Kolkata Metro to Launch Driverless Train Operations on Green and Purple Lines
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Event | Kolkata Metro prepares to launch driverless metro trains on the Green Line and Purple Line after receiving clearance from the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS). |
| Automation Level | Grade of Automation 4 (GoA-4) - Fully automated (no driver), utilizing Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) technology. |
| Green Line Details | Route: Howrah Maidan - Salt Lake Sector V (16.6 km, 12 stations). Includes India's first underwater metro tunnel under Hooghly River. |
| Purple Line Details | Driverless operations also approved; part of Kolkata Metro's modernization. |
| Other Indian Cities | Delhi Metro (Pink & Magenta Lines) and Bengaluru Metro (Yellow Line) already operate driverless trains. Kolkata will be the third city in India with GoA-4 metro services. |