Published on: May 2026
DRIVERLESS METRO SYSTEMS IN DELHI: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF TECHNOLOGY, BENEFITS, AND CHALLENGES
Dr. Mamta Tholia Khileri Gulshan Kumar
Dr. Rakhi Kamra
Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology Delhi India
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Abstract
The study analyzes key benefits including improved opera- tional efficiency, enhanced safety, reduced human error, and long- term cost effectiveness. It also examines critical challenges such as high initial investment, cybersecurity risks, technical reliability, and socio-economic concerns. A comparative evaluation with conventional metro systems is provided to highlight performance improvements.
The findings indicate that while driverless metro systems significantly enhance urban mobility, their successful implemen- tation requires strong policy support, technological robustness, and public acceptance. The paper concludes by identifying research gaps and future directions for the sustainable expansion of automated metro systems in developing urban environments.
Index Terms—Driverless Metro Systems, CBTC, Automatic Train Operation, Delhi Metro, Urban Rail Transit, Automation, Smart Transportation
How to Cite this Paper
Khileri, M. T. & Kumar, G. (2026). Driverless Metro Systems in Delhi: A Comprehensive Review of Technology, Benefits, and Challenges. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.987
Khileri, Mamta, and Gulshan Kumar. "Driverless Metro Systems in Delhi: A Comprehensive Review of Technology, Benefits, and Challenges." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.987.
Khileri, Mamta, and Gulshan Kumar. "Driverless Metro Systems in Delhi: A Comprehensive Review of Technology, Benefits, and Challenges." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.987.
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