The first driverless train for Bengaluru's Yellow Line, connecting RV Road to Bommasandra, arrived in Chennai on February 6 after facing delays. The train, manufactured in China, is a six-coach prototype for the 19-km Electronics City Metro line. It will undergo customs clearance and then be transported to the Hebbagodi depot...
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near Electronics City by road. Extensive testing will follow, including static and electrical circuit tests, mainline trials, and approvals from RDSO, CCRS, CMRS, and the railway board. The entire process is expected to take about four months. The Yellow Line is crucial for connecting South Bengaluru to Electronics City, which houses major companies like Infosys and Biocon. The train was originally supposed to arrive in September 2023, but delays occurred due to supply chain challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic, and trade restrictions with China. The Chinese manufacturer, CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co. Ltd., partnered with Kolkata-based Titagarh Rail to manufacture the remaining coaches to meet the 'Make in India' requirement.