Metro Train Trial Runs Successful in Bhopal and Indore

October 4, 2023

Metro train trial runs in Bhopal and Indore have been successful, and residents may enjoy metro rides in both cities by mid-2024. These metro trains have been designed to operate in driverless mode in the future, following an initial phase with human drivers to build passenger confidence.

Key Points

The initial phase of metro operations will involve human drivers for up to two years to instill passenger confidence in train operations.
The metro project in Bhopal and Indore is designed using Grade of Automation (GoA) 4 technology, which allows for automatic train operations, including door closing, obstacle detection, and handling emergencies.
GoA technology classifies metro train operations into grades, including GoA-1, GoA-2, GoA-3, and GoA-4, with GoA-4 being the highest level of automation.
Madhya Pradesh is among the first states in India to design its metro project fully on GoA-4 technology, surpassing the older GoA-2 technology used by some other metro systems.
Delhi Metro is reportedly using GoA-4 operation on some lanes but needed to upgrade from GoA-2 technology.
The introduction of driverless metro train operations in Bhopal and Indore will be an exciting development for passengers and is expected to happen after one and a half to two years of human-driven operations.

Significance

Madhya Pradesh’s use of GoA-4 technology sets a precedent for future metro projects in other Indian cities.
Driverless metro operations enhance safety and energy conservation while providing a modern and efficient mode of public transportation.
The phased approach to introducing driverless operations aims to ensure passengers are comfortable with the technology.

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