Europe's first driverless train makes debut in Czechia (opens in new tab)

(expats.cz)

1 pointsclarionbell4mo ago5 comments

5 comments

znpy4mo ago

First driverless train? A subway train line in milan had driverless trains for like a decade now.

Lyon's had one for 30 years but I wouldn't classify subways and trains as the same thing.

I presume trains above ground have more likelihood of something unexpected on the tracks, and less control over the environment.

znpy4mo ago

It has couches, it runs on metallic rails. Looks like a train to me.

Train has been running since then without issue. Totaling around 3000 KM.

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znpy4mo ago

First driverless train? A subway train line in milan had driverless trains for like a decade now.

Lyon's had one for 30 years but I wouldn't classify subways and trains as the same thing.

I presume trains above ground have more likelihood of something unexpected on the tracks, and less control over the environment.

znpy4mo ago

It has couches, it runs on metallic rails. Looks like a train to me.

Train has been running since then without issue. Totaling around 3000 KM.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse