InnoTrans 2024 Enters Day Three with Focus on Innovations in Rail Technology

As InnoTrans 2024 moves into its third day, the focus remains on the latest innovations in rail technology.

In the first two days, the event featured a DAC Tour, where attendees explored the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC), which is set to revolutionize rail freight. Organized by Europe's Rail, the tour gave participants a closer look at three types of automatic couplers, including a fully digital version, with presentations from companies like Voith, Knorr-Bremse, Dellner, and ÖBB.

"This is a huge game changer for the rail industry," said one presenter during the tour. The DAC project, launched two years ago, aims to improve efficiency and safety in rail freight while pushing for standardized systems across Europe.

On day one, the opening ceremony touched on the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the rail industry. Dr. Richard Lutz, CEO of Deutsche Bahn AG, spoke about AI’s potential to enhance operations at a relatively low cost, while noting the need for regulation, especially in areas like facial recognition.

InnoTrans continues to showcase these technologies and more, with a focus on making rail operations smarter, safer, and more efficient in the future. Stay tuned for more updates as RAILTARGET continues its live coverage from Berlin.