2022年2月28日 · The introduction of the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) aims to address the three main challenges of the European rail freight sector – increasing capacity, productivity and quality – which are crucial for a more efficient and modern rail freight system. The DAC will be a major game changer for the modal shift to rail to achieve the ...

Digital automatic coupling (DAC) is a type of railway coupling developed in the 2020s to replace the English buffers and chain couplings, initially in Europe. It resembles the Scharfenberg coupler with extra contacts to join electrical circuits (power, detection and control) and air hoses.

2025年3月5日 · DAC brings more capacity for shifting freight transport to rail through new technologies and innovations, thus providing a foundation for climate protection and economic growth. As a key enabler for further digitalization and automation of the European rail system, it is a prerequisite to significantly increase rail freight's share of the modal ...

2024年12月3日 · Digital automatic coupling (DAC) for freight transport is one of many emerging innovations aimed at harmonizing the European rail system. Combined with ERTMS 1 and other emerging technologies, DAC promises to revolutionize the rail freight industry.

Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) is an innovative component to automatically couple and decouple the rolling stock in a freight train both physically (the mechanical connection and the air line for braking) as well as digitally

To ensure that more freight is transported by rail, the rail freight industry needs to become more efficient and competitive. The Digital Freight Train (DFT), with the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) as its core component, is initiating a groundbreaking transformation that will make a key contribution to achieving the European Union’s climate ...

The digital automatic coupler (DAC) is set to revolutionize rail freight with automatic connection and disconnection of air pipes, data lines, and power lines. Its futuristic functions promise to make rail freight much faster, safer, and more efficient, all while

2024年10月28日 · Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) is a systemic project for the global rail freight sector, specifically at the European level. We can consider it as an enabler of automation and digitalisation in rail freight train operations, improving efficiency, productivity and safety through different functionalities.

2024年12月18日 · 一项为期两年的数字自动耦合（dac）试验项目正在瑞典启动，旨在测试该设备在恶劣天气条件下的耐受性。 试验列车将装载 SSAB 的钢材，在该公司位于吕勒奥的工厂和位于 Borlänge 的生产基地之间运行 1000 公里。

2023年3月20日 · This report provides an investment plan which would enable the deployment of Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) and thereby revolutionise the European rail freight industry, further strengthening the EU’s overall sustainable and digital strategy.