"But the researchers, who have written extensively about IBX land-use topics, are specifically advocating for MTA's most anticipated projects to be built as a fully automated system, eliminating the need for on-board staff, including train operators, to optimize the light-rail's speed and efficiency. Ideally, IBX will be fully automated when it opens so that it can operate the most robust service possible, researchers wrote in the study."
"Eric Goldwyn is a program director and clinical assistant professor at Marron who contributed to the Nov. 13 study. He told amNew York that the IBX should absolutely be automated to enhance speed and service. When you have a subway, the most important thing is reliability and frequency, the researcher said. And the way you have the highest frequency is through automated operations. A fast ride is a strong selling point for the IBX."
A review of more than 400 train systems across dozens of countries found fewer than 6.25% have two onboard staff. The proposed Interborough Express (IBX) would run a 14-mile, 19-stop light-rail between Brooklyn and Queens with a promised one-way trip of about 33 minutes. A fully automated, driverless operation would eliminate onboard staff and allow shorter train headways to increase frequency and reliability. Automated operations can enable headways down to around 90 seconds on some systems, supporting rapid commuting service. Vancouver’s SkyTrain operates fully automated trains with very frequent service, demonstrating the potential model.
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