LUCKNOW, May 9 -- Lucknow Metro is set for a major technological leap with the proposed East-West Corridor (Phase-1B) introducing driverless train operations, artificial intelligence-based predictive maintenance and smart safety systems, making it one of India's most advanced metro networks.

The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has floated a tender for the design and manufacture of 15 advanced train sets for the upcoming corridor. The project will also feature smart passenger comfort technologies and energy-efficient systems aimed at improving operational reliability and commuter experience, officials said.

According to UPMRC, trains on the East-West Corridor will operate in Unattended Train Operation (UTO) mode, making them...