Mumbai: In order to increase the frequency of local trains, the Railways plans to introduce Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) system on a pilot basis between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Panvel. The groundwork of the first driverless local trains advanced signalling system is expected to begin in 2023.
After a successful pilot, Railways is likely to introduce CBDT between CSMT-Kalyan and Churchgate-Virar. Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC), which will oversee the implementation of the system, is in the final process of floating tender for the project.
“The project will be implemented first on the Harbour Line, followed by Central Railway mainline and Western Railway. We are at an advanced stage of processing the tender for the CBTC project,” said Ravi Agarwal, chairman and managing director, MRVC.
