Post by Patrick Urassa

The final paper from my PhD has now been published, and it focuses on a question that is becoming increasingly important as railway automation advances: What do train drivers think about the future of their profession? Train drivers understand railway operations in a way that no algorithm can yet replicate. In our new study, we spoke with 28 Scandinavian drivers who shared what it really means to operate trains in open, unpredictable networks, including the challenges of harsh Arctic conditions. As automation grows, their insights reveal both excitement and concerns. The study points toward a future where technology supports drivers rather than replaces them. Access the paper through the following link: https://lnkd.in/eRDTWK5T Special thanks to Konnekt - Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for samferdsel, Tydal Systems AB, SJ Norge, The Norwegian Train Driver Academy, for helping us connect with train drivers. Acknowledgment to the funders: Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking (FP6) and Jernbanedirektoratet. and all co-authors Nils Olsson, Albert Lau, Pranjal Mandhaniya, MUGISHO MUGARUKA JOSUE and DANSON BYEGON