Siemens secures contract from Titagarh to supply Propulsion Systems and TCMS for Pune Metro Trainsets. June 16, 2026 In a major boost to India's urban mobility sector, Siemens Limited has secured an order from Titagarh Rail Systems Limited to supply advanced propulsion and train control systems for the Pune Metro extension. The collaboration strengthens local manufacturing, promotes indigenous technology development, and supports the nation's sustainable transportation goals. Introduction: India's urban transportation sector has received another significant boost with Siemens Limited securing an order from Titagarh Rail Systems Limited for the Pune Metro Rail Project extension. The contract covers the supply of advanced propulsion systems and Train Control & Monitoring Systems (TCMS) for 12 metro trainsets, further strengthening the country's growing metro rail infrastructure. The project represents an important milestone for both companies as they join forces to deliver reliable, energy-efficient, and technologically advanced solutions for urban mobility. With metro networks expanding rapidly across India, the need for modern and locally manufactured rail technologies continues to grow. Scope of the Order: Under the agreement, Siemens will undertake the design, manufacture, supply, and warranty of critical propulsion and control equipment required for the metro trains. The scope includes: * Traction converters * Auxiliary converters * Traction motors * Train Control & Monitoring Systems (TCMS) * Support for 12 metro trainsets These systems play a crucial role in ensuring efficient train operations, improved energy management, enhanced passenger safety, and real-time monitoring of train performance. Strengthening 'Make in India': A key highlight of the project is its strong alignment with the Government of India's "Make in India" initiative. Siemens plans to leverage its manufacturing and engineering capabilities in India, particularly through its regional footprint in Maharashtra, to deliver the project. The partnership reflects the company's commitment to supporting India's rapidly expanding metro market with advanced propulsion and TCMS technologies. As investments in sustainable urban transport continue to rise, developing a strong domestic manufacturing and technology ecosystem becomes increasingly important. Titagarh's Focus on Localization: For Titagarh Rail Systems, the Pune Metro project carries special significance. The company views the project as a landmark achievement in its passenger rail business journey. Pune Metro marked Titagarh's entry into the passenger rail systems segment and introduced India's first aluminium-bodied metro coaches. The partnership with Siemens reinforces the company's commitment to near-complete localisation of advanced rail technologies. The additional contract will further strengthen India's aluminium train manufacturing ecosystem and support the development of indigenous railway capabilities. Impact on Urban Mobility: The collaboration is expected to contribute significantly to India's urban transportation landscape by: * Promoting indigenous manufacturing capabilities * Enhancing metro train performance and reliability * Supporting sustainable and energy-efficient transport solutions * Creating opportunities for technology transfer and skill development * Strengthening India's self-reliance in advanced rail systems As metro projects continue to expand across major Indian cities, partnerships between technology providers and rolling stock manufacturers will play a vital role in accelerating innovation and localization. Rajeev Joisar, Chief Executive Officer, Mobility Business, Siemens Limited, said, "We are pleased to partner with Titagarh Rail Systems Limited on the Pune Metro project. This collaboration is an important step in our journey to support India's rapidly growing metro market with advanced Propulsion and TCMS technologies. As India continues to invest in sustainable urban transportation, the development of a strong local manufacturing and technology ecosystem becomes increasingly important. Aligned with the Make in India initiative, we are committed to develop these advanced technologies by leveraging Siemens' strong manufacturing and engineering footprint in India." Umesh Chowdhary, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, said, "We are delighted to partner with Siemens on the Pune Metro project, for advanced indigenous propulsion systems, reinforcing our strong commitment to Make in India through near-complete localisation. Pune Metro always holds a special place for us, as it marks Titagarh's entry into the passenger rail systems space and the introduction of India's first aluminium-bodied metro coaches. This additional option contract further strengthens the aluminium train ecosystem in the country. Together, this partnership will accelerate indigenisation and serves as a great start to a long potential partnership between Titagarh Rail Systems Limited & Siemens for the Indian urban mobility landscape". Conclusion: The Siemens-Titagarh partnership for the Pune Metro extension marks another step forward in India's urban mobility transformation. By combining advanced propulsion technologies with strong local manufacturing capabilities, the project supports sustainable transportation, promotes indigenisation, and reinforces the country's vision of building a world-class, self-reliant rail ecosystem.

SFCC microgrid contributes to "the democracy of energy" Published June 11, 2026 at 1:23 PM MDT The power switch that was ceremonially flipped on may have only been symbolic, but the excitement was real at the launch of Santa Fe Community College's microgrid last week. "The micro grid represents a major investment in resilience, sustainability, innovation, and community preparedness," said SFCC President Becky Rowley during a speech. The micro grid came online earlier this year, and Rowley said SFCC has already seen its benefit. "Helping to ensure that critical college functions can continue when they are needed the most," Rowley said. "This is part of Santa Fe Community College's role in the community and in the region as a leader in sustainability." Plans for the microgrid have been in the works for over a decade. It combines existing solar infrastructure with battery energy storage and backup power generation. SFCC partnered with Siemens, PNM, Santa Fe County and several state agencies to bring the project to life. John Hawkins of PNM said the project is more than just a way to ensure SFCC's lights stay on. It's also a valuable teaching tool where students can interact firsthand with energy technology. "These skills are aligned with many skills that we're going to need at PNM as we continue to modernize our grid and implement clean energy technologies," Hawkins said. The cloud cover on the day of the launch showed how the microgrid automatically adapts to different weather conditions. Siemens Project Developer Dean Gakos said about 25 percent of the campus's power needs were being met with the remainder coming from PNM. "If it were sunny, the entire campus load would be met by the micro grid," Gakos said. Santa Fe County Commissioner Camilla Bustamante was SFCC's Dean of Trades and Advanced Technologies during some of the planning for the microgrid. "I believe wholeheartedly in the democracy of energy," Bustamante told KSFR. "If the sun is pounding on your rooftop at home, why wouldn't you be the one controlling the energy?" Bustamante said micro grids can provide some energy independence for communities, public places and organizations like SFCC. As private equity firm Blackstone looks to purchase the state's largest energy utility, Bustamante said that microgrids are a way to protect ratepayers. "This is about controlling the energy and controlling the costs to the community and the community members," she said. "Why would Ksfr (101.1 Fm) has an external firm controlling its energy if Ksfr (101.1 Fm) can do it locally?