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FP2 – R2DATO - Project Outputs

FP2 R2DATO ATO over ERTMS mainline demonstration

Jul 23, 2026

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As part of the FP2-R2DATO project, the FS Group, through RFI and Trenitalia, conducted a test campaign at the Bologna San Donato test facility to validate digital and automated railway technologies on ERTMS-equipped infrastructure. The demonstrations showcased Automatic Train Operation (ATO), remote driving, and obstacle detection using the hybrid Blues train equipped with GoA4 technologies. The campaign supports the development of safer, more reliable, and higher-capacity railway operations, contributing to the future deployment of digital and automated rail systems across Europe.

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