METRO RAILWAY, KOLKATA SIGNS MOU WITH IIT MADRAS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LINEAR INDUCTION MOTOR-BASED PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY

Kolkata,30th April 2026

Metro Railway, Kolkata has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology, Madras for undertaking collaborative research and development in the field of Linear Induction Motor (LIM)-based propulsion systems for Metro rail applications.

The objective of the MoU is to examine the technical feasibility, operational performance, and lifecycle cost implications of LIM technology under Indian conditions. The collaboration envisages a pilot project involving the retrofit of a Metro motor coach to facilitate field-level validation and generation of operational data. The study will also assess the suitability of LIM systems for specific corridor conditions, including alignments with tighter curves and steeper gradients.

This initiative is expected to contribute towards strengthening indigenous capabilities in advanced urban rail technologies and promote innovation-driven development in the Metro rail sector. The outcomes of the project will support evidence-based decision-making for the potential adoption of alternative propulsion systems in future Metro projects across the country.