Important results from the project
We have started a good collaboration with Green Cargo and Voysys. Equipment has been selected and tested for remote control of locomotives. Cameras have been placed on a GC locomotive and during the journey a film has been recorded at the operator´s station. The user interface for the operator´s station has been developed according to results from previous studies and, among other things, equipped with a function that shows latency. We have conducted user studies and interviews at GC in Borlänge
Expected long term effects
With remote control of trains, the number of traffic options on the railway increases and makes the locomotive driving profession more flexible. The project increases the competitiveness of the railway and contributes to transition to sustainable transport. Remote control offers advantages compared to a fully automated railway. The solution does not require costly investments in track infrastructure and train control solutions, and can be implemented on lines with traditional signaling systems
Approach and implementation
The implementation went well. Both activities and staffing felt right. We had a team kick-off meeting before the summer and a first working meeting at Green Cargo in Eskilstuna in September. On site at GC, a suitable locomotive was chosen for the filming. At VTI testing and implementation of camera technology was conducted together with Voysys. User testing was carried out at GC in Borlänge where many experienced drivers were on site.
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