The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is preparing to introduce driverless trains on its upcoming Phase-IV corridors, a move aimed at boosting operational efficiency and reducing the chances of human error. Speaking to Indianexpress.com, a senior DMRC official confirmed, “The upcoming Phase-IV will also feature driverless trains.”

Driverless Operations Already in Service

The country’s first driverless train was flagged off on the Magenta Line (Janakpuri West – Botanical Garden) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 28, 2020. Since then, the Delhi Metro has steadily expanded its Unattended Train Operation (UTO) network, with a total of 69 driverless trains currently running on the Pink and Magenta Lines.

“At present, Unattended Train Operation (UTO) services are operational on th

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