHEL. Presently there are 13 (3000 series) rakes, which are operating on Blue Line. These rakes are numbed ACn/n+1 (where (n+1)/2 is the rake number). The rolling stocks numbers are now being changed to MR-30n (where n is the rake no.; 1, 2, 3....18) as they are being gradually repainted to white and violet.

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| background = #0033FF

| name = ICF/MEDHA rake

| image = File:Kolkata metro at Dakshineswar metro station.jpg

| imagesize = 255px

| caption = MEDHA metro rake at Dakshineswar metro station

| stocktype =

| service = 2019–present

| manufacturer = Integral Coach Factory and Medha Servo Drives Private Limited

| designer = Integral Coach Factory

| assembly = Chennai, India

| family = ICF 4000 series

| numberconstruction = 1

| numberbuilt = 18

| numberservice = 18

| formation = 2DTC+4MC+2TC

| code = MR-40n

| capacity = 3,520 passengers

| lines = {{ric|Kolkata Metro|blue}} {{ric|Kolkata Metro|purple}} {{ric|Kolkata Metro|orange}}

| trainlength =

| carlength = 19.5 m

| width = 2.74 m

| height = 3.625 m

| doors = Sliding doors

| maxspeed = 90 kmph

| traction motors = 204 kW / 3 phase

| poweroutput = 3264 HP

| acceleration = 0.85 m/s²

| deceleration = 1.1 m/s²

| hvac = Air conditioned

| collectionmethod = Contact shoe

| bogies = ICF bogie

| brakes = Regenerative braking

| coupling = Scharfenberg coupler

| seating = Longitudinal facing seats

| gauge = {{Track gauge|Indian|al=on}}

}}

2 prototype rakes manufactured by ICF Chennai and Medha and were supplied to Kolkata Metro by September 2017. These trains were extremely snagprone and Kolkata Metro officials took 2 years to fix the snags and to bring these trains into operation. Some of these trains were sent back to ICF during testing phase. These trains are completely different from existing AC trains made by ICF, BHEL, Knorr-Bremse. These trains have 3 phase alternating current motors, regenerative braking, stainless steel body, CCTV cameras (not present in rakes, numbered as MR-401 & MR-402), and better passenger information system. 14 rakes were delivered by April 2021.On 3 April 2019, the first ICF MEDHA rake ran between Noapara and New Garia, after 20 months. Gradually followed by 2 more rakes. After the initial hiccups these trains are praised by passengers for their comfort during braking and acceleration. Metro expressed satisfaction over the performance of the rakes as these rakes are more energy efficient. These rakes are numbed MR-40n (where n is the rake no.; 1, 2, 3....18).Currently, 18 such trains operate on Line-1. The last 3 trains of this type are compatible with both CBTC and the present DTG signalling system, although CBTC is not used on Line-1.{{Citation|title=Kolkata Metro to run trains at every 90 Seconds on North–South Corridor!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnZdwa5RsCQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/qnZdwa5RsCQ |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|access-date=2019-08-11}}{{cbignore}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.medha.com/index.php/applications/metros|title=Kolkata Metro}}

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| background = white

| name = CRRC Dalian rake

| image = Kolkata Metro CRRC Dalian rake 5.jpg

| imagesize = 255px

| caption = The first rake at Noapara depot

| stocktype =

| manufacturer = China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation

| assembly = Dalian, China

| family =

| numberbuilt = 14https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/kolkata/two-new-metro-rakes-from-china-arrive-in-kolkata-to-be-used-on-north-south-route/cid/2077319

