Photos: Rio Tinto's $371m driverless train

With plans to double its annual iron production capacity in the coming years and a shortage of train drivers ahead, Rio Tinto has decided to invest AU$371 million in unmanned trains.

A typical train on the network weighs around 30,000 tonnes, is 2.4km long and travels up to 75km per hour, according to the company.

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