DAC FLEET RETROFITTING AND RETROFIT CAPACITY PLAN

Likely relevant for

• Rail freight operators
• Rail technology developers
• Logistics companies
• Rail infrastructure managers
• Automation system providers

Project signals

What it funds

• Coordination and support actions for retrofitting freight wagons with Digital Automatic Couplers (DAC)
• Development of retrofit capacity plans for DAC-equipped wagons
• Deployment strategies for DAC technology in rail freight operations
• Automation and control system integration in rail freight logistics

Expected outcomes

• Enhanced retrofit capacity for DAC-equipped freight wagons
• Improved efficiency and automation in rail freight operations
• Deployment plans for DAC technology across freight wagon fleets

Who can apply / participate

• Research organizations
• Industry stakeholders
• Rail freight operators
• Technology providers
• Public authorities
• Single-stage submission model
• Check for consortium composition requirements in detailed call documents
• EU Member States and associated countries as per Horizon Europe rules
• Eligibility depends on Horizon Europe and ERJU specific rules
• Applicants should verify eligibility in official call documents
• Exact consortium size and composition
• Specific funding rates and budget limits

Must check before shortlisting

• Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
• Budget and funding rates
• Detailed scope and expected outcomes

Money

Budget details and funding rates are not stated in the provided information and should be checked in the official call documents.

Application notes

• Single-stage submission model. Applicants submit proposals once by the deadline.
• Check official call documents for detailed submission instructions and eligibility criteria