Kochi Metro to deploy new technology to travel faster

KOCHI, INDIA: The Delhi Metro rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) will be meeting today to finalise an agreement in determining the dimensions of coaches.

The KMRL's Director Board has decided to adopt a communication-based train control (CBTC) technology for Kochi metro. The technology will help the trains travel faster at steep curves.

"The Board meeting will decide on the length and other dimensions of coaches," a Hindu report quoted Elias George, Managing Director, KMRL, as saying.

With the help of CBTC technology, more number of commuters can be transported and the trains will pass in each direction every 90 seconds. Initially, the trains will have three coaches but the commuters can avail the service more frequently.