Kolkata Set for Driverless Metro, Joining Delhi and Bengaluru on Green Line
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims·
Why in news
The Commissioner of Railway Safety cleared the Kolkata Metro Green Line for autonomous (driverless) operations, joining Delhi and Bengaluru.
Background
The Green Line (East-West Corridor) connects Howrah Maidan to Salt Lake Sector V. The project utilizes Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) signaling and includes platform screen doors and derailment detection systems.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TCBTC (Communication-Based Train Control): A signaling system used for high-frequency, automated train operations.
- PlaceKolkata Metro Green Line: Connects Howrah Maidan to Salt Lake Sector V.
- FactKolkata is the third city in India (alongside Delhi and Bengaluru) to operate driverless metro trains.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the adoption of autonomous metro systems and CBTC signaling contributes to urban mobility and sustainable infrastructure development in Indian metropolitan cities.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Safety infrastructure: Integration of platform screen doors and derailment detection to mitigate urban transit risks
- Technological leap: Transition from manual to CBTC signaling to increase frequency and reduce human-error variables
- Urban decongestion: Impact of corridor completion on reducing traffic bottlenecks in high-density transit hubs
Keywords: Autonomous operation · CBTC signaling · Urban mobility · Infrastructure development · Transit safety
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