On some aspects of train automation in railway transport

The article discusses the problem of personnel shortage in the railway industry, especially among train drivers, and proposes a solution through train automation. Automation allows reducing the need for personnel, increasing the capacity of railway lines, and improving the safety and energy efficiency of transportation. The factor of perception of unmanned technologies by passengers and their attitude towards different levels of automation are considered. The technological readiness of solutions for the implementation of unmanned systems in the railway industry is discussed.

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