Finland Conducts First Automated Train Drive with Siemens Mobility Using ETCS and ATO Technologies
Finland has executed the Nordic region's first automated train operation integrating ETCS Level 2 and Automatic Train Operation (ATO) on a 19-kilometre stretch led by Siemens Mobility. The demonstration involved a VR-operated train and showcased precise automated stops and smooth operations. Fintraffic and Siemens signed an agreement in 2024 for a centralised safety system for the Digirata project's first commercial section, expected to open by 2029. The Digirata program aims to enhance rail safety and efficiency nationwide.
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Finland has conducted its first automated train operation using ETCS Level 2 and ATO, covering a 19-kilometre distance between Juurikorpi and Hamina. Siemens Mobility led the demonstration, achieving automated stops with 30 to 80 centimetre precision at speeds of 100 km/h.
The test, using a modernised train from VR, confirmed the system's stability. In 2024, Fintraffic and Siemens agreed to provide a centralised safety system for the Digirata project's Lielahti-Rauma/Pori section, with the project aiming for nationwide automation by 2030. The first commercial operation is scheduled for 2029, enhancing rail efficiency and safety.
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