Milan M5 Driverless Unattended Metro

As Senior Program Manager for Ansaldo STS, I was responsible for the design, build, testing, commissioning, and safety certification of the Milan Line 5 driverless metro system. This project built on the successful implementation of previous driverless metro systems, incorporating advanced technologies to ensure seamless and efficient operations.

The Milan Line 5 project involved the development of an integrated Automatic Train Control (ATC) system, including wayside signaling and vital equipment, on-board/carborne Automatic Train Protection (ATP), and Automatic Train Operation (ATO) systems. The central office Operation Control Center (OCC) featured an Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) system, Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA), and various other technical subsystems such as intrusion detection, platform screen doors, obstacle detection, fire detection and suppression, passenger information systems, and ticketing systems.

Milan Line 5 spans 12.6 km of double track, covering 19 stations. The system is designed to handle a minimum headway of 75 seconds, providing a high-capacity, reliable service for the city’s transit network. The project’s successful implementation has significantly enhanced the public transportation infrastructure in Milan, contributing to the city’s sustainable urban development goals.