Inaugural driverless train has arrived at the Hebbagodi depot

They will undergo trial runs on the Yellow Line

These coaches are manufactured by China’s CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co Ltd

In what comes as a joyous moment for Bengalureans, the inaugural driverless train has arrived at the Hebbagodi depot near Electronics City. It arrived in the wee hours. 

The six coach prototype will undergo trial runs on the Yellow Line, which spans 19.5 kilometres, connecting Bommasandra to RV Road. 

These coaches are manufactured by China’s CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co Ltd. it can be noted that the train is part of a contract worth Rs 1,578 crore which was awarded in 2019 for supplying 216 coaches. The train departed from China on January 24 and reached Chennai port on February 6. Later, it underwent unloading and customs clearance before being transported to Bengaluru by road.

This morning, the first train set of 6 cars reached Hebbagodi Depot safely! This train left China port on January 24 and reached Chennai port on February 6. #Metro #bmrcl https://t.co/8I23ZZrQDO

— NewsFirst Prime (@NewsFirstprime) February 14, 2024

What happens at Hebbagodi depot 

Here, engineers from China will oversee the coupling of the coaches. Later on, an extensive series of tests will be carried out. These include 8-10 static tests, various dynamic assessments, 15 mainline tests, and 7-8 interface evaluations. Notably, the mainline tests will involve oscillation trials under the supervision of the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) based in Lucknow, as informed by BMRCL officials.

Once the Yellow Line becomes operations, it will go a long way in curbing traffic.