We are ready for DAC
Swiss dac Hub
The SWISS DAC HUB unites Swiss government, operators, and industry to advance Digital Automatic Coupling in freight transport — a groundbreaking innovation set to transform logistics across Europe. We are ready for DAC!
Partners
Companies
Enotrac supports DAC systems with decades of experience in railway vehicle engineering and expertise in meeting the demanding functional safety and cybersecurity requirements of railway systems.
Stephan Güpfert
Bereichsleiter Digitalisierung und Mitglied der Geschäfts-leitung
stephan.guepfert@enotrac.com
HUBER+SUHNER specialises in connectivity solutions. With a focus on reliability and innovation, our cable and wireless communication solutions ensure high-performance operations on DAC systems.
Christian Andreoli
Market Manager, Transportation Strategy & Business Development Railway
christian.andreoli@hubersuhner.com
We are pushing the implementation of the DAC as part of the Digital Freight Train for Europe.
Visit us at Hall 1.2, Booth 250 and see our DAC in real.
Andreas Nydegger
Senior Key Account Manager
andreas.nydegger@knorr-bremse.com
Powerline PLUS Train Backbone
- Robust physical layer enabling standard Ethernet / IEC 61375 communication for the Full Digital Freight Train
- Highest Reliability – Cost-effective – Fast Time-to-Market
Ulrich Dersch
Prof. Dr., CEO
ulrich.dersch@plc-tec.ch
PROSE offers strategy, design, integration, and lifecycle support for (DAC) systems, ensuring seamless deployment, operation, compliance, and optimization for railway fleets.
Bernhard Frei
Director Corporate Development
bernhard.frei@prose.one
Siemens Mobility is actively driving the development of the DAC and the digitization of rail freight in general to improve the efficiency, transparency and safety of rail freight operations.
Christoph Becker
SMO NEE RC-CH CS Head Service Operations
christoph.becker@siemens.com
Stadler’s six-axle high-performance hybrid locomotive, EURO9000, the most powerful freight locomotive in Europe, has been ready for DAC for two years.
Jörn Bobzien
Sales Director Locomotives
joern.bobzien@stadlerrail.com
Trelco provides services for technology. As a partner of Voith, we have been supporting the «DAC» project at SBB Cargo since 2016, equipping over 200 freight wagons and 25 locomotives with the automatic coupler.
Patrick Hess
Key Account Manager Bahntechnik
patrick.hess@trelco.ch
Wabtec provides complete wagon braking and coupling systems, including digital automatic and hybrid couplers, with integrated train functions, communication, and monitoring systems for seamless rail operations.
David Raoult
Product Management Director and DAC Programme Manager
david.raoult@wabtec.com
Program
Tuesday, September 24
9:00 - 12:00, Huber + Suhner
Meet and discuss with Huber + Suhner about DAC!
12:00 - 14:00, Trelco - Partner Voith
Meet Patrick Hess and find out more about the Voith’s DAC solution.
17:00 - 18:00, Wabtec
Presentation about WABTEC’s DAC solution.
Wednesday, September 25
9:00 - 11:00, PROSE
Join us for a session where we will show you how the Apple Vision Pro can provide a lifelike visualisation of the DAC. Find out how you can upgrade your fleet seamlessly with the DAC and get to know the innovative solutions for modifying freight wagons.
This is your chance to gain practical insights and solutions to ensure your freight wagons are DAC-ready. Don’t miss out—join us to see how PROSE, AugmentIT, and Knorr-Bremse Rail Vehicle Systems can support your transition to DAC.
11:00 - 13:00, exclusive swissrail event
The SWISS DAC HUB will be closed for public during this time.
13:00 - 14:45, Enotrac
Enotrac supports the introduction of a Europe-wide Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) with extensive expertise in vehicle technology and sound expert knowledge in the approval of rail vehicles. Come along to the SWISS DAC HUB and discuss with Stephan Güpfert, member of the Executive Board, how Enotrac, as an independent engineering company specialising in safety and security engineering, contributes to greater safety and efficiency in freight transport.
15:00 - 18:00, FOT & plc-tec
Together with plc-tec, the Federal Office of Transport will present the Power Line Communications (PLC) technology that enables high-speed data communications over a power distribution network eliminating the need for a separate data network with additional wires, connectors, fixations, etc.
Thursday, September 26
9:00 - 12:00, Siemens Mobility
Meet Christoph Becker and find out more about Siemens Mobility’s contribution to the successful implementation of DAC.
12:00 - 15:00, Knorr-Bremse
The DAC is a key enabler technology. Not only does it automate the coupling and uncoupling of freight cars, it also supports highly reliable, train-wide power and data lines. The digital application in the “DAC 5” exhibit will also explain other DFT functions such as automatic train composition detection and automated brake testing.
Friday, September 27
9:00 - 12:00, PROSE
DAC Migration in Germany: How does Switzerland do it ?! What we can learn from each other – Expert Knowledge and Networking
Exhausted from InnoTrans, but still fired up about the DAC? Then join us for our DAC breakfast, where we exchange ideas on the DAC in a relaxed atmosphere. After insightful keynotes, we’ll dive into the pressing questions surrounding DAC migration: How can we manage missing documentation and workshop capacity – for integration into existing vehicle fleets? How can testing save significant costs? Homologation? Operator, wagon owner, or DAC enthusiast – join us and discuss DAC solutions with us.
Disclaimer: Please note that the event will be held in German.
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