Trains in 2050 are expected to be more automated and connected, with high-speed rail networks connecting more regions. Automation: Companies like Alstom are testing automation on different types of rail lines to develop safety standards. The goal is to have fully automated freight and regional passenger prototypes ready by 2023.
High-speed rail: A study by Deutsche Bahn (DB) suggests that Europe's high-speed rail network could triple by 2050. The study proposes a network that would connect all 230 metropolitan regions in Europe.
Intermodal transportation: In Europe, rail transport could be the backbone of an intermodal “Mobility as a Service” within and beyond cities.
Electric rail freight: The UK Transport Vision 2050 strategy document includes an electric rail freight solution to tackle parcel distribution.
Other developments that could contribute to the future of trains include: - Technological advancements
- A survey of experts on the technologies, challenges, and opportunities for the railway system
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