A simpler and more affordable alternative to the power and data transmission functions of the Digital Automatic Coupler has been developed by Railfreight Consulting of Britain. Robert Preston spoke to the company’s managing director, Ralph Goldney.
Intelligent Wagon: a cheaper alternative to DAC?
A simpler and more affordable alternative to the power and data transmission functions of the Digital Automatic Coupler has been developed by Railfreight Consulting of Britain. Robert Preston spoke to the company’s managing director, Ralph Goldney.
The IW’s core infrastructure is based on a power line running down the train, which also carries communications signals to and from the locomotive.
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