How do we reach our modal shift goals? Reliability and competitiveness are commonly mentioned as parts of the answer. Technological advancements in the rail industry should help distinguish it, but the road sector is not sitting still either. That could prove to be problematic, argues guest author Borys Ganaylyuk.
Borys Ganaylyukfrom Ukraine, is a physicist by training, with a career spanning research, economics, and industrial management. After starting out in a research institute, he transitioned into economic consulting and later led major automotive enterprises in Lviv. Since 2018, his focus has shifted to research on the Lviv railway junction.
Railways and the road sector have entered the next major phase of technological transformation from profoundly unequal starting positions. This new wave includes electrification of traction, autonomous driving, and information technologies with artificial intelligence as the “cherry on top.” However, innovation on the road could mean bad news for rail.
Subscribe to gain access to all news
Already have a subscription? Log in.
Choose your subscription
Considering a corporate subscription? Contact us to find out more.
Or
Want to read this article for free?
You can read one free article per month. Enter your email and we’ll send you a free link to access the full article. No payment required.
