NEL is the world's first fully automated underground driverless heavy rail rapid transit line. It is also the first MRT line to take accessibility into account, with the most number of lifts at the time and the first tactile guidance system.
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Yes, the MRT trains in Singapore are automated. The North East Line (NEL), Circle Line (CCL), Downtown Line (DTL), and the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) are fully automated and operate without drivers.
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German rail operator Deutsche Bahn and industrial group Siemens on Monday unveiled the world's first automated, driverless train in the city of Hamburg, billing it as more punctual and energy efficient than traditional trains.
The Gatimaan Express is one of the fastest train in India and has the greatest operational speeds as of 2022, with certain sections reaching 160 km/h (99 mph), while the Vande Bharat Express is the fastest train in India and has the fastest top design speed of 180 km/h (110 mph).
In the 1980s, the line was electrified and InterCity 225 trains introduced. These have in turn been largely replaced by Class 800 and Class 801 units. The November 2021 Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands stated that the linespeed would be upgraded to 140 miles per hour (225 km/h).