Railway Board accords in-principle approval for BMRCL’s CBTC signalling system
The approval is an important milestone towards commissioning the Pink Line between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere.
The Railway Board has given clearance in principle for the Centralized Booking and Train Control (CBTC) signalling system for two metro lines of Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). This approval includes the Pink Line (Reach-6) between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere, as well as the entire Blue Line extending up to Kempegowda International Airport, covering both Phase 2A and 2B.
This is a significant step towards commissioning the Pink Line, which was previously pending. For the Blue Line, the approval was granted well ahead of its proposed commissioning date, allowing ample time for testing and safety certification. The official release stated that BMRCL will now proceed with the final steps for the Pink Line, including obtaining interim speed certification from the Railway Diploma Syndicate (RDSO), statutory inspection of rolling stock by the Centralized Coaching & Repair Shop (CCRS), conducting trial runs, and finally, the statutory inspection and clearance for opening the line to the public.
The BMRCL will continue to coordinate closely with all relevant agencies to expedite these remaining processes.
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