TKIL Industries, HOPPECKE partner for rail battery systems in India

03 Jun 2025 CW Team

TKIL Industries (formerly thyssenkrupp Industries India) has signed an exclusive agreement with Germany-based HOPPECKE Batterien GmbH & Co. to develop battery systems for India鈥檚 growing rail sector. The partnership aims to deliver innovative and sustainable energy storage solutions for metros, regional trains, and locomotives.

The first joint project under this strategic alliance has already been secured and is expected to roll out in 2025. The collaboration comes at a time when India plans to double its electric locomotive capacity by 2030 and expand metro services from 23 to 31 cities by FY30. With over 900 km of metro projects under construction and a capital outlay of Rs 6 billion, the market potential for rail battery systems is significant.

TKIL brings its industrial engineering and project management capabilities, while HOPPECKE contributes deep expertise in battery technology. The agreement also sets the stage for a localised service infrastructure to support long-term deployment.

TKIL has been expanding its clean energy footprint, having already forayed into green hydrogen and compressed biogas. Battery and energy storage now form the next focus area in its sustainability journey.

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