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Bengaluru Metro gets Railway Board nod for CBTC on Pink, Blue lines
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has received in-principle approval from the Railway Board for the Communications-Based Train Control signalling system on the Pink Line (Kalena Agrahara, Nagawara) and Blue Line (Silk Board,…
The Story in Brief
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has received in-principle approval from the Railway Board for the Communications-Based Train Control signalling system on the Pink Line (Kalena Agrahara, Nagawara) and Blue Line (Silk Board, Kempegowda International Airport). BMRCL says this is a key milestone after a month of follow-up with the Railway Board and RDSO.
For the Pink Line, BMRCL must complete remaining statutory procedures including interim speed certification by RDSO, inspection of rolling stock by the Commissioner of Railway Safety, trial runs, and final inspection before opening for passengers. The CRS is expected to inspect the new Pink Line train sets from August 12 to 14. BMRCL has received eight train sets for the line so far.
The Indian Opinion
BMRCL fans will celebrate this CBTC approval, but the real test is the remaining statutory gauntlet: speed certification, rolling stock inspection, trial runs, and final clearance. The CRS inspection in mid-August will separate wish from reality. Does BMRCL have the bureaucratic stamina to clear these hurdles without further months of delay? The number of days between in-principle nod and actual passenger service will settle that question.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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