Core Insights - The fundamental contradiction between speed, demand, and safety in high-speed rail operations needs to be addressed to enhance service efficiency and safety [1][2]. Group 1: Speed and Demand Management - The China Academy of Railway Sciences has developed a new generation of high-speed trains capable of trial speeds of 450 km/h and operational speeds of 400 km/h, which shortens braking distances while ensuring safety [2]. - Increasing train density through optimized schedules and train configurations, such as doubling the number of carriages during peak times, significantly enhances transport capacity [2]. - Multi-dimensional regulatory measures can balance rising passenger demand across different times, regions, and speed levels, including differentiated pricing strategies [3]. Group 2: Automation and Safety - The implementation of automatic driving technology in high-speed trains, such as the Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway, allows for automated operations with minimal human intervention, enhancing operational efficiency [3][4]. - The safety of high-speed train automation is emphasized, with future developments focusing on self-awareness of the train's environment, safety assessment, and fault diagnosis capabilities [3][4]. - The transition from traditional manual operations to a data-driven, intelligent collaborative system is essential for improving safety and efficiency in high-speed rail operations [4]. Group 3: Challenges and Innovations - Current challenges in high-speed train automation include environmental perception limitations, compatibility of human-machine collaboration, safety verification, and system integration complexities [4][5]. - Future intelligent high-speed trains are expected to feature smart power supply scheduling, automatic environmental monitoring, and disaster early warning systems, enhancing overall operational efficiency [5]. - The focus on safety remains paramount, with a shift from cost-based safety redundancies to proactive monitoring and intelligent fault tolerance systems [4][5].

今年是世界铁路诞生200周年。 7月8日至11日，第十二届世界高速铁路大会在北京举办，主题为"高速铁路：创新发展让生活更美好"。 从会议获悉，作为"国家名片""国际标杆"，中国高铁从零起跑，自主研发以复兴号为代表的一大批科技 创新成果，高铁技术水平总体迈入世界先进行列、部分领域达到世界领先，中国高铁世界领跑优势持续 扩大。 数据显示，截至2024年年底，中国高铁营业里程4.8万公里，超过世界高铁总里程的70%，中国的动车 组列车累计发送旅客229亿人次。中国高铁的发展极大方便了人们出行，有力促进了区域互联互通和经 济社会协调发展，带动了沿线城市建设和产业发展，成为共建"一带一路"国家基础设施互联互通和文明 交流互鉴的重要纽带，正日益成为造福全人类的重要公共产品。 技术更先进 按下按钮，推动手柄启动列车，巨幕中的风景迅速后移，驾驶时速350公里复兴号动车组列车的体验感 十足。 中国铁道科学研究院信息所副所长赵向红介绍，高铁自动驾驶技术集成了大数据、人工智能、5G通信 等前沿科技，不仅能够提升列车运行的安全性与准点率，还能优化能源管理，降低运营成本，为旅客带 来更安全、舒适、高效的出行体验。 在第十七届中国国际现 ...