Twenty-eight (28) seismometers will be installed for the Bullet Train project (Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor) to ensure the safety of passengers and critical infrastructure during earthquakes. This Early Earthquake Detection System, based on Japanese Shinkansen technology, will detect earthquake-induced tremors through waves and enable an automatic power shutdown. Emergency brakes will be activated when the power shutdown is detected and the trains running in the affected area shall stop. Out of 28 seismometers, 22 will be installed along the alignment. Eight will be in Maharashtra and 14 will be in Gujarat. Seismometers will be installed in traction substations and switching posts along the alignment.
First driverless metro train in Bengaluru will run on Yellow Line
The first driverless metro train comprising six coaches from China arrived in Bengaluru, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) said. These coaches arrived in Electronic City. This train will operate on the Yellow Line of BMRCL from RV Road to Electronic City via Silk Board. The train and coaches were built by a firm, which got a contract to build 216 coaches for BMRCL. 216 cars were ordered of which 90 will operate on Yellow line forming 15 trains.
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ICF Chennai will design train to run on hydrogen fuel
Indian Railways has designed a train which will run on Hydrogen Fuel Cell, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister, Railway said. Its production has been planned by Integral Coach Factory, Chennai. He was responding to a question if the government has made any advancement in the development of hydrogen-powered train technology.
He said that a project for development of hydrogen power trains using Hydrogen Fuel Cell has been taken up as a pilot project. The power train of this project has been designed, he said. He said that the production planned to be done in ICF, Chennai Production Unit. This train will demonstrate the use of Hydrogen Technology in Railways.
Kavach braking efficiency trial at 160 kmph successful
A recent trial conducted to examine the efficiency of braking parameters of anti-train collision system Kavach in a semi-high speed engine at 160 kmph showed promising results, the North Central Railway’s Agra Division said. The Kavach system, developed by Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), can apply brakes automatically in case of an emergency when a train driver fails to act in time. Railways is in the process of implementing this system across its network to enhance operational safety. Kavach not only helps loco pilots avoid signal passing and overspeeding but also helps trains run during inclement weather, ensuring enhanced safety and efficiency.
Chennai Metro becomes the first metro service to join ONDC
Chennai Metro has become the first metro service in the country to be available on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). Customers can effortlessly purchase single journey and return journey tickets for Chennai Metro through buyer apps on the ONDC Network like Rapido, Namma Yatri and redBus. Additionally, Google Maps and PhonePe will also soon be able to offer these services, further enhancing customer convenience and choice. This will allow a wide range of app developers to integrate their apps with the CMRL ticketing system.
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