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.