RESEARCH PROJECTS
Cutting-Edge Engineering Solutions: Pioneering Research Projects
Finished Projects
Hy2Rail
Our recently completed research project (2019-2023) exemplifies our dedication to innovative engineering solutions.
With a total budget of €2.8 million, including a €1.3 million grant, this project was coordinated by RCC Railway Competence and Certification GmbH. m.ZERO OG led the engineering efforts in fuel cell and hybrid technology, while ÖBB Technical Services GmbH managed the conversion manufacturing. Worthington Industries provided expertise in hydrogen fuel technology, both on-board and refueling. Vehicle and system control, including software, was developed by Thomas Wiener, an esteemed engineering consultant.
This collaborative endeavor has set new benchmarks in the field of engineering.
Look at the project fact sheet here:
Current Projects
FP5-TRANS4M-R
FP5-TRANS4M-R aims to make rail freight the backbone of a low-emission, resilient European logistics chain that meets end-user needs. Two technology clusters, ‘Full Digital Freight Train Operation (FDFTO)’ and ‘Seamless Freight Operation’, will develop, validate, and demonstrate FP5-TRANS4M-R technologies. Integrating digital automatic couplers with software-defined systems and digital rail services will increase capacity, throughput, and speed.
The project FP5-TRANS4M-R is supported by the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking and its members.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Check out the FP5 X4R website for more information:
DACIO
The national DACIO project brings together eight research institutes and companies from Austria. The effects of the introduction of a Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) on shunting processes are being investigated. We are supporting and accompanying the development of the DACIO with an Austrian focus. The focus is on the automation of shunting during train formation and train preparation in the large Austrian central shunting yards as well as one-man handling of surface shunting and the last mile.
We deal with those technical upgrades that are required for automated shunting in marshalling yards in addition to the DAC at vehicle level.
Check out the DACIO website for more information:
