patna as the civil work of patna metro rail project has been advancing in corridor ii patna stationpatliputra bus terminal the experts of the delhi metro rail corporation limited dmrc the nodal agency of the project is planning to opt for advanced communication based train control cbtc system which enables the metro trains to be run without driversthe system uses modern signalling in the operation of metro rapid transit system mrts to help control the movement of trains and enhance the reliability safety and efficiency of train operations ultimately benefiting commuters cbtc technology was first used in december 2017 and driverless metro first started in 2020 in the countryaccording to sources the implementation of cbtc technology in the upcoming patna metro project is expected to revolutionize the way passengers travel in the city this system reduces headway waiting period between two trains and increases transport capacity the technology relies on continuous twoway digital communication between each train and the control centre each train transmits its location direction and speed to the control system which makes necessary calculations for safe travel the sources saidas per the experts cbtc allows realtime monitoring and control of train movements which helps prevent accidents and collisions the system also automatically detects and reacts to any abnormalities or malfunctions in the train system increasing the overall safety of the metrothe officials of metro said adopting the latest technology in this project will enhance mobility and connectivity allowing preventative maintenance reducing the likelihood of major failures or disruptions in train services