Siemens and Deutsche Bahn showcase automatic train

The digital S-Bahn

The driver remains on the train to supervise the journey with passengers on board but shunting, such as turning the train around, is done without on-board personnel. Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Siemens Mobility have developed what they claim is the world’s first train that operates by itself in rail traffic. The digital S-Bahn had its premiere run at the opening of the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress (ITS), taking place in Hamburg until 15 October. During the congress, four digital S-Bahn trains are operating automatically along the 23km section of…

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