
SIGNAL+DRAHT | Issue 12/2024
Automatic operation with GoA 2 for the Stuttgart Digital Node
A complete railway node is being automated for the first time as part of the project “Digitaler Knoten Stuttgart” (DKS). The aim is to operate ATO with Automation Level 2 (ATO GoA 2). Alstom is currently equipping approximately 500 trains in different models with European Train Control System (ETCS) to achieve this, thereby allowing operations under ETCS Level 2 without any trackside signals (ETCS L2oS). The innovation cooperation objectives agreed between the contractual parties and aimed at enhancing the initial customer requirement specification are also being realised alongside the compliance with all the new specifications....