Toshiba, in collaboration with the carrier Nagano Electric Railway, has completed testing of a new train automation system, reaching automation level GoA2.5, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Toshiba and Nagano Electric Railway Successfully Complete Testing of Innovative Train System GoA2.5
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It is claimed that for the first time in the world, such a level of automation has been achieved without additional staff training.

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The control was carried out by an employee without a train driver’s license.

The technology uses only onboard satellite navigation, inertial sensors, and an odometer to determine location.

During the tests, it was found that the system recognizes obstacles better at night compared to a human.

Toshiba’s further plans include refining the system to level GoA3.

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