Mexico's Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transporte (SCT) has received the first of 18 Metropolis Alstom trains, which will be deployed on the new Line three of Guadalajara metro network.

To be operated by Sistema de Tren Eléctrico Urbano (SITEUR), line three is around 21km in length and runs through Zapopan, Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Once complete, the line is expected to transport around 230,000 passengers a day.

Alstom Mexico manager director Rodelmar Ocampo said: “We are pleased to hand over and as per schedule the first Metropolis trainset to SCT.

“This project will undoubtedly benefit the metropolitan area of Guadalajara and its residents who will be commuting aboard a reliable, comfortable and environmentally friendly means of transport.”

See Also:

With ability to operate at a maximum speed of 90km/h, the newly delivered Metropolis three-car train is equipped with air-conditioning, as well as a communication and information system for passengers.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.
"This project will undoubtedly benefit the metropolitan area of Guadalajara and its residents who will be commuting aboard a reliable, comfortable and environmentally friendly means of transport."

The lightweight trains are designed to achieve optimisation of traction performance and energy recovery, as well as meeting necessary environmental standards.

Along with CPVM, Alstom has produced the trainset at its factory in Santa Perpetua, Barcelona, Spain.

Under its contract with STC, Alstom will provide and integrate an entire Guadalajara metro system and will supply communication systems, high-voltage and traction substations, and traffic control solutions.

So far, Alstom has provided more than 5,000 Metropolis trains to countries that include China, Brazil and Singapore.

Image: Alstom delivers new trainset for Guadalajara metro. Photo: courtesy of Alstom.