[ Nickel ]
[ Nickel ]
METRO
8 tonnes of Type 301LN stainless steel per coach 3,000 current stainless steel coaches 3,000 new stainless steel coaches in the next 3 – 5 years
840 km of current metro routes 480 km under construction 375 km proposed
660 current stations 228 stations under construction 213 stations planned
The utilisation of nickel in India ’ s rail sector is indispensable for its transformation into an efficient and resilient network that will serve the nation for decades to come .
coaches are in operation , with an additional 3,000 coaches scheduled to be added within the next three to five years . To meet this surging demand , three metro rail coach factories are in operation , two are in advanced stages of construction , and two more are in the planning phase . These developments position India to potentially become a global hub for metro coach manufacturing .
Stainless steel in every station The Indian metro network currently comprises 660 functional stations , with a further 228 under construction and 213 in the planning phase . In addition , another 500 stations will be built in the foreseeable future . Given that metro systems operate extensively throughout the day , maintenance of the infrastructure , particularly the stations , becomes a costly and challenging task . To minimise maintenance requirements and increase serviceability and lifespan , the use of nickelcontaining stainless steels is highly recommended for railing systems , cladding , canopies , counters , signage , and various other utility functions . Tenders for all such
RAIL 22 million passengers daily
3.5 million tonnes of freight daily
Nickel-containing stainless steels offer unmatched advantages in terms of strength , durability , energy efficiency , and reduced maintenance requirements .
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