Germany rail operator Deutsche Bahn and German engineering company Siemens on October 11, 2021, launched the world’s first automated, driverless train in Hamburg city, Germany. It will join the S-Bahn rapid urban rail network of the northern city in Germany and will begin operations and carrying passengers from December 2021. The Deutsche Group has labelled the driverless train as more punctual and energy-efficient than the traditional trains. Four such trains will join the S-Bahn Rapid Urban Rail Network by December 2021 while using the existing rail infrastructure.