Topic: Pavel Popov

Russian Railways to test fully automatic train in 2023

Russia will start test runs with a fully automated passenger train in the middle of 2023. This Lastochka train is currently being built by train manufacturers Siemens and Ural Locomotives. The vehicle will be equipped...Read more

22-10-2021|Comment|author: Marieke van Gompel

‘I am convinced ATO obstacle detection works better than a human driver’

Pavel Popov of Russian Railways gave an update on the testing and plans with Automatic Train Operation in Russia during RailTech Europe 2021. Already this year, the railway company plans to start using the first...Read more

07-04-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

Lastochka train in Moscow region, source: Russian Railways (RZD)

Russia puts first autonomous trains in regular service this year

The Russian Railways (RZD) will start using first autonomous passenger trains (GoA3) in the regular timetable in September this year. Pavel Popov, responsible for this project at the state-owned company, will tell how he will...Read more

22-02-2021|Comment|author: Paul van den Bogaard