>>1993423Reason we're still using screw couplers in Europe is because Europe is very fragmented between dozens of different freight companies and state-owned railway networks. In order for the European railway network to function, though, every country needs to get aboard the automatic coupler train at the same time, and the conversion needs to be carried out in a short span of time. It's a very complex puzzle that needs to be laid, and the last time an attempt to convert was made, it didn't happen in the end.
Besides that, screw couplers can handle at least 4000 tons on the largely flat central European network, so for most european trains they've been sufficient - the reason the change might actually be happening this time is all the benefits and savings from a system where mechanics, pneumatics, electrics and electronics are all coupled together automatically. If it actually happens this time, Europe will jump from being 100 years behind the rest of the world, to being 100 years ahead of the rest of the world.
also knuckle couplers doesnt change that amerifags cant run railways for shit, "precision railroading" is just running trains on a timetable and you couldnt even do that right fkin omg
