<p>Technology major Siemens on Thursday said it is providing driverless train solutions for Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) to improve upon efficiency and safety of passengers.</p>.<p>The driverless automated train technology systems will be for phase 2 of the Bengaluru Metro, a company statement said.</p>.<p>BMRCL will be provided with solutions including communications-based train control (CBTC) comprising electronic interlocking, automatic train protection system, operation control for automatic train monitoring by train supervision system and telecommunication system.</p>.<p>This is Siemens' first CBTC project with the highest Grade of Automation – GOA4, where the train is automatically controlled without any manual intervention on board.</p>.<p>"Bengaluru Metro is the ninth metro service where Siemens India is involved. The advanced signalling and telecommunication systems will be the basis for a safe and efficient mass transit system which will enhance passenger experience and fulfill the needs of BMRCL.</p>.<p>"Bengaluru Metro will play a pivotal role in enhancing quality of life and economic growth of the city and we will continue to partner such projects with our global expertise and local know-how to help improve connectivity and public infrastructure,” said Tilak Raj Seth, Head, Mobility, Siemens.</p>.<p>The phase 2 of the Bengaluru Metro is an 18.8 km (16 elevated stations and 1 depot at Hebbagodi) line connecting Bengaluru between R V Road and Bommasandra.</p>
<p>Technology major Siemens on Thursday said it is providing driverless train solutions for Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) to improve upon efficiency and safety of passengers.</p>.<p>The driverless automated train technology systems will be for phase 2 of the Bengaluru Metro, a company statement said.</p>.<p>BMRCL will be provided with solutions including communications-based train control (CBTC) comprising electronic interlocking, automatic train protection system, operation control for automatic train monitoring by train supervision system and telecommunication system.</p>.<p>This is Siemens' first CBTC project with the highest Grade of Automation – GOA4, where the train is automatically controlled without any manual intervention on board.</p>.<p>"Bengaluru Metro is the ninth metro service where Siemens India is involved. The advanced signalling and telecommunication systems will be the basis for a safe and efficient mass transit system which will enhance passenger experience and fulfill the needs of BMRCL.</p>.<p>"Bengaluru Metro will play a pivotal role in enhancing quality of life and economic growth of the city and we will continue to partner such projects with our global expertise and local know-how to help improve connectivity and public infrastructure,” said Tilak Raj Seth, Head, Mobility, Siemens.</p>.<p>The phase 2 of the Bengaluru Metro is an 18.8 km (16 elevated stations and 1 depot at Hebbagodi) line connecting Bengaluru between R V Road and Bommasandra.</p>