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Managerial challenges in implementing ERTMS, Remote Train Control and Automatic Train Operation

Feb 9, 2025

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This paper explores the managerial challenges in implementing the European Train Management System (ERTMS), Remote Train Control (RTC), and Automatic Train Operation (ATO) within the railway sector. It highlights the need for updated managerial practices to successfully integrate these technologies, which are crucial for advancing digitalization and automation in railways. Given the complex sociotechnical nature of railways, the study emphasizes the importance of aligning technical and social systems across organizational levels. The paper adopts an organizational perspective and uses a scoping review methodology to analyze these challenges within the broader context of railway organizations.

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