Driverless Metro yellow line likely to partially open in June

BENGALURU: The Namma Metro yellow line is likely to commence its operation partially in June. A set of train coaches from Titagarh in West Bengal has arrived in Bengaluru for the Metro’s Yellow Line. The coaches are set to undergo final trials by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL).

After completing the final trials, Metro services on the yellow line are expected to commence within a month. All six coaches have arrived at the Hebbagodi depot and have been assembled.

Two prototype trains with driverless engines have already been delivered and a third train set if awaited. The 18.8 km stretch between Bommasandra and RV Road requires a minimum of three trains to start operations. With the arrival of the third train, the stage is set for the full launch of driverless metro services.

Once the trials are completed, trains will operate every 30 minutes, and the frequency will increase as more trains are added. A total of 14 trains are required for this corridor, with eight trains needed to operate services every 15 minutes.