RailTech Europe ’24: Is ATO a fit for Norway?

Cecilie Bjørlykke and Ingar Østerby, both Senior Advisers at the Norwegian Railway Directorate (NRD), shed light on Norway’s exploration of integrating Automatic Train Operation (ATO) with its European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS). This discussion centred around the potential benefits, technological challenges, and the ongoing appraisal process.