Accelerating rail innovation through collaboration
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Innovative projects
Collaboration is key
Rail Sweden is a neutral project collaborator focusing on knowledge and innovation related to rail freight. We work to create collaborations that accelerates a sustainable, smart freight supplychain in Sweden and Europe. We do this by participating in large projects focusing on innovations within automation and digitalisation to increase the railway's capacity and efficiency.
Deep dive into the Digital Automatic Coupler
The Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) is an enabler to create a modern, more efficient, sustainable and competitive European rail freight system. In this article we explain how it is possible for DAC to be this important enabler and how it can make rail meet the needs of an increased amount of sustainable transport.
DAC and Seamless Rail Freight in the spotlight!
250 people from the Europe’s Rail Flagship Project 5 TRANS4M-R followed the midterm event. Project partners presented achievements, progress and milestones since the work began in July 2022. Anna Björkman and Sneha Gosavi from Rail Sweden were key speakers during the afternoon sessions. Watch the film and read the summary from the meeting.
Watch the video and presentations from DAC lunch webinar
This meeting focused on technical progress, implementation plan and the financial aspects which will make DAC the European standard. The implementation work is multifaceted and requires several European actors to synchronize both in terms of migration and technical development. Watch the film and update yourself on the status, ongoing work and plans.
Johan Löfvenholm appointed new CEO of Lindholmen Science Park
The board of Lindholmen Science Park AB has appointed Johan Löfvenholm as the new CEO of the company. With extensive experience in the automotive industry, he will begin his new role in August, focusing on strengthening Swedish innovation and competitiveness.
UrbFRail - Revitalization of inner urban freight rail hubs
The reactivation of inner urban freight rail hubs enables effective and environmentally friendly transport of goods to cities, aiming for more sustainable cities. The UrbFRail project will develop a set of tools that will enable cities to evaluate suitable areas for freight rail hubs and to support their revitalization in collaboration with various stakeholders.
