| Takenori Wajima | Rolling Stock Electrical Systems Design Dept., Mito Transportation Systems Product Div., Transportation Systems Div., Power & Industrial Systems, |
| Takamichi Kadono | Signaling Systems Design Dept., Mito Transportation Systems Product Div., Transportation Systems Div., Power & Industrial Systems, |
| Fujihiko Yokose | Operation & Management Systems Dept., Transport Management & Control Systems Div., Transportation Systems Div., Power & Industrial Systems, |
Recently, in the interests of improving operational efficiency for urban transportation systems, the transition to one-person operations is underway for existing as well as new lines.
On the onboard side, the introduction of the one-person operation support system is progressing and now includes ATO*1 (automatic train operation) and car information control systems, which support crew operations.
Additionally, platform monitoring and platform gate systems have now been actively introduced on the ground side to reduce labor costs and promote passenger safety.
Further, a study of driverless operations has recently commenced to look at further improving operational efficiency.
Hitachi, Ltd. provides a total solution, having unified the on-ground ATC*2 (automatic train control), ATO, the onboard car information control system, the platform monitoring system, the platform gate system, etc.
We will support construction of a one-person operation support system designed to improve operational efficiency and passenger safety.
| *1 | In some countries, 'ATO' is also called 'ATC (automatic train control).' |
| *2 | In some countries, 'ATC' is also called 'ATP (automatic train protection).' |
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urban railways, one-person operation, ATO, platform gate, driverless operation
