Wabtec Secures Multiple Pantograph Orders in India
The advanced pantograph systems will improve overall fleet availability for the projects providing more reliable, efficient, and sustainable rail operations.
Wabtec Corporation announced it has secured multiple contracts to supply more than 680 pantographs for six major commuter rail and metro projects across India.
Under these contracts, Wabtec will supply pantograph systems for Chennai Metro Phase II, Mumbai Metro Lines 4, 5, and 6, Indian Railways’ MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) and Vande Bharat Sleeper programs. Wabtec will manufacture the systems at its state of the art Transit facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, with deliveries scheduled to begin in late 2026.
Wabtec’s pantograph technology features lightweight, high stiffness frames and optimized linkages that ensure stable current collection across varying speeds and overhead equipment conditions. Precision controlled contact force, aerodynamic collector heads, and low wear carbon strips help reduce arcing and wire wear, improving power collection efficiency. The pantographs are equipped with advanced damping for consistent performance. The systems meet EN and IEC international rail standards and offer a rugged, low maintenance solution ideal for India’s rapidly growing electrified network.
These contracts represent a significant business milestone for Wabtec and reinforce the company’s long term partnerships with leading car builders, system integrators, and national railway programs.
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