All ATO & autonomy (train control) articles
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NewsSiemens delivers first Nordic ATO over ETCS mainline trial in Finland
Siemens Mobility demonstrates automated train operation on ETCS mainline in Finland, marking a milestone in digital rail and improved capacity, safety and efficiency.
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NewsAlstom to deliver CBTC system for Paris metro line 8 modernisation
Alstom will supply its I-CBTC onboard signalling system for Paris Metro Line 8 as part of the OCTYS 2030 network modernisation programme.
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NewsAlstom supports Delhi metro Pink and Magenta line extensions
Alstom technologies power new sections of Delhi Metro Lines 7 and 8, strengthening driverless operations and expanding sustainable urban connectivity.
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NewsHitachi Rail to deliver driverless trains and signalling for Turin metro line 2
€481.6 million contract covers rolling stock and CBTC signalling for Turin Metro Line 2, introducing fully automated GoA4 operations and advanced digital asset management.
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NewsSEPTA launches CBTC Rail signalling upgrade on Media Sharon Hill line
SEPTA begins revenue service with Hitachi Rail SelTrac CBTC system, modernising its historic interurban trolley network with advanced digital signalling technology.
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NewsMeerut metro launches with world first ETCS hybrid level 3 signalling
Alstom and NCRTC inaugurate full Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor with India’s fastest metro and advanced LTE 4G-based train control.
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NewsSiemens Mobility secures TÜV SÜD cyber-security certification for digital rail vehicle architecture
Siemens Mobility Rolling Stock has renewed TÜV SÜD certification for its Train Blueprint Architecture, reinforcing cyber-security compliance across entire vehicles including automatic train control systems.
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NewsSmarter trams for safer urban travel with Alstom’s innovative driver assistance systems
Alstom’s ODAS and COMPAS systems provide proactive safety support for tram drivers, helping prevent accidents and ensuring smoother journeys in busy city environments.
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NewsDeutsche Bahn and Alstom complete first remote driven commuter train depot trial
Deutsche Bahn and Alstom have completed Germany’s first remote driving deployment on a commuter train, demonstrating how digitalised shunting could improve depot efficiency and operations.
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NewsRheinmetall and Siemens advance secure remote train operation using AI and 5G technology
The RemODtrAIn project demonstrates how AI, 5G and remote operation can improve railway efficiency, resilience and automation across depots and operational networks.
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NewsClear tracks ahead as Siemens’ Vectron Dual Mode gains Germany and Austria cross-border approval
Siemens’ Vectron Dual Mode locomotive receives dual-country authorisation, handed to Stern & Hafferl Verkehr, enabling flexible, emission‑reducing operation across electrified and non‑electrified routes.
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NewsMelbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop east section awarded to TransitLinX Alliance for transformative rail project
The 4.9 billion euro contract will deliver automated metro trains, signalling, stations and maintenance, boosting connectivity and supporting urban growth across Melbourne’s middle suburbs.
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NewsSiemens Mobility to develop high-speed rail for Vietnam and modern transport infrastructure
VinSpeed and Siemens Mobility have launched a strategic partnership to deliver Vietnam’s first high-speed rail lines, improving connectivity, efficiency, and sustainable transport across the country.
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NewsHitachi Rail and Google Cloud accelerate digital transformation for autonomous rail
Hitachi Rail will deploy Google Cloud’s cybersecurity and AI technologies to boost operational efficiency, sustainability and progress toward a fully autonomous rail network.
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NewsAlstom deploys Australia’s first brownfield CBTC signalling system as Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens
Alstom’s Urbalis Flo CBTC signalling system is now live in Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel, boosting capacity and modernising Australia’s busiest urban rail network.
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Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking launches €148.2 million call for innovative projects across Europe
The 2025-02 call invites SMEs, universities and start-ups to develop digital, sustainable and resilient solutions for the future of European rail networks.
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NewsSkoda Group unveils new four-car metro trains for Sofia to boost comfort and capacity
The Czech manufacturer Skoda Group has revealed its latest metro trains for Sofia, featuring air-conditioning, regenerative braking, and accessible design for modern urban transport.
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OpinionReal-time Connected Driver Advisory Systems to enhance European railway operations
Pablo Ciáurriz and Unai Diez de Ulzurrun at Ceit – Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), share how advancing C-DAS technology, connecting it with traffic management systems and using standardised protocols can enhance interoperability and prepare rail networks for future automation.
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NewsFuturail secures €7.5 million funding to fast-track autonomous train technology
The €7.5 million investment will fast-track self-driving train technology, helping operators tackle staff shortages while boosting efficiency and reliability
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NewsAlstom-led consortium bids for Dublin MetroLink
The consortium will design, build, finance and operate Dublin’s fully automated MetroLink, improving connectivity, reducing congestion and supporting sustainable transport across the Greater Dublin Area.