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The Delhi Metro's Magenta Line Now Operates with Fully Driverless Trains

The Delhi Metro's Magenta Line now operates autonomously, making it part of just 7% of global metro networks with driverless capabilities.

The Delhi Metro's Magenta Line Now Operates with Fully Driverless Trains
Source: The Mint Scoop

The Delhi Metro's Magenta Line now runs trains without drivers. This means more space for passengers and a better experience for commuters.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is gradually reducing attendants. They will still be around every 3-4 trains for now.

Only 7% of the world's metro networks use driverless trains, and now Delhi Metro is one of them. This change helps prevent mistakes and makes train services more reliable.

Driverless trains do checks before starting and park themselves, reducing the work for human operators and making operations smoother.

The Magenta Line is 37 km long with 25 stations from Janakpuri West to Botanical Garden. It started using driverless trains in December 2020. The Pink Line (Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar) also switched to full automation in November 2021.

Removing driver's cabins has made space for more standing passengers. There are new grab poles, CCTV for safety, and digital maps with LCD screens. Real-time video streaming helps passengers stay updated.

DMRC plans to get 312 Metro coaches (52 trains) for Phase IV's important routes.

Source: India Today

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