Final trainset arrives for Bengaluru metro’s Yellow Line; set to boost service frequency
The final trainset for Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line has arrived at the Hebbagodi depot, marking the completion of the fleet supply by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. BMRCL officials plan to conduct rigorous testing and certification, aiming to fully operationalize the fleet by the end of August to improve service frequency.
Why it matters
The full deployment of these trainsets is critical for reducing peak-hour congestion and wait times on the 19.75-km Yellow Line, significantly enhancing urban mobility in Bengaluru.
Nearly a year after the inauguration of Bengaluru metro's Yellow Line , the final trainset supplied by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. (TRSL) for the corridor arrived in Bengaluru on Monday.
The six-coach train, manufactured by the TRSL at its facility near Kolkata, reached the Hebbagodi depot. According to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officials, the train was unloaded before the installation of couplers and gangways. It will be shifted to the Inspection Bay Line for detailed inspections and testing.
Following the assembly process, the train will undergo static inspections before commencing the mandatory 750-km dynamic testing on the main line.
The officials said that the successful completion of these tests is essential before the trainset can be inducted into commercial passenger service.
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