| numberservice = 5

| code = MR-50n

| operator = Metro Railway, Kolkata

| depots =

| lines = {{ric|Kolkata Metro|blue}}

| carlength = 19.5 m

| width = 2.74 m

| height = 3.65 m

| floorheight = 1.13 m

| wheeldiameter = 860 mm

| maxspeed = 80 kmph

| axleload = 17 tons

| powersupply = 750 V DC

| hvac = Air conditioned

| electricsystem = Third rail

| collectionmethod = Contact shoe

| seating = Longitudinal facing seats

| gauge = {{Track gauge|Indian|al=on}}

| notes = Passenger operation Started on 17th march 2023

}}

There was a need to replace non-AC rakes on Blue Line and so during mid 2015 it was announced that Indian Railways for the first time would rope an international train-maker, China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) based in Dalian.{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/modern-chinese-rakes-for-kolkata-metro-115061700716_1.html|title=Modern Chinese rakes for Kolkata Metro|last1=Basak|first1=Probal|date=20 June 2015|website=Business Standard India|access-date=5 March 2019}} As per the tender, 14 new rakes composed of 8 coaches each will be supplied to Kolkata metro by CNR Dalian Locomotive company, a subsidiary of CRRC, which will be running on Blue Line. These rakes will be of ultra-modern technology. They will have doors that will be {{Cvt|20|cm}} wider than any other metro rails in India. They will have wide vestibules, {{Convert|2|ft|6|in}} wider than the existing trains. The design consists of the aerodynamic front with large doors and LED lights, and violet colored stripe on silver color body. These rakes are capable of a top speed of {{Cvt|80|km/h}}. The first of the 14 rakes from Chinese firm Dalian was slated to arrive by December 2017 but got delayed due to various reasons. The first rake finally arrived in Kolkata on 3 March 2019 on a vessel at Netaji Subhas Dock (NSD).{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/metro-rake-from-china-off-vessel/cid/1686223|title=Metro rake from China off vessel|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=5 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306043437/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/metro-rake-from-china-off-vessel/cid/1686223|archive-date=6 March 2019|url-status=live}} Each of the 8 coaches of the rake weigh nearly 45 tonnes. The rake was unloaded and taken to Noapara carshed after which trial runs and inspection would be carried out before commencing operations. Other 13 rakes are ready, but the shipment got delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

These rakes were under performance trials for more than 20 months as serious problems related to performance of the rake were identified during trials. Some of the issues related to insufficient power to climb up the slopes in the tunnels and higher oscillation in the bogie.{{Cite web|url=http://www.crrcgc.cc/dl/g8425/s16347/t282022.aspx|title=印度加尔各答地铁车辆_产品中心_城轨_大连公司|website=www.crrcgc.cc|access-date=2019-08-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812123646/http://www.crrcgc.cc/dl/g8425/s16347/t282022.aspx|archive-date=2019-08-12|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=25 June 2020|first=Jayanta |last=Gupta|title=Kolkata: With Chinese signal system deal off the table, fate of 13 Dalian Metro rakes hangs in balance |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/with-chinese-signal-system-deal-off-the-table-fate-of-13-dalian-metro-rakes-hangs-in-balance/articleshow/76591021.cms|access-date=2020-09-06|website=The Times of India}}

On 17th March 2023, the first Dalian rake was inducted into service. Another 3 rakes will arrive soon.{{clear}}

{{Infobox train

| background = #7700DF

| name = BEML rake

| image = East_West_Metro_Kolkata_rake.jpg

| imagesize = 255px

| stocktype =

| service = 2020–present

| manufacturer = BEML Limited

| designer = BEML Limited

| assembly = Bengaluru

| ordernumber = KMRCL/RS (3R)/2016

| factory = BEML Limited

| family = BEML RS (3R)

