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FP2-R2DATO: journal of “Rail Transport Planning and Management”
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Cost of railway capacity expansions in Norway as input to evaluation of Economic Feasibility of Automatic Train Operation
The paper compares infrastructure upgrades and Automatic Train Operation (ATO) for improving rail capacity and punctuality. Using KPIs and Norwegian case studies, it finds that infrastructure is more cost-effective for major capacity increases, while ATO is better for punctuality and efficiency gains in busy corridors. The study concludes that both solutions are complementary and calls for more research on ATO costs and broader benefits.