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.
It was an inspiring session filled with consensus and a clear vision for the steps ahead. Why is DAC needed? The answer from the panel of stakeholders was unanimous: Efficiency, capacity, and above all safety were the keywords that everyone agreed on.