diff --git a/mods/advtrains/advtrains/api_doc.txt b/mods/advtrains/advtrains/api_doc.txt
index 8ac49860..1e49df32 100644
--- a/mods/advtrains/advtrains/api_doc.txt
+++ b/mods/advtrains/advtrains/api_doc.txt
@@ -75,6 +75,13 @@ advtrains.register_wagon(name, prototype, description, inventory_image)
 	^- Getting on by walking in then takes effect.
 	^- Positive values mean front, negative ones back. Resulting position is automatically shifted to the right side.
 
+	coupler_types_front = {scharfenberg=true},
+	coupler_types_back = {chain=true},
+	^- Defines the available coupler types on this wagon on the front and back side. Wagon will only couple to wagons that have a matching coupler. (this property does not have any visual impact)
+	^- Default: not given (nil) - causes the wagon to couple to any other wagon regardless of coupler type.
+	^- Empty table ({}): This wagon does not couple to any other wagon (e.g. for Linetrack vehicles)
+	^- Register coupler types using ''advtrains.register_coupler_type(type, name)''. advtrains defines the default types "chain" (Buffer and Chain) and "scharfenberg" (Scharfenberg coupler).
+
 	wagon_span=2,
 	^- How far this wagon extends from its base position. Is the half of the wagon length.
 	^- Used to determine in which distance the other wagons have to be positioned. Will require tweaking.
diff --git a/mods/advtrains/advtrains/atc.lua b/mods/advtrains/advtrains/atc.lua
index 64cdceca..8cb3e8f4 100644
--- a/mods/advtrains/advtrains/atc.lua
+++ b/mods/advtrains/advtrains/atc.lua
@@ -199,10 +199,16 @@ local matchptn={
 		return #match+1
 	end,
 	["B([0-9]+)"]=function(id, train, match)
-		if train.velocity>tonumber(match) then
-			train.atc_brake_target=tonumber(match)
-			if not train.tarvelocity or train.tarvelocity>train.atc_brake_target then
-				train.tarvelocity=train.atc_brake_target
+		local btar = tonumber(match)
+		if train.velocity>btar then
+			train.atc_brake_target=btar
+			if not train.tarvelocity or train.tarvelocity>btar then
+				train.tarvelocity=btar
+			end
+		else
+			-- independent of brake target, must make sure that tarvelocity is not greater than it
+			if train.tarvelocity and train.tarvelocity>btar then
+				train.tarvelocity=btar
 			end
 		end
 		return #match+1
@@ -267,6 +273,10 @@ local matchptn={
 		advtrains.interlocking.ars_set_disable(train, match=="0")
 		return 2
 	end,
+	["Cpl"]=function(id, train)
+		train.atc_wait_autocouple=true
+		return 3
+	end,
 }
 
 eval_conditional = function(command, arrow, speed)
@@ -358,11 +368,13 @@ function atc.execute_atc_command(id, train)
 		local match=string.match(command, "^"..pattern)
 		if match then
 			local patlen=func(id, train, match)
-			
-			atprint("Executing: "..string.sub(command, 1, patlen))
-			
+			--atdebug("Executing: "..string.sub(command, 1, patlen))
+			--atdebug("Train ATC State: tvel=",train.tarvelocity,"brktar=",train.atc_brake_target,"delay=",train.atc_delay,"wfinish=",train.atc_wait_finish,"wacpl=",train.atc_wait_autocouple)
+
 			train.atc_command=string.sub(command, patlen+1)
-			if train.atc_delay<=0 and not train.atc_wait_finish then
+			if train.atc_delay<=0
+				and not train.atc_wait_finish
+				and not train.atc_wait_autocouple then
 				--continue (recursive, cmds shouldn't get too long, and it's a end-recursion.)
 				atc.execute_atc_command(id, train)
 			end
diff --git a/mods/advtrains/advtrains/couple.lua b/mods/advtrains/advtrains/couple.lua
index 336a6d42..c421f610 100644
--- a/mods/advtrains/advtrains/couple.lua
+++ b/mods/advtrains/advtrains/couple.lua
@@ -11,17 +11,24 @@
 -- When the initiating train has autocouple set, trains are immediately coupled
 -- When not, a couple entity is spawned and coupling commences on click
 -- Coupling MUST preserve the train ID of the initiating train, so it is done like this:
-	-- initiating train is reversed
-	-- stationary train is reversed if required, so that it points towards the initiating train
-	-- do_connect_trains(initiating, stationary)
--- As a result, the coupled train is reversed in direction. Alternative way of doing things (might be considered later):
-	-- stationary train is reversed if required, so that it points away from the initiating train
 	-- index of initiating train is set so that it matches the front pos of stationary train
-	-- wagons of stationary train are inserted at the beginning of initiating train
 	-- remove stationary train
+	-- wagons of stationary train are inserted at the beginning of initiating train (considers direction of stat_train and inserts reverse if required)
 
