Futurail is a leading technology startup and autonomy powerhouse based in Strasbourg and Munich. We develop a holistic autonomy stack for self-driving trains, combining perception (obstacle detection, signal and switch state recognition), localization, and onboard decision-making into a single integrated platform.

Our technology enables operators and OEMs to deploy autonomous rail operations with measurable improvements in safety, punctuality, energy efficiency, and total cost of ownership. Futurail’s stack is designed for real-world railway environments, with proven performance in challenging conditions including tunnels, variable weather, and mixed-traffic corridors.

Founded by a team with deep expertise in autonomous driving and rail systems, Futurail first works closely with its customers to integrate its systems into their trains and then provides them the software with continuous improvements.

Our mission is to make trains even more attractive by offering frequent, reliable, cost-effective, and low-carbon transportation, contributing to the broader goal of transitioning from road to rail.

By enabling autonomous train operations, we contribute directly to the modal shift from road to rail,
reducing CO2 emissions at scale. Autonomous driving also enables energy-optimised driving profiles,
further cutting energy consumption per train-kilometre.