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Delhi metro goes driverless; Will India get on board?
Delhi Metro set a new record with 1.6 million passengers using driverless trains on November 2. This figure represents a significant portion of the network's eight million daily ridership. The introduction of driverless trains has sparked discussions about their potential in other metro systems. Transportation officials argue that automation improves operational efficiency but raises some concerns about costs.
Diwali 2026: From Ayodhya’s sea of diyas to Goa’s fiery Narkasurs, India celebrates the festival in splendour
India celebrates Diwali on November 8 with spectacular displays of devotion and tradition, from lakhs of diyas illuminating Ayodhya’s Saryu ghats to giant Narkasur effigies burning in Goa. As families prepare for Lakshmi Puja, security is tightened, special trains ferry festive travellers and temples across Uttar Pradesh host elaborate celebrations.
Freight train derails in Gujarat's Dahod, two Delhi-bound trains affected
Two freight trains derailed in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, affecting train services and causing delays. The first derailment in Gujarat involved a freight train traveling empty to Madhya Pradesh. Later, seven empty coaches rolled away from Jolarpettai Junction in Tamil Nadu before derailing near Thamaleri Muthur. Railway authorities intervened quickly to prevent major accidents and initiate restoration operations. No injuries were reported in either incident as services were disrupted temporarily.
No engine, no driver, 6 km journey: Seven empty train coaches roll away from Tamil Nadu yard, derail near Tirupattur
Ghost train scare in Tamil Nadu: Seven empty railway coaches reportedly rolled away unattended from Jolarpettai railway yard in Tamil Nadu's Tirupattur district and travelled nearly six kilometres before derailing near Thamaleri Muthur. The incident disrupted Bengaluru-Chennai train services and triggered an emergency response from railway authorities.
Tamil Nadu: Seven empty train coaches roll away without engine, derail after travelling 6 km in Tirupattur
Seven empty railway coaches rolled away from the Jolarpettai Junction yard and derailed after travelling six kilometres. Railway authorities were alerted to stop approaching trains from Bengaluru to prevent a collision. Gas-cutting equipment and JCB machinery were used to clear the derailed coaches from the main track. The incident disrupted multiple trains on the crucial Bengaluru-Chennai route, causing delays for passengers.
Delhi Metro records 99.95% train punctuality in 2026: DMRC
Delhi Metro achieved 99.95 percent punctuality in 2026, showing high operational reliability. Daily ridership has significantly increased to 64.06 lakh journeys from its initial operations. The network recorded over 81 lakh journeys on a single day in August 2025. International benchmarks place Delhi Metro among the top five globally for reliability. The network has expanded to 416.5 km with 303 stations across twelve lines.
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Assam: Some react to Delhi blast with happy emojis; police told to monitor social media
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed the Director General of Police to monitor social media for any support shown towards the recent Delhi terrorist attack. Individuals found welcoming the attack or posting happy emojis will face strict action, including possible arrests.
Operation Rakshitha launched to ensure women's safety on trains
The drive was launched in the wake of a recent incident in which a woman was kicked out of a running train by a drunken man at Varkala.
Boss fires overworked employee to save himself; triggers company crisis with no one left to manage critical work
A small company is facing operational disruption after a key employee was abruptly fired, leaving essential tasks unattended. The terminated staff member had been covering for a colleague on vacation while managing critical projects, highlighting the company’s reliance on a tiny team with no backup. Reddit users noted the company may have to reach out to the former employee for urgent work, underscoring the risks of dismissing indispensable staff without proper planning.
54 detonators in two boxes found abandoned at busy Kalyan railway station near Mumbai
Senior police officials, including Thane city cops, visited the spot where the detonators were found. Usually, detonators are used in Thane district for illegally catching fish in lakes and also for carrying out blasting operations in quarries. Detonators are used to send shock-waves through the water, stunning or killing fish which are then collected.
Alstom bags order worth Rs 798 crore to manufacture 78 coaches for Chennai Metro
French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has won a contract worth Rs 798 crore to design, manufacture and commission 78 advanced metro coaches from Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), the company announced on Friday. Previously, Alstom has manufactured and delivered 208 metro cars for the 54 km of the first phase and extension of Corridor-I from the Airport to Wimco Nagar and Corridor-II from Chennai Central to St Thomas Mount.
DMRC makes move to get 48 trains for 3 new corridors
DMRC has floated tenders for design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning and training of staff for a total of 288 standard gauge coaches, which will be converted into 48 six-coach trains to be deployed on the three approved corridors of the Phase-IV project.
Delhi: There’s no driver in your train, but rest assured you’re in safe hands
Delhi Metro is planning to introduce driverless operations on the Pink and Magenta lines.
Alstom wins €315 million contract to supply cars for Mumbai's metro line 3
The French multinational will supply as many as 248 wagons, manufactured in the state-of-the-art rolling stock unit near Chennai.
DMRC suspends officials including depot in-charge for crash
The four officials include one deputy general manager who was the depot incharge, one assistant manager, a junior engineer and an assistant section engineer, Dayal said.
Delhi metro starts full signaling trials of driverless trains on Pink Line
The 59-km-long Pink Line corridor when operational will be the longest in the metro network and will connect Majlis Park to north east Delhi's Shiv Vihar.
First driverless Metro train on Magenta Line to roll from October
Singh said that the safety inspection of the section by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) is slated to begin from the first week of September.
Low intensity bomb found on Amritsar-bound train diffused
Earlier, the train was was stopped at Amethi for checking and two coaches were vacated and bomb disposal squad was also called for aiding the operation.
Delhi Metro's driverless trains to start operations from October
Trial runs on two sections of the corridor of phase III, between Kalkaji and Botanical Garden (13 km) and Janakpuri West to Terminal 1 – IGI Airport Metro station (10 km) are in progress.
Kalindi Kunj Metro eyes April launch
According to DMRC officials, rigorous trials are being undertaken for the Metro link.
Trial run of Delhi Metro's new 'driver-less' train begins
Naidu and Kejriwal insisted that metro was one of the best answers to the city's commutation and pollution woes.
Machine in the driver's seat, Metro goes hi-tech
Even as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation hurries to complete the third phase of Delhi Metro's expansion before the year ends, it will start testing cutting-edge driverless trains from July.
Nitish Kumar describes Railway Budget as 'disappointing'
Nitish Kumar termed this year's Railway Budget as "disappointing", saying it it did not have anything impressive in terms of cleanliness, safety and timely running of trains.
Delhi Metro tests new driverless trains
"The trains procured for phase III are driverless trains, which will initially have staff deputed for operation but gradually, they will be withdrawn," said DMRC.
Delhi metro to run driverless, faster trains by next year
The trains are by Hyundai Rotem, and will run on the two new lines—Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar and Janakpuri (West) to Botanical Garden.
Delhi Metro gets first driver-less train
"These trains will run on the upcoming Majlish Park-Shiv Vihar (Line 7 - 58.596 km) and Janakpuri West-Botanical Garden (Line 8 - 38.235 km) corridors of Phase 3," the Delhi Metro said.
Soon, Delhi Metro to have trains that run without drivers
A total of 68 stations on the upcoming lines would also have Platform Screen Doors for greater safety and to prevent suicide attempts.
Railways asked to speed up gauge conversion work in Maharashtra
A parliamentary panel has asked railways to speed up gauge conversion work in Maharashtra, saying the delay has led to escalated project costs.
It’s end of line for Rio Tinto’s boom-time train drivers
Train drivers employed by Rio Tinto Group to haul iron ore across Australia’s outback make about the same money as surgeons in the US.
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