Titagarh rolls out first driverless train for Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line

Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, who joined the celebrations virtually, said: “Metro projects are transforming our cities, boosting economic growth, and creating jobs. With India now ranking third globally in metro rail, we aim to surpass the United States within five years.”

Umesh Chowdhary, Managing Director of Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd, said: “Titagarh will deliver two more trainsets for the Yellow Line by April this year. The company will then ramp up production to deliver two trains a month by September 2025. Our team is dedicated to delivering advanced, sustainable, and efficient rolling stock that will redefine the commuting experience for millions of passengers in Karnataka.”

He added, “The sleek design combines modern interiors, reduced power consumption, enhanced sustainability, and world-class safety features for a seamless and secure passenger experience.”

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Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, who was present at the event, said, “Today marks an important milestone in the operationalisation of Namma Metro’s Yellow Line. Stretching from RV Road in Jayanagar to Bommasandra, the 18.8-km Yellow Line connects Bengaluru South’s ITBT corridors. Once operational, it is set to ease the commute of thousands of people traveling to Bengaluru’s IT hubs and industrial zones.

“The first trainset manufactured by Titagarh for the line was launched today. Following this, Titagarh will deliver one metro train every month and will increase the pace to two trainsets a month.”

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He added, “In a city where 1.2 crore vehicles clog the roads daily, the Yellow Line could serve over 2.5 lakh passengers, easing congestion in critical corridors like Electronic City and Silk Board.”

BMRCL officials confirmed that operations will begin with three trains running at a frequency of every 30 minutes. The frequency is expected to improve as more trains are added each month. The prototype of the first six-coach train for the Electronics City Metro was shipped from Shanghai on January 24, 2024 reached Bengaluru on February 14, 2024 and is currently undergoing trials.

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