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Digital Automatic Coupling test train in Switzerland |
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For switching the test train a new Class 832 diesel switcher with the old standard screw coupler was involved. |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:53:25 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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SBBC 832(UNKNOWN) |
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Digital Automatic Coupling test train in Switzerland |
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A digital freight train has been on the "road" in Europe for test purposes for the first time since autumn 2021. The goal: testing the Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) in real operation. For the DAC4EU consortium tests several TOC, DAC suplliers and car renting companies are involved: DB Germany, Rail Cargo Group Austria and SBB Cargo Switzerland, Ermewa France, GATX and VTG. |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:53:29 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Digital Automatic Coupling test train in Switzerland |
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The 13 cars used in Phase I tests are connected to each other with a digital automatic coupling. In addition to the mechanical and pneumatic connection, the electric coupling has a continuous power and data line. It is to replace the screw coupling in Europe by 2030. About half a million cars and over 15000 locomotives are to be modified. |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:53:32 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Digital Automatic Coupling test train in Switzerland |
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After 12 freight and tank wagons from DB Cargo and GATX were equipped with coupling prototypes from various manufacturers in the first step, an extensive test program with the couplings was started in October 2021. Each coupling undergoes 440 individual tests, ranging from coupling tests at different speeds to tests in the climate chamber. |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:53:45 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Digital Automatic Coupling test train in Switzerland |
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The European consortium DAC4EU (=Digital Automatic Coupling for Europe) is testing the use of the Digital Automatic Coupling (DAK) in rail freight transport. More to see at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxo648wHPXs (in German). |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:53:48 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Digital Automatic Coupling test train in Switzerland |
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While cars were pushed to the hump, the decoupling goes by an electric signal. |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:53:52 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Digital Automatic Coupling test train in Switzerland |
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The aim of the DAC demonstrator pilot project for the demonstration, testing and approval of the digital automatic coupling (DAC) for rail freight transport is to prepare the selection of a coupling design for a Europe-wide comprehensive introduction. |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:53:55 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Digital Automatic Coupling test train in Switzerland |
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Cars loaded with steel coils to test full weighted cars on the DAC hump operation. |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:53:58 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Digital Automatic Coupling test train in Switzerland |
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Europe is the last continent without an automatic coupling system in rail freight transport. However, it could be the first continent with a digital automatic coupling system. After testing in Germany by DB Cargo and in Austria by RCA next tests were in March 2022 in Switzerland. Here, an extensive test program involved cold operation test in mountain winter condition, steep gradients of Gotthard summit and hump operation. |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:54:01 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Digital Automatic Coupling test train in Switzerland |
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The last section of three cars are released by the gravity braking system for going down the hump. |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:54:05 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Digital Automatic Coupling test train in Switzerland |
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A test train section is rolling out in the yard. In phase II, the DAC4EU demonstrator train will be successively expanded to 24 cars with the selected coupling design. The DAC prototypes will then be used to test operational procedures and processes that are affected by the use of a DAC in train formation, breakup and travel. In doing so, experience should be gained about the application behavior in real operation. |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:54:08 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Digital Automatic Coupling test train in Switzerland |
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One more second and the cars are automaticaly coupled (cars are pushed together by a slide system in between the rails). |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:54:12 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Digital Automatic Coupling test train in Switzerland |
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A new warning sign is applied to the DAC cars. |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:54:15 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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Digital Automatic Coupling test train in Switzerland |
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After the roll down of test train section and individual cars the Class 832 collected the cars and brought them back up the hump for another test run. |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:53:35 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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SBBC 832(UNKNOWN) |
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Manual Automatic Coupling train operation in Switzerland |
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For testing 2019 of the first SBB cars with Manual Automatic Coupling (decopling by hand rod and without a electric and digital connection) a SBB Cargo Class 843 got a dual use coupling (standard screw coupling and here with the uplifted manual automatic coupling). |
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2/12/2029 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:53:38 AM |
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Limmattal yard, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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SBBC 843(UNKNOWN) |
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Manual Automatic Coupling train operation in Switzerland |
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Also several Re 420 got 2019/20 the Manual Automatic Coupling (here in uplifted position). Since 2020 several intermodal trains operate within Switzerland and are switched at a central hub yard for distribution connection. |
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4/2/2019 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:53:42 AM |
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Gossau, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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SBBC 420(UNKNOWN) |
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Manual Automatic Coupling train operation in Switzerland |
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Every day SBB Cargo drive intermodal loading units with the fast scheduled shuttle trains from transshipment terminal to transshipment terminal through a hub, throughout Switzerland. Graphic © SBB Cargo. |
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3/23/2022 Upload Date: 4/2/2022 10:28:22 AM |
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Muttenz, CH |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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