Development status of driverless subway

Unmanned subway is a cutting-edge technology that is being gradually developed and applied. The following are some of the current status of driverless subways:

1. Pilot projects: Some cities have begun pilot projects for driverless subways. For example, Shenzhen in China launched the world's first driverless subway line, Shenzhen Metro Line 7, in 2017, and Line 11 in 2020. In addition, other countries and regions such as France, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore are also conducting relevant pilot projects.

2. Partial automation functions: In addition to completely driverless, some subway systems have introduced self-driving and automation functions. For example, some subway lines have features such as autonomous driving and parking, but still require drivers to monitor and intervene in the vehicle.

3. Continuous research and development and improvement: The research and development of driverless subway technology is still in progress. Technology companies and railway operators in various countries and regions have invested a lot of resources in the research and improvement of related technologies. The goal is to improve the safety, reliability and efficiency of the system and gradually achieve fully autonomous driving.

4. Safety considerations: The promotion and application of driverless subways need to solve many technical, legal and safety issues. Ensuring system security is one of the most important challenges, including the ability to respond to possible failures and emergencies. Although driverless subway is still in its early stages of development, with the continuous advancement of technology and the accumulation of practical experience, it is expected to become an important innovation and development direction in the field of urban rail transit in the future.