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The challenge
Transportation is a major global concern
The global E-commerce industry is facing a growing demand resulting in significant logistics and delivery challenges leading to limited performance, higher costs and aggravating regulatory constraints. The underlying Parcels’ Delivery industry is affected by restricted access to Metropolitan areas, traffic congestions, shortage in drivers, mounting energy costs.
Despite rail being recognized as the most sustainable and efficient land transport mode, capacity and inter-operability constraints hinder its widespread adoption in the parcel transport sector, limiting rail freight frequency and geographical coverage.
the Technology
coupling on the fly
We provide the solution to capacity and service problems simply by using existing infrastructure and rolling stock in a new, smarter way.
Our innovative, cutting-edge technology named ‘Dynamic Coupling’ enables physical connection and disconnection of trains on-the-run, quickly and safely. This holistic solution enables train platooning for a desired timeslot and safe parting of coupled trains when approaching destination.
There are many potential use cases of connecting/disconnecting trains on the run such as the applications detailed below. In all of them, dynamic coupling provides train operators and infrastructure managers with flexibility and efficiency that do not exist today.
solution benefits
climate action
Life on land
Sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
reduced inequalities
Cutting CO2 emissions and energy consumption
sustainable cities & communities
Game changing, sustainable mode of rail transportation
research
Discover more about dynamic coupling
The railway industry is seeking ways to increase capacity on existing networks due to rising transport demand. While technologies like Virtual Coupling show promise, they come with challenges such as communication delays and safety concerns.
Dynamic Coupling, developed by Directrains, offers a solution by allowing trains to couple and decouple on the move without relying on complex communication systems, providing greater efficiency, capacity, and cost savings.
