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My suggestion is that we build a dedicated freight network of Soviet gauge and SA3 couplers and leave the existing network for passengers. We're only going to

My suggestion is that we build a dedicated freight network of Soviet gauge and SA3 couplers and leave the existing network for passengers. We're only going to need more capacity for climate-friendly transportation of both passengers and freight, and stronger tracks and couplers for heavier trains is going to help with efficiency of the latter.

jabl 4y ago
The EU already has a project to introduce a replacement for the screw couplings used in EU rail freight today, the Digital automatic coupling (DAC). The "digital" part AFAICT comes from the ability to also connect air (for pneumatic brakes) and data cablings, not only mechanical.