German Ministry grants DB Cargo 7 million to test automatic shunting

DB Cargo will test automated shunting locomotives and automated brakes on the Munich-North marshalling yard. The German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) provides 7 million euros for the project from 2020 to 2024. Single wagon traffic, with frequent train formation and break-up as well as regular shunting, will benefit in particular.

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Author: Majorie van Leijen

Majorie van Leijen is the editor-in-chief of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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German Ministry grants DB Cargo 7 million to test automatic shunting

DB Cargo will test automated shunting locomotives and automated brakes on the Munich-North marshalling yard. The German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) provides 7 million euros for the project from 2020 to 2024. Single wagon traffic, with frequent train formation and break-up as well as regular shunting, will benefit in particular.

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Author: Majorie van Leijen

Majorie van Leijen is the editor-in-chief of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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