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Acceptability of Autonomous Trains in Europe: Citizens’ expectations and determinants for usage.

Jun 10, 2026

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A European survey (519 participants, 23 countries) shows moderate support for autonomous trains, with most people preferring partial automation (GoA2–GoA3) rather than full automation (GoA4). Support depends on reliability, human oversight, and clear cybersecurity information, and varies by region.

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