 -- train.couple_* contain references to ObjectRefs of couple objects, which contain all relevant information
 -- These objectRefs will delete themselves once the couples no longer match (see below)
+
+advtrains.coupler_types = {}
+
+function advtrains.register_coupler_type(code, name)
+	advtrains.coupler_types[code] = name
+end
+
+-- Register some default couplers
+advtrains.register_coupler_type("chain", attrans("Buffer and Chain Coupler"))
+advtrains.register_coupler_type("scharfenberg", attrans("Scharfenberg Coupler"))
+
+
 local function create_couple_entity(pos, train1, t1_is_front, train2, t2_is_front)
 	local id1 = train1.id
 	local id2 = train2.id
@@ -142,14 +149,22 @@ end
 -- Called from train_step_b() when the current train (init_train) just stopped at one of the end indices of another train (stat_train)
 -- Depending on autocouple, either couples immediately or spawns a couple entity
 function advtrains.couple_initiate_with(init_train, stat_train, stat_is_front)
-	--atdebug("Initiating couplign between init=",init_train.id,"stat=",stat_train.id,"backside=",stat_is_backside)
-	if init_train.autocouple then
-		advtrains.couple_trains(init_train, true, stat_train, stat_is_front)
-	else
-		local pos = advtrains.path_get_interpolated(init_train, init_train.index)
-		create_couple_entity(pos, init_train, true, stat_train, stat_is_front)
+	--atdebug("Couple init autocouple=",init_train.autocouple,"atc_w_acpl=",init_train.atc_wait_autocouple)
+	if init_train.autocouple or init_train.atc_wait_autocouple then
+		local cplmatch, msg = advtrains.check_matching_coupler_types(init_train, true, stat_train, stat_is_front)
+		if cplmatch then
+			advtrains.couple_trains(init_train, false, stat_train, stat_is_front)
+			-- clear atc couple waiting blocker
+			init_train.atc_wait_autocouple = nil
+			return
+		end
 	end
-	
+	-- get here if either autocouple is not on or couples dont match
+	local pos = advtrains.path_get_interpolated(init_train, init_train.index)
+	create_couple_entity(pos, init_train, true, stat_train, stat_is_front)
+	-- clear ATC command on collision
+	advtrains.atc.train_reset_command(init_train)
+
 end
 
 -- check if the player has permission for the first/last wagon of the train
@@ -177,54 +192,145 @@ function advtrains.safe_couple_trains(train1, t1_is_front, train2, t2_is_front,
 		   wck_t2 = check_twagon_owner(train2, t2_is_front, pname)
 	end
 	if (wck_t1 or wck_t2) or not pname then
-		advtrains.couple_trains(train1, t1_is_front, train2, t2_is_front)
+
+		local cplmatch, msg = advtrains.check_matching_coupler_types(train1, t1_is_front, train2, t2_is_front)
+		if cplmatch then
+			advtrains.couple_trains(train1, not t1_is_front, train2, t2_is_front)
+		else
+			minetest.chat_send_player(pname, msg)
+		end
 	end
 end
 
 -- Actually performs the train coupling. Always retains train ID of train1
-function advtrains.couple_trains(train1, t1_is_front, train2, t2_is_front)
-	--atdebug("Couple trains init=",init_train.id,"stat=",stat_train.id,"statreverse=",stat_must_reverse)
-	-- see comment on top of file
-	if t1_is_front then
-		advtrains.invert_train(train1.id)
-	end
-	if not t2_is_front then
-		advtrains.invert_train(train2.id)
-	end
+function advtrains.couple_trains(init_train, invert_init_train, stat_train, stat_train_opposite)
+	--atdebug("Couple trains init=",init_train.id,"initinv=",invert_init_train,"stat=",stat_train.id,"statreverse=",stat_train_opposite)
 
-	advtrains.do_connect_trains(train1, train2)
-end
-
--- Adds the wagons of first to second and deletes second_id afterwards
--- Assumes that second_id stands right behind first_id and both trains point to the same direction
-function advtrains.do_connect_trains(first, second)
-	
-	if not advtrains.train_ensure_init(first.id, first) then
-		atwarn("Coupling: first train",first.id,"is not initialized! