Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) has acquired 60.063 hectares of land in Madhya Pradesh to establish a rolling stock manufacturing facility in the state.
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr Mohan Yadav, handed over the land allotment letter to BEML CMD Shantanu Roy for setting up the new unit at Umeria in Raisen district. This facility will focus on manufacturing rolling stock and metro coaches for upcoming railway and urban mobility projects in both Madhya Pradesh and across India, the company said.
This strategic expansion will not only strengthen BEML’s manufacturing presence but is also poised to drive regional industrial growth and generate significant employment opportunities, added BEML.
At the same event, BEML also flagged off its 2,100th metro coach, built for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) via Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). Manufactured at its Bengaluru facility, the coach features driverless technology and complies with Grade of Automation 4 (GoA4) standards. Equipped for Unattended Train Operation (UTO), it includes safety systems and smart features.
Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said, “ The rollout of BEML’s 2,100th metro coach stands as a powerful reflection to India’s growing stature in advanced manufacturing, engineering excellence and indigenous technology development. The formal handover of the land allotment for BEML’s upcoming facility in Raisen district in MP will play a pivotal role in enhancing Madhya Pradesh’s industrial ecosystem, while creating meaningful opportunities for youth, MSMEs, and local communities—strengthening the foundations of inclusive and sustainable growth.”
Commenting on the event, BEML CMD Shantanu Roy said, “The land allotment will significantly contribute to the expansion of the nation’s rail infrastructure and the advancement of urban mobility solutions. Crossing the milestone of 2100 manufactured metro coaches is a powerful testament to the continued trust of our partners.”
BEML’s journey in the metro segment began with the RS1 project for DMRC in the early 2000s, and it has since supplied coaches for Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai, and several other Indian cities.