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Freight: Delivering Europe’s digital coupler

By Mark Topal and Jens Engelmann - Programme Managers, European DAC Delivery Programme 2021-09-10T12:55:00

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Testing of four prototype digital automatic coupler designs is underway as a deployment programme takes shape aimed at boosting the productivity and competitiveness of rail freight operations across Europe by 2030. However, much remains to be done.

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