Hindalco Partners with Metra SpA to Elevate Indian Rail Coach Technology

12 Sep 2023 , 01:04 PM

Hindalco Industries Ltd has entered into a technology partnership with Italy-based Metra SpA. The collaboration focuses on advancing aluminium extrusion and fabrication technology to enable the production of high-speed aluminium rail coaches in India.

This partnership combines Hindalco’s extensive experience in aluminium manufacturing with Metra’s expertise in aluminium extrusion, machining, and welding. The goal is to introduce world-class technology to India, which has been previously limited to a few countries such as Europe, China, and Japan.

Hindalco’s partnership with Metra positions the company to support the modernization efforts of Indian Railways, which operates the world’s largest rail network. Satish Pai, Managing Director of Hindalco Industries, emphasized the significance of the collaboration, stating that it will usher in a new era of aluminium extrusions for passenger trains in India.

The initiative aligns with Hindalco’s efforts to enhance aluminium applications in various sectors, including commercial vehicles, freight wagons, electric vehicles, and passenger trains. The combined expertise of Hindalco and Metra is expected to improve the efficiency, durability, and sustainability of passenger trains in India, setting new industry standards.

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