Hübner Tests AutoCouple in Canada as Stadler Unveils FART Train for Alpine Routes

German rail tech firm Hübner will conduct real-world trials of its AutoCouple automatic gangway coupling system on Toronto’s subway in 2025, aiming to reduce train coupling time from 30 minutes to just five.

December 4, 2024 7:48 am

German rail tech firm Hübner will conduct real-world trials of its AutoCouple automatic gangway coupling system on Toronto’s subway in 2025, aiming to reduce train coupling time from 30 minutes to just five. The system allows drivers to add or remove carriages with a single button, keeping trains powered during the process, improving fleet flexibility and safety while cutting personnel costs by 25 minutes per operation.

Meanwhile, Swiss manufacturer Stadler unveiled its Stadler FART BEMU (Battery-Electric Multiple Unit) train, designed for the steep 6% gradients of the Centovalli railway linking Switzerland and Italy. The custom train emphasizes traction power and sustainability, succeeding the FLIRT model.

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