DLR - German Aerospace Research Establishment

09/21/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Who will drive tomorrow's trains

Sensors for automated driving on a test train
For a train to operate in a highly or fully automated manner, it must constantly monitor its surroundings and interpret them correctly. Cameras and other sensors are used for this purpose.
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