Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) and Alstom, have begun conducting test runs where personnel operate a locomotive remotely without disrupting regular operations. These tests, using Automatic Train Operation (ATO) systems, could potentially be used for short-distance...Read more
Solutions provider Railergy has chosen Aeva’s FMCW 4D LiDAR technology for its automatic train operation system, adding instant velocity data and high-resolution sensing to identify obstacles.Read more
East Japan Railway (JR East) will be conducting trial runs with automated commuter trains carrying passengers on board. Two months of testing on Tokyo’s Yamanote loop line will start in October.Read more
Every railway undertaking should have a ten year roadmap for the implementation of Automatic Train Operation (ATO). This is not an easy task and there are many challenges that have to be faced, sees Jack...Read more
A fully automated, driverless monorail opened in Wuhu in Eastern China, a first in the country. It is equipped with Automatic Train Operation (ATO) GoA 4, and is developed by a joint venture of Alstom...Read more
DB Cargo has contracted Railergy to fully automate the activities of shunting locomotives in its train formation facilities. This is to further boost single wagonload traffic throughout Germany. Read more
Last Monday, a trial started in Hamburg with four automatic trains on the S-Bahn. These trains are equipped with Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and will run the coming days on the S21 line between Berliner...Read more