Netherlands decides about ATO implementation by end of 2025

ProRail is going to investigate the potential of Automatic Train Operation (ATO) together with Dutch Railways NS, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, railway undertakings and municipalities. After the research phase, which will last until the end of 2025, a decision can be made about the implementation of ATO in the Netherlands. To this end, the parties signed an agreement on Thursday at the ATO Live Event in Utrecht.

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Author: Marieke van Gompel

Marieke van Gompel is editor-in-chief of RailTech.com, RailFreight.com and SpoorPro.nl, online magazines for railway professionals.

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