Siemens India provides driverless train solutions to BMRCL

Siemens Limited is implementing driverless train solutions for Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) that will improve capacity, punctuality, reliability, and enhanced safety for passengers. The solution includes communications-based train control (CBTC) with electronic interlocking, automatic train protection system, operation control for automatic train monitoring by train supervision system including telecommunication systems. This is Siemens Limited's first CBTC project with the highest Grade of Automation – GOA4, where the train is automatically controlled without any manual intervention on board. Tilak Raj Seth, Head, Mobility, Siemens Limited, informed that Siemens has been a leader in providing state-of-the-art metro-rail solutions and takes great pride in partnering with BMRCL to improve the connectivity, accessibility and coverage of Bengaluru's metro rail network. BMRCL is the ninth metro service where Siemens India is involved. Its advanced signalling and telecommunication systems will be the basis for a safe and efficient mass transit system which will enhance passenger experience and fulfil the needs of BMRCL. Bengaluru Metro will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life and economic growth of the city and will continue to partner such projects with its global expertise and local know-how to help improve connectivity and public infrastructure.