The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is preparing to introduce driverless trains on its upcoming Phase-IV corridors as part of its plan to boost operational efficiency, improve safety, and reduce human intervention.
A senior DMRC official told The Indian Express: “The upcoming Phase-IV will also feature driverless trains.” The move marks a significant step in DMRC’s efforts to expand its Unattended Train Operation (UTO) system across the network." Advertisement
India’s first driverless train on the Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line (Janakpuri West–Botanical Garden) was launched on December 28, 2020, and flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Since then, DMRC has expanded its automated fleet, and 69 driverless trains now run on the Pink and Magenta Lines.
“At present, Unattended Train