Railway Board accords in-principle approval for BMRCL’s CBTC signalling system
The Railway Board has approved the CBTC signalling system for Namma Metro's Pink and Blue lines in Bengaluru. This approval is a critical step toward testing and eventually launching passenger services on these major transit routes.
Why it matters
It marks a key infrastructure milestone for urban mobility in Bengaluru, facilitating the expansion of the city's metro network.
The Railway Board has accorded in-principle approval for the CBTC signalling and train control system for Namma Metro’s Pink Line (Reach-6) as well as the entire Blue Line – Phase 2A and 2B extending up to the Kempegowda International Airport.
The approval is an important milestone towards commissioning the Pink Line between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere.
Significantly, the same approval also covers the Blue Line from Central Silk Board to Kempegowda International Airport. While the signalling clearance was a pending milestone for the Pink Line, for the Blue Line, it has been secured well in advance of its proposed commissioning, facilitating timely testing and safety certification, said a release.
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