Hindalco announces tech partnership with Italian firm to make rail coaches

Aditya Birla Group’s Hindalco Industries on Tuesday announced a partnership with Italy-based Metra SpA in large-size aluminium extrusion and fabrication technology to build high-speed aluminium rail coaches in India.

“The tie-up provides Hindalco the launching pad to drive the ambitious upgradation programme of Indian Railways that runs the world’s largest rail network,” said Hindalco in a statement.

Hindaclo had earlier announced plans to invest Rs 2,000 crore for a project to produce passenger coaches for Vande Bharat trains. “The technology alliance will provide cutting-edge technology for this effort,” the company said. In August, Hindaclo entered into a strategic alliance to develop and manufacture aluminium rail wagons and coaches with Texmaco Rail & Engineering.