€915 million turnkey contract will deliver Serbia’s first driverless metro, improving capacity, reducing congestion and supporting long term urban growth in Belgrade.
Alstom has secured a €915 million turnkey contract to deliver Metro Line 1 in Belgrade, marking the development of Serbia’s first fully automated metro system.
The project, delivered for Belgrade Metro & Train, will connect Makiško Polje to Karaburma in its first phase. The line will span 15 kilometres with 15 stations, including 11 kilometres of tunnels running through the city centre.
Transforming urban mobility in Belgrade
The new metro line is expected to significantly reduce surface congestion by shifting a large proportion of passenger traffic underground. The system will improve accessibility, support economic development and enhance the overall efficiency of the city’s transport network.
As system integrator, Alstom will deliver a full metro solution, including 32 Metropolis driverless three-car trains, signalling and telecommunications systems, power supply, trackwork, platform screen doors, depot equipment and a centralised control centre.
The network will be equipped with Alstom’s Urbalis Communications-Based Train Control technology, enabling fully automated operations with high-frequency services and headways of up to 90 seconds. The trains will be manufactured at Alstom’s Valenciennes facility in France.
Andrew DeLeone, President of Alstom Europe, said the project represents a major step forward for Belgrade, providing a reliable and safe alternative to road transport while supporting long-term economic and climate objectives.
The introduction of driverless technology will deliver increased capacity, improved reliability and enhanced safety. The system is designed to enable energy-efficient operations while supporting future urban growth.
The project is supported by French government funding, highlighting strong cooperation between France and Serbia. Alstom has now entered the design phase, with construction and delivery to follow.
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