TS-01: All you need to know about Delhi's first metro train

The TS-01 train, which started DMRC’s journey, has carved a legacy of its own in bringing modern public transport to Delhi, according to the DMRC.

Train TS-01 continues to operate passenger services even today on the Red Line as the first among equals from Delhi Metro’s ever expanding fleet of over 350 train sets.

To keep up with modern standards, TS-01 has recently undergone a mid-life refurbishment to provide passengers with enhanced features and comfort, according to the DMRC.

TS-01 has consistently maintained a Mean Distance Between Failures (MDBF) of 84,000 kilometers, significantly exceeding the contractual requirement of 40,000 kilometers.

Commissioned in 2002, TS-01 began as a 4-coach train but has been upgraded over the years to meet growing passenger demand, and expanded to 6 coaches in 2014 and further to 8 coaches in 2023.

Manufactured by the MRM Consortium in South Korea, the train was transported to Kolkata by ship and then to Delhi via the Indian Railways network.