Using SUMO for Test Automation and Demonstration of Digitalized Railway Concepts

Learn how the Simulation of Urban Mobility (SUMO) framework enables test automation and visualization of digitalized railway operations in this 21-minute technical presentation. Explore the Train Dispatcher in the Cloud (ZLiC) system, which digitalizes German Zugleitbetrieb operations through speech-to-text, natural language processing, digital occupancy tracking, and automated interlocking logic. Discover how SUMO integration facilitates testing of internal components by simulating train movements, processing operational commands, and visualizing railway network activities. Master the techniques for injecting SUMO as a simulation environment with minimal modifications to the model-based ZLiC system, enabling reproducible operations and automated testing scenarios. Gain practical insights into leveraging SUMO's sophisticated models for developing and validating digitalized railway procedures while maintaining existing voice-based communication interfaces for train conductors.