World’s first Automated, Driverless Train

World’s first Automated, Driverless Train

Question: Recently which of the following country unveiled World’s first Automated, Driverless Train?
a) USA
b) UK
c) France
d) Germany
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:-

  • On 11 October 2021; Germany unveiled the world’s first automated, driverless train in the city of Hamburg.
  • German rail operator Deutsche Bahn and industrial group Siemens have jointly developed this train
  • According to authorities there this new driverless train termed as as more punctual and energy efficient than traditional trains.
  • Soon Four such trains will join the northern city’s S-Bahn rapid urban rail network and start carrying passengers from December.
  • At present the existing rail infrastructure in the Germany will be used by these trains.
  • The train is controlled by digital technology and is fully automated. The driver remains on the train to supervise the journey.
  • Shunting, such as turning the train around, is done without on-board personnel.

Links:-
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/germany-unveils-world-s-first-self-driving-train-see-photos-11634002710170.html