3. Multi-faceted innovation in the rail industry

3.1 Autonomous trains

Innovations in the rail sector are shifting towards automation, sustainability and improved passenger experience. They reflect a major transformation with a focus on advanced technological solutions to improve sustainability, efficiency and passenger satisfaction.

Autonomous train systems, using advanced technologies such as Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), are growing rapidly. They are designed to improve the punctuality, reliability and capacity optimization of the rail network, reducing technical errors and improving the flow of traffic information. IoT (Internet Of Things) sensors, designed to ensure communication between connected devices and data analysis in real time, aim to monitor the...