HORIZON-ER-JU-2023-EXPLR-06: DAC FLEET RETROFITTING AND RETROFIT CAPACITY PLAN

ExpectedOutcome: During the past years and within the scope of the S2R freight innovation pillar (IP5), rail stakeholders have been working on the freight Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC). This solution, in addition to the mechanical and pneumatic coupling, will integrate digital communications and energy for the rail freight segment. DAC is an enabler that will enhance the performance and safety of rail freight as it will eliminate manual interventions and, by transmitting data and power through the freight train consist, it will allow addressing the operational gaps to increase the competitiveness [...]