BENGALURU: The seven new Metro trains manufactured by BEML Limited for Bengaluru Metro smoothly completed their trial runs on Wednesday, with the trains clocking a maximum speed of 90 kmph. A 14-member team from the Lucknow-based Research, Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) of the Railway Ministry has been carrying out Oscillation and Emergency Braking Distance Trials on these coaches since October 10.
The trials were carried out daily between 10 pm and 4.30 am (non-Metro revenue hours), between Sampige Road and Peenya Industry stations, in the UP and DOWN direction. “The Safety, Comfort and Derailment tests were completed well before schedule. It was supposed to conclude by November 2,” said a senior Metro official.
