German train-maker Bombardier has
supplied the 600th coach to Delhi Metro, manufactured at its plant near this Gujarat city. The high capacity Movia vehicles can accommodate 2,220 passengers per six-car set and 2,960 passengers per eight-car set.
"The delivery of the 600th car and our support of sustainable mobility in the growing city of Delhi demonstrate how the Savli site in Vadodara has rapidly evolved into a truly Indian production and engineering hub," said Harsh Dhingra, chief country representative India, Bombardier Transportation.
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Movia vehicles are also eco-friendly, have the MITRAC propulsion system operating on both electrified and non-electrified tracks, and help rail vehicles operate economically with regenerative braking, saving about 30 percent energy, a statement from the company said.
"Delhi Metro has been expanding its network rapidly and we are pleased to celebrate the delivery of the 600th metro car. These coaches will help us to carry increasing number of metro passengers in Delhi in a safe and efficient manner," said Mangu Singh, Delhi Metro's managing director.
Dhingra also said Bombardier Indian sites are equipped with state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques to support metro rail operators in India.
"Our employees in India are fully trained on special tools and processes to ensure that quality standards and practices are maintained," Dhingra said.
Delhi Metro now makes over 2,700 trips a day, covering about 70,000 km and carrying around 1.8 million passengers on week days.
with inputs from IANS 
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