Operating System for the Busan–Gimhae Light Rail Transit

A completely unmanned, automatically operated transit based on RF-CBTC system

Control Tower, the Key of Unmanned LRT Operation

Real-time virtual monitoring system from the control tower to transport passengers safely all throughout the 23.231km line which connects Busan to Gimhae

Passenger Safety

Passenger Safety Guaranteed

  • Platform Screen Door System: Perfectly screens the platform from the train
  • Systematic Train Control: Minimizes human error
  • Passenger Emergency Intercom: Passenger can call the control tower in emergency situations
  • Real-time Monitoring of the Train Operation: Real-time monitoring of train location, speed and operational status

The Benefits of Unmanned Operation

  • Busan-Gimhae LRT’s unmanned operation can minimize human error.
  • Since Busan-Gimhae LRT operates without an engineer, it can run flexibly according to changes in the number of passengers.
  • Unmanned operation also saves operating costs.
  • All the departments related to operating Busan-Gimha LRT are managed under one control tower, enabling rapid response to emergency situations.