The ARTE (Autonomous Regional Train Evolution) project is set to revolutionise the German rail network by implementing automated train operations (ATO) using the European Train Control System (ETCS). As we work towards fully leveraging automation, this initiative focuses on existing rail lines, ensuring a seamless transition to modernised operations.
The ARTE project has been made possible through collaboration with the transit authority Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen (LNVGI) and industry-leading project participants, including the Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR), who have contributed significantly to the system’s development.
Their expertise in remote operations and safety protocols ensures that ARTE is as safe as it is advanced. The ARTE project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection as well as the Ministry of Economics, Labour, Transportation and Digitalization of Lower-Saxony.