Technical details
Client
Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC)
Dates

November 2025 – Ongoing

ASSIGNMENT​

Project Management Consultancy (PMC) – Systems Integration for AC Coach EMU

Location
Mumbai, India
Activity
Rail Systems | Rolling Stock Integration | Project Management Consultancy

SYSTRA India is proud to serve as the Project Management Consultant to Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) for the prestigious MRVC-AC COACH EMU (SYSTEM) project. Building on our proven expertise in Mumbai’s suburban rail ecosystem, we are delivering end-to-end PMC services. This is to ensure the smooth introduction and seamless integration of modern Air-Conditioned (AC) EMU rakes into one of the world’s busiest suburban transit networks.

Our multidisciplinary team of rail systems experts, rolling stock specialists, and integration engineers is supporting MRVC in the strategic study and implementation of AC EMU rakes. These efforts span across the Mumbai Suburban Transit network (Central & Western Railways).

The assignment focuses on:

  • Development of migration strategy, interface management, and performance optimisation. This is to ensure zero-disruption transition.
  • Comprehensive systems study for phased introduction of AC EMU rakes
  • Technical and operational integration with existing infrastructure, signalling, traction power, and station facilities

Key features of the project

This landmark PMC engagement directly contributes to transforming Mumbai’s suburban rail experience through the introduction of AC EMU rakes. It does so by delivering:

  • Enhanced passenger comfort and all-weather travel experience with full air-conditioning, addressing extreme heat and humidity
  • Increased system capacity and efficiency through modern, high-performance EMU rakes with optimised dwell times and automatic door systems
  • Seamless integration of new rolling stock with the existing 25 kV AC traction network, signalling, and operational protocols
  • Sustainable and future-ready suburban transit solutions that reduce energy consumption and improve overall network reliability
  • Strategic support for large-scale induction of AC rakes, including technical specifications, interface engineering, and performance monitoring
  • Improved commuter experience for millions of daily passengers, with special focus on women, senior citizens, and differently-abled users. This is achieved through better interior design and accessibility.