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Automatic Train Operation (ATO)

March 16, 2023 | Metros

Services begin on Kuala Lumpur’s MRT Putrajaya Line Phase 2

Extension brings complete line length to 57.7km, built at a cost of $US 6.78bn.

February 24, 2023 | Technology

First commercial order for Rail Vision sensors

Electro-optical system can detect obstacles at up to 2km.

November 29, 2022 | Innovations

Alstom demonstrates driverless shunting

ATO at Grade of Automation 4 removes the need for onboard staff.

September 30, 2022 | Technology

Germany funds project to develop driverless regional trains using AI

The safe.trAIn project will run until the end of 2024.

September 29, 2022 | Innovations

Stadler to deliver first fully automated rack-and-pinion rail vehicle

Contract with Appenzell Railway will represent “valuable pioneering work” for rail digitalisation around the world, according to Stadler.

July 27, 2022 | Technology

Reproducible braking distance could deliver 10% capacity increase

Knorr-Bremse says 40% increase is possible with ETCS and ATO.

July 25, 2022 | Technology

Digitalisation key to unlocking capacity

Siemens Rail Infrastructure CEO Andre Rodenbeck discusses the role of modern technology in helping to deliver capacity increases without necessarily building new tracks with Richard Clinnick.

April 19, 2022 | Innovations

Obstacle detection system tested successfully in the Netherlands

The tests form part of a project to develop an automatic shunting locomotive.

April 5, 2022 | Technology

SNCF rethinks its automatic trains project

Carole Desnost, SNCF’s director of technologies, innovation and group projects, reflects on progress with the company’s innovation strategy in an interview with Kevin Smith.

February 25, 2022 | Signalling

How a digital revolution could save Czech regional railways

ATO has the potential to transform regional rail in the Czech Republic, potentially saving some lines from closure. Richard Clinnick meets AZD Praha officials to find out more.

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