Knorr-Bremse wins first digital coupler contract. Knorr-Bremse stock costs EUR 99.40
Published on 10/03/2026 at 11:28 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
On September 17, 2026, Knorr-Bremse announced that it had won Europe's first commercial equipment contract for Digital Automatic Couplers from ÖBB Rail Cargo Group, according to the Knorr-Bremse Investor Relations. Knorr-Bremse stock was EUR 99.40 in weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz at 11:25 a.m. CEST on October 3, 2026, up EUR 0.07, or 0.07 percent, versus the EUR 99.33 close at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026.
Weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz
The EUR 99.40 price represents weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz. The bid was EUR 98.40 and the ask was EUR 100.40 at 11:25 a.m. CEST on October 3, 2026. The further course of weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz until 1:00 p.m. CEST is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Knorr-Bremse stock.
Contract for digital freight operations
The contract covers Knorr-Bremse's Digital Automatic Couplers for ÖBB Rail Cargo Group. The technology is planned for its first commercial fleet operations starting in 2028 through the EU-funded PioDAC project. Knorr-Bremse said the project will involve a train made up of 23 freight cars and one locomotive, with the freight cars equipped with coupler systems, electronic control units and sensors. These details were reported in the company's September 17 announcement.
Next Xetra session
The next Xetra session is scheduled for October 5, 2026. The company has described the digital automatic coupler as part of its focus on automation and digitalization in rail freight.
