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June 8, 2026 | Technology

European DAC pilot project concludes

Six-year programme demonstrates that digital freight coupling is ready for real-world implementation.

March 6, 2026 | Technology

DAC undergoes extreme weather testing

Rail Cargo Group tests Digital Automatic Coupler in extreme winter conditions in Austria.

September 17, 2025 | Freight

Expanding railfreight automation and interoperability beyond borders

The European Union is fostering key digitalisation and automation technologies in the rail freight sector, including the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC). But many functionalities can also be applied outside the core EU DAC market, as Steffen Jass* explains.

May 23, 2025 | Freight

Switzerland approves DAC spending

Parliament greenlights Federal Council plan for $US211m one-off payment.

March 19, 2025 | Europe

ERA selects new executive director

Oana Gherghinescu is currently head of the executive office at ERA.

January 31, 2025 | Policy

DAC study backs pilot programme

Report commissioned by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Digital Infrastructure and Transport makes two key recommendations.

November 19, 2024 | Policy

Future EU rail funding not assured

Funding of rail projects could be reduced in future because of pressure on EU budgets, an official has revealed.

September 24, 2024 | Policy

Wissing highlights digitalisation as he opens InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin

Germany’s transport minister says ETCS and DAC are essential if rail is to compete with road.

September 23, 2024 | Policy

Unife’s new DG calls for open global rail market

Access to global rail markets for European suppliers is continuing to decline.

September 18, 2024 | Policy

CER welcomes new EU transport commissioner

Priorities for Apostolos Tzitzikostas include developing the high-speed network and rail freight.

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