Driverless Train 'Edita' Passenger Trials
Sector: Road • Location: Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
Source: TVP World
A driverless train named Edita has begun passenger testing on a 25-kilometer rural route between Kopidlno and Dolní Bousov in the Czech Republic. It operates fully autonomously, managing traction, braking, and speed, and uses laser-based sensors and high-resolution cameras to navigate open tracks with level crossings, vehicles, and pedestrians. The project is developed by Czech rail company AŽD Pr
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Road, Automotive, Rail, Government
- Location
- Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- TVP World
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Description | A driverless train named Edita has begun passenger testing on a 25-kilometer rural route between Kopidlno and Dolní Bousov in the Czech Republic. It operates fully autonomously, managing traction, braking, and speed, and uses laser-based sensors and high-resolution cameras to navigate open tracks with level crossings, vehicles, and pedestrians. The project is developed by Czech rail company AŽD Praha, which has invested around 320 million Czech koruna (approximately €13 million), with one-third of the funding from the European Union. The company aims for fully autonomous operation by 2031, pending regulatory approval and further development. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | Czech Republic |
State | Central Bohemian Region |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Automotive, Rail, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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