| yearconstruction = 2016–2020

| yearservice = 2020–present

| numberservice = 17

| formation = 2 DMC + 2 TC + 2 MC

| code = MR-60n

| capacity = 2,002 passengers

| operator = Metro Railway, Kolkata

| depots = Central Park depot

| lines = {{ric|Kolkata Metro|green}}

| carbody = Stainless steel

| trainlength = 124.8 m

| carlength = 20 m

| width = 2.88 m

| height = 3.84 m

| doors = Sliding doors

| maxspeed = 95 kmph

| powersupply = 750 V DC

| hvac = Air conditioned; Roof mounted ventilation

| collectionmethod = Contact shoe

| brakes = Regenerative and pneumatic brakes

| light = LED based

| seating = Longitudinal facing seats

| gauge = {{Track gauge|standard|al=on}}

}}

The bidding by the Spanish company CAF for Green Line was cancelled due to funding related problems. Re-bidding was done and BEML was given the contract for 14 rakes of 6 coaches each at a cost of {{INR}}900 crore. Another 3 rakes were ordered in 2022, increasing the total to 17 rakes.{{Cite web |title=Kolkata Metro inks deal with BEML for 3 more rakes initially |url=https://www.constructionworld.in/transport-infrastructure/metro-rail-and-railways-infrastructure/kolkata-metro-inks-deal-with-beml-for-3-more-rakes-initially/35436 |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=www.constructionworld.in |language=en}} The rakes are microprocessor controlled with 3 phase AC motors and CBTC system. The rakes were supplied to Kolkata from 2017.{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Central-PSU-wins-Rs-900-crore-Metro-rake-order/articleshow/50661128.cms|title=Central PSU wins Rs 900-crore Metro rake order – Times of India|access-date=2016-09-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122095904/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Central-PSU-wins-Rs-900-crore-Metro-rake-order/articleshow/50661128.cms|archive-date=2016-01-22|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://kmrc.in/admin/uploads/Tender_award_notice.pdf|title=Tender Award Notice}} They are numbered MR-60n (where n is the rake no.; 1, 2, 3....17).{{Cite web|date=Oct 2019|title=Rail & Metro Product Brochure|url=https://www.bemlindia.in/Writereaddata/Downloads/Rail&Metro_Product_Brochure.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711182832/https://www.bemlindia.in/Writereaddata/Downloads/Rail%26Metro_Product_Brochure.pdf|archive-date=11 July 2020|access-date=8 Jul 2020|website=bemlindia.in}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bemlindia.in/writereaddata/Downloads/20170822073940catalogue3.pdf|title=Standard Gauge Metro Car (750V DC)|access-date=2019-08-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812123646/https://www.bemlindia.in/writereaddata/Downloads/20170822073940catalogue3.pdf|archive-date=2019-08-12|url-status=live}}

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{{Infobox train

| name = MCF/Dawonsys rake

| image =

| imagesize =

| manufacturer = Dawonsys and Modern Coach Factory

| designer = Dawonsys

| assembly = Rae Bareli, India and Gimcheon, South Korea

| family =

| yearconstruction = None

| lines = {{ric|Kolkata Metro|green}}

| carbody = Aluminium

| hvac = Air conditioned

| collectionmethod = Contact shoe

| seating = Longitudinal facing seats

| gauge = {{Track gauge|standard|al=on}}

}}In 2019, Indian Railways approved the manufacturing of 500 aluminium body coaches at the Modern Coach Factory, in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, following the Transfer of Technology from Dawonsys. A prototype of 3 coaches (2 MC + 1 TC) will be received by MCF, and the rest will be built here. These will have a top speed of 100 km/h and life span of 40 years.{{Cite web|title=South Korea's Dawonsys To Design Aluminium Coaches For Indian Railways At Rae Bareli Plant|url=https://indiainfrahub.com/2020/news/south-koreas-dawonsys-to-design-aluminium-coaches-for-indian-railways-at-rae-bareli-plant/|date=2020-03-17|website=India Infra Hub|access-date=2020-05-15}}{{Cite web|title=Indian Railways eyes world-class shift in trains with 160 kmph aluminium body coaches; exclusive details|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/indian-railways-eyes-world-class-shift-in-trains-with-160-kmph-aluminium-body-coaches-exclusive-details/1900208/|date=2020-03-17|website=The Financial Express|access-date=2020-05-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623090459/https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/indian-railways-eyes-world-class-shift-in-trains-with-160-kmph-aluminium-body-coaches-exclusive-details/1900208/|archive-date=2020-06-23|url-status=live}}{{clear}}

Two sets of ICF MEDHA rakes with the rake numbers MR-417 and MR-418 have been brought to the Joka Depot and are currently operational on Purple Line.

Orange Line between Kavi Subhas and Hemanta Mukhopadhyay station is in operation for public transport from 15.03.2024.

Two sets of ICF MEDHA rakes are also currently operational on Orange Line similar to Purple Line.

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File:ICF Medha Rake Mr 418 During the Inauguration Day of Line 3 at Joka Metro Station.jpg|ICF MEDHA rake MR-418 During the Inauguration Day of Purple Line at Joka Metro Station{{Clear}}

{{reflist}}

• [https://mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/ Metro Railway, Kolkata]

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