Rail systems are often not an economic option in terms of flexibility and cost in intermodal
competition. To address this issue, there is a push towards implementing automation and …

With ongoing research in intelligent transport systems and connected and automated
vehicles, enabled by advancements in artificial intelligence, the large-scale advanced …

Scenario-based test methods are cumulatively used for developing and testing highly
automated railway vehicles, similar to the automotive industry. However, due to significant …

In the future, fully automated trains can play a vital role in improving performance of the
railway system. Although technologies exist that make driverless train operation already …

The railway industry is investigating new ways to improve the safety and the performance of
signalling functions (eg, train localization) and automate other complex train functions, such …

Sensor technology plays a critical role in the operation of the Automated Highway System
(AHS). The proposed concepts depend on a variety of sensors for positioning, lane-tracking …

Sensor technology plays a critical role in the operation of the Automated Highway System
(AHS). The proposed concepts depend on a variety of sensors for positioning, lane-tracking …

In this paper, we report on the design of a complex control system, namely the Automatic
Train Operation (ATO), which aims at enhancing the Grade of Automation in train operations …

A decade ago, the solutions to problem of providing comprehensive on board
instrumentation on heavy haul trains tended to focus on 'virtual instrumentation'. These …

Train-based systems are the principal means of public transportation in many of the world's
cities, and continue to grow in the face of rising demand. Expanding infrastructure is costly …