As a move to relieve passengers out of getting stranded in trains in the long hours of travel, a new technology is likely to be introduced by the Chennai Metro Rail with which they can control trains at remote location.
As the CMRL is likely to introduce driverless trains in Chennai in its phase 2 rail services, within not more than 10 years, commuters can enjoy the drivers view.
The detailed project report of second phase of the Chennai metro rail project is being studied by the Centre and Japan International Cooperation Agency.
The Chennai Metro Rail authorities have announced that the Metro Rail services will be stopped in case the speed of the wind blowing across exceeds 90 kmph.
For almost 7 years since the beginning of construction of metro rail underground corridor, the commuters on Anna Salai have been combating the chaotic traffic.