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The Bengaluru Metro’s first driverless train will be operated with drivers initially.
Officials of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) said that the initial phase of commercial service will involve drivers. Following this, BMRCL will conduct tests for the driverless operation. “The transition to commercial service in the driverless mode is contingent upon approval from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS). Currently, BMRCL operates trains, where the trains autonomously travel between stations, and drivers handle tasks such as door operations, obstacle detection on tracks, and manage train operations during disruptions,” a official explained.