Trains have long since ceased to operate solely on the basis of signals and national signalling systems. With ETCS, digital train control and new forms of automation, the way we organise and control rail transport is changing. Our guest, Prof. Marco Brey, is familiar with this development from various perspectives: as a former employee at the international rail vehicle manufacturer Alstom and now as a professor of track-guided transport systems. We discuss his experiences in the industry, Deutsche Bahn’s ETCS system, and what it means for the future as trains become increasingly automated or even controlled and monitored remotely.
In this episode, we’ll be exploring the following questions together: How much technology is already incorporated into a modern train? What can be automated? And where do humans remain indispensable?
Listen to the new podcast episode now
The episode “Full Steam Ahead: The Automated Railway” is now available on all major podcast platforms – including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other providers.
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“Einfach Forschung” is the podcast from Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences. Every two weeks, researchers and experts from academia and industry discuss current social, technological and scientific developments. Presented by Prof. Dr Heinz-Dieter Quack, the podcast provides clear and practical insights into topics such as digitalisation, mobility, sustainability, the economy and applied research.
