I'm pretty light on details at this stage, but in my opinion, having watched this video explaining why train travel cost so much, it got me thinking.
You won't be able to manually drive on these paths, but you can use your own car assuming it is updated to a software standard. Something like Autonomous Journey Standard, AJS.
Safety measures of the AJS include:
Additional ideas:
As said, early stages at the moment, but happy to get feedback...
- We all know autonomous cars will eventually replace most journeys
- We also know the reasons rail is so expensive (from the video - staff, upkeep of trails due to old design, etc)
- I think that over time, the likes of Tesla, or even the train companies themselves, will transition rail into roads for only autonomous vehicles.
You won't be able to manually drive on these paths, but you can use your own car assuming it is updated to a software standard. Something like Autonomous Journey Standard, AJS.
Safety measures of the AJS include:
- All vehicles being separated by the stopping distance of said vehicle, including an extra buffer of 50%
- Public and privately owned vehicles you can use
- Preventative measures to block unwanted disturbances to said road
- Cameras at all locations, with issues on the surface being repaired in lowest usage times
Additional ideas:
- Surface of road could be unique in order to degrade less
- Surface could use underground wireless charging
As said, early stages at the moment, but happy to get feedback...