Reality lab digital railway for sustainable development

  • Peter Söderholm Trafikverket, Box 809, 971 25 Luleå
  • Veronica Jägare Luleå University of Technology, 971 87 Luleå
  • Ramin Karim Luleå University of Technology, 971 87 Luleå
Keywords: Railway, Digitalisation, Reality lab

Abstract

This paper summarizes the execution and results of the research project “Reality Lab Digital Railway”. The goal of the project is to open up the Swedish transport administration’s (Trafikverket’s) core business within railway for development and demonstration of digital information logistic solutions that are tested by primary actors and end users. The results of the project can be summarized in the four areas of regulations, organization, roles and technologies that contribute to Trafikverket’s ability to achieve the project goals. Examples of results are methodologies and tools for establishing and actively managing a more dynamic regulatory framework. This framework clarifies the need for innovation as well as the specification of the application of digital technologies to strengthen the railway sector’s capability. To support collaboration between railway actors during test and demonstration, physical and digital assets as well as ICT-solutions have also been established. The project has also produced proposals for agreements regarding information management between Trafikverket and external parties.

Published
2022-06-30
Section
Articles