"FRANCE: ‘A semi-autonomous train’ has run ‘under real operating conditions’ on the 16 km Longwy – Longuyon line in eastern France, national operator SNCF announced on December 16.
The trip took place under GoA2 (automated operation with a driver in the cab) on October 29, using a modified four-axle BB27000 Prima locomotive with fully automated acceleration and braking functions. The line is equipped with ERTMS."
https://www.railwaygazette.com/technolo ... 2020201218
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The trip took place under GoA2 (automated operation with a driver in the cab) on October 29, using a modified four-axle BB27000 Prima locomotive with fully automated acceleration and braking functions. The line is equipped with ERTMS."
https://www.railwaygazette.com/technolo ... 2020201218
The Full article requires free registration to read , As I would expect from a professional journal, such as the RGI, I have not had any spam etc from registering.
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The only train trips I regret are the ones I didn't take.
The only train trips I regret are the ones I didn't take.