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Everyone is talking about autonomous cars but what about autonomous trains? The problematics of autonomous trains are vastly simpler than autonomous cars. Tra
by jnurmine 8y ago
Everyone is talking about autonomous cars but what about autonomous trains?
The problematics of autonomous trains are vastly simpler than autonomous cars.
Trains move in restricted paths (tracks), trains should stop only at specific places, trains meet other trains in such a few possible places, and so on.
- bgorman 8y agoAlmost all trains have unions. Unions will fight tooth and nail to keep their jobs
- jl2718 8y agoHonestly those ‘features’ of trains have all been achieveable on pneumatic tires for decades. The advantages of trains are all limitations actually. On the other hand, limitations are good from a design perspective, improves focus and prevents feature bloat.
- Yoric 8y agoAlso, I seem to remember that trains tend to be vastly more energy-efficient than cars, even if you factor in the occasional cost of a nearly-empty train.
- Yoric 8y agoIn Paris, I commute every day with autonomous train. So, I think that it should be feasible :)