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Deliverable 5.2 Technical Specifications of Wagon and Locomotive DAC up to Level 5
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The present document constitutes the Deliverable D5.2 “Technical Specifications of Wagon and Locomotive DAC up to Level 5” in the framework of the Flagship Project FP5- TRANS4M-R as described in the EU-RAIL MAWP and contributes as well to the Flagship Project 5 – TRANS4M-R. This document outlines the functional and where needed the mechanical requirements needed for an interoperable design of the Digital Automatic Coupler for freight. The document covers both DAC and Hybrid DAC/Hook couplers to be used in the rail freight segment. The requirements are trying to strike a balance between mechanical and functional requirements, which allows for future innovation and development within the given area.