The principles of the automated transport dispatching systems designing, which use satellite technologies of global navigation and communication are formulated. The modern international requirements for the AVL/GPS vehicle equipment to autonomous location and two-way radiocommunication systems, which provide radio navigation and trip planning, are described.

The principles of the satellite navigation technologies and mobile communication systems use in creation of the automated systems for rail safety and operational control of trunk railways are considered. Are given the examples of use of similar systems abroad. An opportunity and necessity of the application of these progressive technologies in Ukraine are evaluated.