Jaipur Metro on automatic mode soon

Jaipur | Sunday | 16th September, 2018

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We are hopeful for getting a nod soon.”Once the ATO system is operational, Metro train would function without any intervention from drivers. JAIPUR: The operation of Jaipur Metro on Automatic Train Operation (ATO) mode is finally expected to begin soon, after the Commissioner for Metro Rail Safety (CMRS), Mumbai completed trial-run late night on Friday.To upgrade the Metro operation from Automatic Train Protection (ATP) to ATO, the Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) forwarded the application requesting CMRS to inspect the corridor between Mansarovar to Chandpole.Ashwani Saxena, project director, JMRC, said, “Commissioner of Railway Safety (Western Circle) Sushil Chandra, carried out an inspection on Friday night between 10 pm to 1am . The operation on ATO can be started after receiving the approval. “It would control the speed, movement and braking among other key functions. “Driverless trains will be safe and reliable..