Accelerating rail innovation through collaboration

On 27th of January a successful webinar was held for the final demonstration of WP29 Standardised European Railway Checkpoints (ERC) at operational stops, as part of Deliverable 29.2. We showcased real-world use cases from Germany, Sweden, Spain and the Netherlands. The recording of the webinar is now available.

Efficient and reliable freight transport relies on seamless data exchange across different systems, stakeholders, and modes of transport. However, achieving smooth interoperability remains a challenge due to differences in data formats, access restrictions, and concerns about data privacy. In this webinar, experts shared their thoughts of the importance of data sharing in multimodal freight transport and how innovative solutions are shaping the future of seamless logistics. Watch the film and update yourself on the latest findings and next steps for seamless data exchange.

Two years have passed with the extensive testing of the digital automatic couplers. The work has undergone many challenges but achieved valuable insights. This film shows the way tests have been performed during the first phase of the project and the progress.

Now Digital Automatic Couplers (DAC) are being tested in multiple locations for broad European launch. The test in Sweden plays a vital role in the development and authorization process of DAC. An important part of authorisation is to make sure that the coupler can handle harsh weather conditions and heavy loads. Therefore, tests are now starting on the steel shuttle in the north of Sweden.

The first demonstration train equipped with digital automatic couplers is now running on the Nässjö-Gothenburg route. These couplers enable electrification and data transfer between the carriages, creating opportunities to enhance both safety and railway capacity, while contributing to societal benefits and increased competitiveness.