Ahmedabad Gets First 'Make in India' Metro Train; CM Flags Off Coaches from Kolkata

• Ahmedabad received its first indigenously built 'Make in India' metro train, flagged off by Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel from Kolkata.
• The coaches were manufactured at Titagarh Rail Systems' advanced plant, reflecting PM Modi's 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision.
• Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRCL) ordered 10 trains to meet rising passenger demand, with current services serving over 1.6 lakh daily.
• The new trains feature high-quality stainless steel, special designs inspired by Ahmedabad's culture, advanced fire safety, and GOA4 driverless capability.
• The first train will be inducted into service after testing, with remaining nine delivered phased over 5-6 months; Surat metro also planned.

Why It Matters: Ahmedabad's new 'Make in India' metro train boosts domestic manufacturing and enhances urban transit.