Safe Autonomous Driving on Trains and Trams

Self-driving trains and trams will be a natural part of future mobility concepts. A large number of technical systems, sensors, hardware and software will be used, further increasing the level of complexity. The decisive factor here is safety. In the VISSE project "Safety concept for autonomous, rail-bound, on-demand, open-track systems - AuSoDoTS", which is funded by the City of Vienna, MA 23, the focus is on creating a safety concept for these systems.

To this end, it is necessary to scrutinise the existing standards, data and analysis methods in the established domain of autonomous, rail-bound systems, to verify their validity and suitability for AuSoDoTS and, if necessary, to collect new data and develop more suitable methods. Another key aspect is the identification of previously unknown factors, such as hazards, failure types and probabilities in the area of AuSoDoTS.

Duration: 1 October 2016 to 30 September 2019

• Analysing the preconditions and requirements for the development of AuSoDoTS
• Analysing existing safety standards with regard to AuSoDoTS
• Hazard and risk assessment
• Analysing the safety requirements for AuSoDoTS on single-track lines
• Creation of a safety concept for AuSoDoTS

Security and Safety

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