Chennai (Metro Rail News):Chennai Metro Phase 2 Project is expected to advance soon as Alstom India is expected to deliver the driverless trains for Phase 2 by the end of September.
The arrival of the first trainset:
As per the officials, Alstom India is expected to deliver the first trainset by the end of September. The trains are being manufactured in Alstom’s facility at Sricity, Andhra Pradesh.
The driverless train will operate on the Porur-Poonamallee bypass line, which is projected to be operational by December 2025.
Train Specifications:
As per the official statement, the 3-coach driverless trains are capable of accommodating about 1000 passengers. The train will be equipped with special features like;
- Perch seats
- Charging sockets
- Grab handles at lower height
- LCD screens.
Total Fleet
To facilitate seamless connectivity across the entire Phase 2 network, CMRL is expected to deploy approximately 138 three-coach trainsets that will operate at the top speed of 80 kmph.
Since CMRL will be opting for driverless trains for the very first time, they will thoroughly conduct numerous tests on the test track and the mainline before the train is certified and approved for commercial operation.
A metrorail official mentioned, “Testing of the train has been extended at the Sricity factory. This is to ensure that the train is delivered in a much better state”
