BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) conducted the trials on the 12.3 Km stretch of the Bangalore metro’s 19.143 km Yellow line last night, with the CRRC engineers on board on 7th March.
Trial Run
Yellow Line’s first trial run unfolded in the following manner:
01. From Hebbagodi Depot towards South at 6:55 pm.
02. Bommasandra Station at 7:14 PM, further switched tracks towards Bommanahalli
03. Ariived at Bommanahalli at 8:05 PM
04. From Bommanahalli back south towards Bommasandra
05. Arrived at Bommasandra at 9:11 PM
The trail run spanned across a 12.3 Km stretch.
Average Speed: 5 Km/hr
Objectives of trial
The primary aim of this trial was to verify the Schedule of Dimensions (SOD) clearances and monitor the train’s interaction with the civil structure to ensure there are no physical obstructions along the route.
Train Coaches
The first of the two trains to arrive from China at the Hebbagodi Depot after completing a voyage of 13 days from the Shanghai Port, which has undertaken the trails on the mentioned route, while the Titagarh Rail Systems has made it public that it’ll start delivering the driverless coaches for the Bangalore Metro by April.
Specifications
These are 6-Coach trains that will run on the tracks of Bangalore Metro’s Yellow Line. The coaches have electric signages above the doors to showcase routes, advertisements, notices, information, etc.
Driverless Technology
These driverless coaches will be introduced as part of the Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) System, commonly known as “Driverless Technology.” It will also reduce the headway to 90 seconds from the existing two and a half minutes. Although they will be driverless trains, the BMRCL has decided to deploy Loco Pilots to allay passengers.
The Contract
BMRCL awarded the contract for the same in December 2019. As per the contract, 4RS-DM 2 trains will be supplied by CRRSC, while the remaining 36 will be assembled locally by Titagarh Rail Systems in West Bengal.
Yellow Line
The 18.82 Km long under-construction metro line connects RV Road with Bommasandra. It is a fully elevated metro route with 16 stations. It connects with the Green Line of Bangalore Metro at RV Road Station & with the Pink Line at Jayadeva Hospital station. It is expected to open by early 2024.
Big Connectivity Boost
It aims to boost connectivity to areas home to big companies like Infosys & Biocon and South Bengaluru. This will substantially ease the daily struggles of Bangalore’s metro commuters and increase the overall metro connectivity in the city to facilitate easy and efficient commutes.
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