Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Kolkata Metro Trials Driverless Tech Synchronization
The Kolkata Metro is testing new technology to run trains without drivers.
They have received permission to do this on the Green Line.
The tests are happening at night to make sure everything works perfectly.
They are upgrading the trains to use this new system.
This technology can help trains run more often and with fewer mistakes.
They are also planning to get more trains to use this system in the future.
Kolkata Metro is conducting trials for synchronizing driverless technology with the Green Line fleet.
The Green Line has received safety clearance for running driverless trains in ATO mode.
Trials are conducted nightly between 11 pm and 4 am, three days a week.
Half of the 16 rakes used on the Green Line have been upgraded with the new technology.
Additional BEML rakes have been proposed for the fleet.
- Who
- Kolkata Metro authorities
- What
- Trials for synchronizing driverless technology with Green Line fleet
- When
- Nightly trials between 11 pm and 4 am, three days a week
- Where
- Kolkata, India (Green Line)
- Why
- To achieve accuracy and enhance train frequency with minimal human errors
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Technology
- Automatic Train Operations (ATO)
- Line
- Green Line
- Safety Clearance
- Received from Commissioner of Railway Safety
- Trial Timings
- 11 pm to 4 am, three days a week
- Fleet Upgrade
- 8 out of 16 rakes upgraded, rest in process
- Additional Rakes
- 4-5 BEML rakes proposed