DLR team devises concept for next-gen rail cargo transport; automated, intelligent freight wagons

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By mmillikinApr 17, 2017, 6:15 am268 pts
Transport researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) have developed an innovative, holistic concept for the next-generation transport of cargo by rail—NGT CARGO. The concept aims to make European rail freight more appealing and hence increase its market share.…

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