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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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