JR West is aiming to start automated driving on the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
In collaboration with JR East, they are advancing system development and technical considerations for realizing automated driving. They aim to start automated driving (GOA2) between Tsuruga and Kanazawa stations in fiscal year 2029.
In GOA2, the train departs by the driver pressing a button, then travels while calculating its route, passing through intermediary stations at prescribed times and automatically stopping at the arrival station. This reduces the workload on drivers, allowing them to focus more on confirming safety on platforms during station arrivals and departures. It is also expected to enhance safety further, as well as enable driving that consistently uses less power, thereby expecting energy-saving effects.
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