TKIL Industries, an engineering and manufacturing company, has entered into a collaboration with Germany-based Hoppecke Batterie Systeme to develop and integrate battery systems for rail applications in India. The partnership will focus on metros, regional trains, and locomotives, with initial joint projects expected to begin within 2025.
The companies plan to combine TKIL’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities with Hoppecke’s experience in industrial energy storage. They are also considering offering local maintenance contracts to support long-term operations.
“Hoppecke brings deep technological expertise in energy storage solutions, and at TKIL Industries, we bring decades of experience in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across India and around the world,” said TKIL CEO Vivek Bhatia.
“India is a strategically important growth market for sustainable mobility solutions. Partnering with TKIL allows us to create real added value on the railways through our battery systems,” added Hoppecke CEO Marc Zoellner.
The announcement follows recent rail infrastructure initiatives in India. In November 2024, the Indian government approved a 375 km rail network expansion across North Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, with an estimated cost of INR 79.27 billion (USD 1.05 billion). Additionally, a government committee approved eight new rail projects, which include 900 km of new track and 64 stations.
TKIL Industries, formerly Thyssenkrupp Industries India, operates in engineering and manufacturing with experience in executing infrastructure projects. The company serves sectors such as energy, material handling, and industrial systems.