Innovation Tours

Explore the DAC Delivery Programme

For a successful and effective implementation of the Digital Automatic Coupler for European rail freight (DAC), it is of crucial importance to have open, close and efficient cooperation between rail stakeholders. The European DAC Delivery Programme enabled by Europe’s Rail, offers a unique European platform for such cooperation and collaboration.

Unlocking Rail Success

Discover how Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking is calling for a bold, coordinated investment strategy to simplify and modernise rail systems across the EU. This public-private partnership model – outlined in our High-Level Paper – proposes an €18 billion investment from 2028 to 2034 to strengthen European competitiveness, deliver greener transport, and drive technological sovereignty.

Innovation is at the heart of InnoTrans. As such, nine themed Innovation Tours of the stands ouf our members brought together participants for a journey across Europe’s Rail members’ stands to explore innovations in DAC, Operations, Asset, and Services. The 9 Innovation Tours guided 60 participants across the booths of 18 members.

Innovation Tour "DAC"

Digital Automatic Coupling and freight innovation.

Programme

Introduction at Europe’s Rail Booth
“Hybrid DAC”, by VOI
“DAC Automatic Uncoupling”, by Knorr-Bremse
“Wagon DAC or CCU/Train Functions”, by FT/DEL
“DAC Migration, Development of Decision Support System”, by DACFIT
“Italian Demo Train incl. Short video”, by FS
“INTRO ÖBB incl PM contribution, deep dive on DAC related activities, Q&A”, by OBB

Date and Time

Tuesday 22 September – 09.30-11:05

Wednesday 23 September – 11.00-12:35

Innovation Tour "Operations 1"

Digital operations, FRMCS, automation and validation

Programme

Introduction at Europe’s Rail Booth
“Autonomous Railway Lines and Inspection” by AZD
“Innovative open digital solutions to improve railway operations”, by Indra Group
“FRMCS RAN/5G Core/Modems” and “FRMCS”, by Kontron
“Digital Twin for Validation and Assessment of ATO & RTO Systems”, by DLR
(Only on 23 September) ” High Availability Track”, by Voestalpine

Date and Time

Tuesday 22 September – 10.00-11.19

Wednesday 23 September – 09.00-10.43

Innovation Tour "Operations 2"

Autonomous operations, remote driving and timetable optimisation.

Programme

Introduction at Europe’s Rail Booth
“Self-Propelled Freight Wagon”, by DLR
“Architects of Rail” and “Remote train operations”, by Alstom
“Ex Ante Timetable Punctuality”, and “Timetable Optimisation”, by FS
“AutomatedTrain / ATO GoA4 over ETCS”, by DB

Date and Time

Wednesday 23 September – 14.20-16.15 (merged with the “Services” Tour)

Innovation Tour "Assets 1"

Sustainable maintenance, climate resilience and smart rolling stock.

Programme

Introduction at Europe’s Rail Booth
“Adaptation : Simulation tool for HVAC taking into account climate change challenges” and “Mitigation : Alternative energy trains”, by SNCF
“Active controlled climatisation for a passenger compartment” and “Remote life demo of tests done with the axelless wheelset”, by DLR
“Physical Presentation of TINO”, “Demo Regarding the Disinfection Robot”, and “Video discussion regarding ROBIN”,by FS
“3-D printed spare parts out of novel flame-retardant material”, by DB

Date and Time

Tuesday 22 September – 13.30-15.00

Innovation Tour "Asset 2"

Intelligent maintenance, modular interiors and next-generation components.

Programme

Introduction at Europe’s Rail Booth
“I-Maintenance” and “360 degrees accessible Toilet-Chloe”, by Talgo
“Interiors Modularity”, by Alstom
“Electro-mechanical Brake (ERJU FP4)”, by Wabtec Corporation
“Standardized ECM III / IV Interface Task 6.1.2 in “IAM4RAIL””, by Siemens

Date and Time

Tuesday 22 September – 15.30-16.35

Wednesday 23 September – 13.00-14.05