The DP-RAIL CEF Consortium met in Brussels on September 05, 2023 for the Kick-off of the DP-RAIL project. Experts and leaders from CFL, Lineas, DB Cargo, PKP Cargo, RCG, and RailData aligned on the project timeline, milestones and working model. The DP-RAIL project kick-off marks the beginning of an exciting journey towards a more connected rail freight sector. We thank all participants for their input and look forward to a fruitful collaboration as we move forward in this groundbreaking initiative.