SIGNAL+DRAHT | Ausgabe 09/2021
ATO over ETCS as the key to greater efficiency, capacity and sustainability – practical experience and strategies
Railways are the backbone of our economy and society. Increasing traffic volumes in both passenger and freight transport are presenting a huge challenge to many carriers. In its “Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy” strategy paper of December 2020, UNIFE forecast that passenger traffic in the high-speed segment will double by 2030 and rail freight traffic will grow by 50% [1]. At the same time, a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is also necessary...