Driverless in Budapest

Siemens Transportation Systems (TS) is to install control and safety equipment for driverless operation on Line 4 of the
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Fully automatic operation of the new Line 4 will enable a maximum speed of 80km/h and headways, or gaps between trains on the same track, of 90 seconds. It will also make it possible to adapt the number of vehicles in service to changes in the number of passengers much more quickly and flexibly.
The scope of supply also includes a fully automatic depot, to be located above ground in the vicinity of Kelenfoldi station and used for servicing and maintenance of the metro vehicles.
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