Bengaluru, 11 Dec 

BEML on Thursday unveiled the prototype of its driverless metro trainsets for upcoming BMRCL corridors, including Namma Metro’s Phases 2, 2A, 2B, and the Airport Line. The Pink Line prototype was formally revealed by BMRCL’s Managing Director, with all design and engineering handled in-house by BEML.

In August 2023, BEML secured an order for 53 driverless trainsets, which later increased to 66 trainsets comprising 396 cars. Under the contract, BEML will supply 318 standard-gauge metro cars for the Blue Line (Airport Line) and the Pink Line (Kalena Agrahara in the south to Nagawara in the north). “This rollout marks a significant step toward executing the Rs 3,177-crore contract awarded to BEML through a highly competitive bidding process. The prototype reflects BEML’s growing contribution to India’s metro ecosystem, especially in the domain of driverless (GoA4) urban transit systems,” the company said.

BEML said the new driverless trainsets feature energy-efficient systems, upgraded passenger information displays, extra-wide gangways for seamless movement between coaches, USB charging ports, ergonomic seating, and improved accessibility. The trainsets also comply with advanced fire safety and crashworthiness norms and meet international safety standards.