Germany unveils world’s first automated, driverless train

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn and industrial group Siemens unveiled the world’s first automated, driverless train in the city of Hamburg on October 12, assessing it as more punctual and energy efficient than traditional trains. The train runs on digital technology and is fully automated. However, the driver remains on the train to supervise the journey with passengers on board. Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz said automated trains offer “a more reliable” service “without having to lay a single kilometre of new track”.