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Developing the next generation of freight wagons
Rail freight needs to increase its competitiveness and attractiveness. INNOWAG explored how to develop a rail freight service that fits the needs of modern manufacturing and supply chains.
Project leader
Dr Christian Ulianov
Dates
2016-2019
Sponsors
European Commission
Description
The project investigated ways of increasing rail freight competitiveness.
INNOWAG addressed challenges in three essential areas:
- cargo condition monitoring
- wagon design
- predictive maintenance
We investigated the compatibility between proposed solutions in the three areas. We also considered how to integrate them into a novel wagon concept.