India's capital launched a metro train with driverless technology Monday, though officials said it would operate with a driver for at least a year or two.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaks after inaugurating Delhi Metro's Magenta Line in Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took an inaugural ride on a short section of the 12.6-kilometer (7.8-mile) Magenta Line, which connects the southern part of New Delhi with the satellite city of Noida, an IT hub across the Yamuna river.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corp. has said the highly automated train will run initially with a driver but could become driverless in the future. An official told the Indian Express newspaper that it would have human operators for "a year or two."
An official presents a model of a Metro train to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, right , claps during a function to inaugurate Delhi metro's Magenta Line in Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
One of the new trains crashed through a wall at a depot last week, sparking concern about the automation technology. However, Delhi Metro said human error was the cause, with workers forgetting to re-engage the brakes after they had been disengaged for maintenance. The train rolled down a ramp and into the wall.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, flags off to inaugurate Delhi Metro's Magenta Line, as Chief Minister and Governor of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, right, and Ram Naik, left, watch during a function in Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
The Magenta Line is the latest addition to the Delhi Metro system, which opened 15 years ago and covers more than 200 kilometers (125 miles). It has made commuting to work and school much easier for many Delhi residents, though road congestion and air pollution remain serious problems.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, waves as he arrives to flag off Delhi Metro's Magenta Line at a function in Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017.(AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brandon Saad had his third career hat trick, Jordan Binnington made 20 saves for his 18th career shutout, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Ottawa Senators 4-0 on Friday night.
Brayden Schenn also scored for St. Louis, which has won four of its last five games.
Anton Forsberg made 21 saves as Ottawa for the fourth time in five games since winning six straight.
Saad put St. Louis ahead 2-0 with his first goal of the game with 4:10 remaining in the first. It was Saad’s first goal in 20 games since last scoring twice at Buffalo on Nov. 14.
He got his second with 5:45 remaining in the second period, and finished the hat trick with his third goal of the game and seventh of the season with 1:53 remaining in the third period.
Schenn scored his seventh goal of the season 7:26 into the game after Dylan Holloway sprung him loose on a breakaway to put St. Louis ahead 1-0.
Senators: Ottawa showed signs of fatigue after playing at Dallas Thursday night.
Blues: St. Louis played an almost perfect game capitalizing on scoring opportunities early and often.
Thomas Chabot appeared to score for Ottawa with 34 seconds remaining in the second period, but St. Louis challenged the play, and the officials ruled that Nick Cousins had entered the zone off-side. Cousins earlier had a chance to tap the puck into a wide-open net with 4:46 remaining in the first period, but he just lost control of the puck in the crease enough for it to sail wide of the goal.
Saad’s multi-goal game was his third of the season, accounting for all of his scoring.
Senators play at Detroit on Tuesday to conclude a nine-game trip, and Blues visit Columbus on Saturday.
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Ottawa Senators' Nick Cousins (21) is unable to score past St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Ottawa Senators' Shane Pinto (12) and St. Louis Blues' Tyler Tucker (75) chase after a loose puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Ottawa Senators' Thomas Chabot (72) is unable to score past St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) as Scott Perunovich (48) defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) pauses after giving up a goal to St. Louis Blues' Brandon Saad during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Blues' Brandon Saad (20) scores past Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) and Thomas Chabot (72) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Blues' Brandon Saad (20) scores past Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
