Chennai Metro's First Driverless Train: A Leap in Public Transportation
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Trial run of Chennai's first three-coach driverless train for Phase II project |
| Trial Run Date | October 26, 2023 |
| Key Dignitaries | Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar |
| Train Coaches Arrival | October 17, 2023 (from Sri City to Poonamallee depot) |
| Depot Location | Poonamallee, Chennai |
| Depot Size | 40.5 acres |
| Depot Cost | Rs 187 crore |
| Depot Facilities | 17 buildings for maintenance and repair |
| Total Project Investment | Rs 63,246 crore |
| Corridor (Phase II) | Poonamallee to Porur (Corridor 4: Light House to Poonamallee) |
| Features of Train | Digital displays, charging points |
| Current Testing | Inspection Bay Line (circuits, brakes, ventilation, air-conditioning) |
| Initial Test Speed | 10-15 kmph on inspection track |
| Official Test Track | 820-metre ballasted test track |
| Future Arrivals | Next batch of coaches starting November 2023 |