Signalling System: Patna metro eyes new tech for secure and easy journey | Patna Information

PATNA: Patna Metro Rail on Friday introduced adoption of the superior communication-based prepare management (CBTC) system for its stations and depots. It’s a state-of-the-art signalling system that facilitates environment friendly prepare motion on Mass Fast Transit System by transmitting very important info like location, path and velocity knowledge between the trains and management centre by way of wi-fi communication.

As per a Delhi Metro Rail Company (DMRC) official, the CBTC system will provide improved sustainability by being extra energy-efficient than conventional guide operation. With computerized velocity regulation, pointless acceleration and braking shall be eradicated, leading to substantial power financial savings and decreased air air pollution.
“The CBTC system will improve security by enabling real-time monitoring and management of prepare actions, stopping accidents and collisions. The system will detect and react to any malfunction within the prepare, guaranteeing a safer metro expertise. By growing the frequency and velocity of prepare operations, journey time shall be sooner, and the metro system will be capable of transport extra passengers in a shorter time, decreasing crowding and wait occasions,” stated the official.

“The implementation of the CBTC system is anticipated to cut back upkeep prices considerably. The system’s fixed monitoring and early detection of potential points will permit preventative upkeep, decreasing the chance of main disruptions in companies,” the official added.
The system will even present real-time info on prepare schedules and delays,” she additional stated.