Driverless heavy haul train completes first iron ore delivery

By Railway Gazette International2018-07-13T10:42:11

Rio Tinto has completed its first iron ore delivery using a driverless train.

AUSTRALIA: Rio Tinto completed its first iron ore delivery using a driverless train on July 10. The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator had granted approval on May 16, and full commercial operation is planned for late 2018.

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