Digital Solutions for the Future of Mobility on Rails

Mobility is a necessity of human and modern-day society that has so far placed a heavy burden on our climate. The passenger car remains the commuter’s preferred choice, both for business and private travel. But rising emission, a lack of parking space and traffic jams call for sustainable alternatives. People everywhere expect future-proof mobility that is electric, intelligent, connected, sustainable, safe, and last but not least affordable. Rail is a much lower-emission mode of transport than, for example, air travel or the car. If rail transport is going to play a greater role in society's mobility mix, trains need to withstand peak periods and faster cycle rates and become more efficient to operate. Service interruptions also need to be eliminated and reliability in rail transportation needs to increase.