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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Delhi Metro goes fully driverless on Magenta Line, Pink corridor to follow soon
New Delhi: Delhi Metro 's Magenta Line, from Janakpuri West to Botanical Garden, successfully achieved full compliance with unattended train operations (UTO), marking a major milestone in DMRC's journey towards automation. The whole fleet of trains on the line now runs driverless, with the complete removal of train operators. Delhi Metro has also started implementing UTO on Pink Line, from Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar. "The unattended train operations were initiated by Delhi Metro in 2020. The transition to UTO was carried out in phased stages, all approved by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety," said a Delhi Metro Rail Corporation official. In stage I, which was initiated in May 2024, the move involved the removal of cab partition doors and the gradual removal of the driving console while the train operator remained present in the cab. By Aug 2024, the train operator was allowed to be present anywhere inside the train as part of stage II. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Stage IIIA, which was also implemented in the same month, reduced the presence of train operators to every alternate train. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If A Cat Bites Their Owner Heres What It Really Means Gloriousa Undo "It led to the final stage IIIB in May 2025 when train operators were completely withdrawn, marking the beginning of full-fledged driverless operations on the line," said the official. For Pink Line, the automation process began in March 2025. "Pink Line attained stage II by June 2025, and it is expected to become fully driverless within the next three to four months," said the official. With the UTO implementation on both lines, Delhi Metro will be among the largest driverless metro networks in the world, with 97km fully automated corridors out of its total 395km network in Delhi-NCR. "This transformation represents a significant leap in urban mobility as the advanced system ensures high-frequency, punctual and safe services while minimising manual intervention. The automation not only enhances operational efficiency but also promises a seamless and reliable travel experience for commuters," said the official. In the three priority corridors of DMRC's phase-IV expansion, too, the train operations will be driverless. The work is underway for all three corridors—RK Ashram Marg-Janakpuri West (extension of Magenta Line), Aerocity-Tughlaqabad (new Golden Line) and Majlis Park-Maujpur (extension of Pink Line). Three more corridors were approved last year as part of phase IV: Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block (extension of Golden Line), Inderlok-Indraprastha (extension of Green Line) and Rithala-Narela-Kundli (extension of Red Line). Their construction is yet to start. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Scotsman
03-08-2025
- Scotsman
Glasgow Subway: The London Underground style platform doors that will allow trains with no staff on board
Safety screens to be installed on station platforms Sign up for the latest news and analysis about Scottish transport Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A key measure is about to take shape to clear the way for the Glasgow Subway's new trains to run without any staff on board next year in a UK first. Safety screens with sliding doors will soon appear on the historic system's station platforms, which will open simultaneously with train doors like on some London Underground lines such as the Jubilee. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A visualisation of how the platform screen doors will look at Hillhead station | SPT The move will mark one of the final stages of a comprehensive £288 million overhaul of the 130-year-old underground railway, which is the word's third oldest after London and Budapest. Platform screen doors will be installed first at Govan within weeks, then Ibrox and Partick and the 12 other stations on the 6.5-mile loop. Subway operator Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) said the first ones will start operating by March next year once a new signalling and communications system has been completed. This will enable trains to run without drivers from next July. While the Docklands Light Railway in London is similarly automated, other staff remain in its trains, which will not routinely be the case in Glasgow. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Switching to driverless mode, known as 'unattended train operation' (UTO), will also mean passengers having a driver's eye view along the tunnels for the first time. An SPT spokesperson said: 'We are finalising timescales with contractors to start the work to introduce the first platform screen doors to the system. This is expected to be within the next month or so. 'A lot of work has already been carried out in all stations, including platform strengthening work. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Once the doors have been installed in the first stations, they initially will remain in an open position so passengers will board the train where the doors will eventually open and close. 'The doors at these stations will become operational - opening and closing simultaneously with the train doors - in the first quarter of 2026 once the new signalling and communications system operated from our new control centre is brought online. 'The doors will not be floor-to-ceiling, but half height. We believe this will be better for our system, so passengers will not need to worry about feeling enclosed on some of our narrower single platforms. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'When all that is complete, we will then have the capability to move to UTO – the first in the UK.' Passengers will for the first time be able see out from each end of the trains which were phased in from 2023 | The Scotsman The spokesperson said despite the removal of drivers, other staff would travel on trains at certain times. They said: 'Once we move to UTO, we will then start to remove the driver's cabs from each end of all the trains. This will take a bit of time, but once complete it will allow additional passenger seats with a clear view out of the front and rear windows. 'We will always have staff in stations to assist passengers and we will have staff on board when needed – at particularly busy times, during events in the city, later at night or at weekends.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
New Indian Express
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Chennai Metro's first driverless train to be delivered by early 2027
CHENNAI: Chennai is set to receive its first driverless metro train by February 2027 under a Rs 1,538.35 crore contract awarded to Alstom Transport India, as the city wraps up procurement for its Phase 2 metro expansion. The contract, signed this week by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) and Alstom, covers the supply of 32 fully automated three-car trains — 96 coaches in total — along with a 15-year comprehensive maintenance commitment. The driverless trains, designed for Unattended Train Operation (UTO), are expected to undergo 14 months of testing and integration trials following the initial delivery. Subsequent trains will be delivered in phases between September 2027 and May 2028, according to CMRL. 'This is the third and final rolling stock package under Phase 2,' CMRL said in a statement, adding that with this agreement, all major train procurement for the project is now complete. Deliveries for the earlier two contracts,also awarded to Alstom, are already underway. Manoj Goyal, Director (Systems & Operations) at CMRL, and Parag Nandlal Gohel, Customer Director (South) at Alstom, signed the agreement in the presence of senior officials from CMRL, general consultant AEON, and Alstom. The scope of work includes design, manufacturing, supply, testing, commissioning, personnel training, and long-term maintenance of the new rolling stock. The trains are expected to be manufactured at Alstom's facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
United News of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
MP CM Yadav visits BEML plant, hands over land for new unit in Raisen district
Bengaluru, May 14 (UNI) In a significant push towards indigenous industrial development, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday handed over a formal letter allocating 60.063 hectares of land to Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for the establishment of a new rolling stock manufacturing unit at Umeria in Raisen district. The announcement was made during CM Yadav's visit to the BEML facility in Bengaluru, where he also flagged off the 2,100th metro coach manufactured by the company. The coach, destined for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) via Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), features driverless Unattended Train Operation (UTO) capability and complies with the Grade of Automation 4 (GoA4) standards. Speaking to reporters, CM Yadav highlighted the importance of self-reliance in technology, saying, "We often look towards foreign countries, but efforts like these within India are what truly drive the nation forward.." Yadav added that he was informed of BEML's key contributions to missile systems like BrahMos, underlining the company's strategic importance beyond metro infrastructure. BEML Chairman and Managing Director Shantanu Roy received the land allotment letter, expressing optimism about the unit's potential to expand the company's capabilities and contribute to local employment and industrial growth in Madhya Pradesh. This marked Yadav's second visit to Bengaluru since taking office, signalling his intent to forge strong inter-state industrial collaborations and accelerate investment in manufacturing and defence production sectors. Yadav also participated in 'Invest in MP' session aimed at boosting industrial investment in the state. He presented MP's industrial strengths and policies to top investors and held one-on-one meetings with key players in sectors like IT, defence, and manufacturing. UNI BDN RN
