Will Metro coaches be manufactured in Greater Noida ?

A renowned company PPS International has asked Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) for a plot of 20 acres (80,937 square meters) of land to manufacture stainless steel coaches based on German Technology. This factory would The  Company would manufacture stainless steel coaches based on German Technology and attract nearly 200 crores.

Though the land has not yet been allotted, its prospect is considered to be very bright. The final decision on the proposal yet to come from authorities but it is believed that this proposal is going to get the green signal.

According to a website, https://www.metrorailnews.in/  Yamuna Authority has agreed on the allocation of land for the factory in Sector-32. Once allotted, it would be a big boost to Greater Noida which has just got its International Airport, Jewer--likely to be started in the coming two-three years.

The company, PPS  International,  an  ISO 9001  certified company, established in the year  2003,    Introduces high tech equipment in Rail Industry from the world-renowned companies to make   Indian Railways and Metro more advanced and safe. PPS deals mainly in equipment, which is either not available in the country or requires special technology.

Based in Delhi / NCR  region, the company has a specialized technical team is able to reach the   Rail /  Metro customers throughout the country to provide efficient sales, marketing and after-sales support.

For manufacturing coaches, the company has made a proposal and send it to YEIDA. It would further create job opportunities for the youth, along with investment from the big companies.

The  Company will manufacture stainless steel coaches based on German Technology. Most of the industrial plots in the authority area have been allocated for electronics or light industries. The establishment of the heavy industry will open new doors of possibilities. “A decision to be taken on the allotment of land on completion of the application process,” YEIDA said.

Formed in 2013, the company manufactures overhead electricity cables, cantilever, electric plugs etc. for Indian Railway and Metro Rail. 

BY Vijay Thakur, Special Representative, The Statesman, vijaythakurx@gmail.com