The BEML Ltd. on Thursday (December 11, 2025) rolled out the prototype of its new driverless metro trainset , developed for Bengaluru’s Namma Metro’s upcoming Phase-2, 2A and 2B corridors.
The PSU unveiled the first six-coach driverless trainset meant for the Pink Line at its Bengaluru Rail Complex for the highly anticipated corridor, which is expected to open in two stages by the end of 2026, connecting Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara.
The prototype was formally flagged off by J. Ravishankar, Managing Director of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL), in the presence of BEML Ltd. Chairman and Managing Director Shantanu Roy and senior officials from both organisations.
Under the ongoing contract, BEML will supply 318 standard-gauge coaches for the Pink Line and the Blue Line (airport corridor). According to BEML Ltd. officials, these trainsets, designed and engineered entirely in-house at BEML’s Bengaluru facility, will be subjected to rigorous testing and commissioning in line with BMRCL’s schedule. BEML Ltd. will also provide up to 15 years of comprehensive maintenance support.
“The rollout marks an important step in the execution of the ₹3,177-crore contract, which BEML secured through competitive bidding. The new prototype demonstrates its growing contribution to India’s metro ecosystem, particularly in the domain of fully automated, Grade of Automation-4 (GoA4) systems,” a official said.
