Section 56 in The Bangalore Metro Railway (General) Rules, 2011
56. Automatic mode.
(1)In the Automatic mode, the train shall operate without intervention by the Train Operator except closing of train doors and starting from a station. The Automatic mode shall operate under the supervision and control of Automatic Train Protection functions.(2)In Automatic mode, the train control and the signalling system shall-(a)accelerate and decelerate the train by applying traction power, coasting and applying and releasing brakes;(b)automatically control speed, acceleration, stopping and starting the train at stations;(c)provide all indications necessary to operate the train;(d)determine continuously the maximum safe speed and limit of movement authority;(e)prevent movement of the train in excess of the maximum safe speed and limit of movement authority(f)open train doors on the correct side when the train is docked if permitted by the Automatic Train Protection door release and the platform screen doors on the correct side open automatically, if provided;(g)prevent the train from starting if the train doors are not detected closed;(h)train re-starting from a signal stop shall be automatic; and(i)train starting or re-starting from a station stop shall be initiated by the train operator.
