Accelerating rail innovation through collaboration

The FP5-DACtiVate project is gearing up with new tests. Through advanced derailment tests and the evaluation of the new Mix and Match solution in Germany, important steps are being taken towards the digitised railway of the future. Coupler manufacturers and other key players are now gathering to stress-test the technology under extreme conditions.

The Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) is set to transform European rail freight, serving as a key enabler for digitalization and automation. But how do we get there, and what does it mean for the workforce, the operators, and the industry at large? The DACcord project has officially concluded with the webinar "Moving towards real DAC operations – Where do we stand, what's next?" You find the recording and the presentation below.

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.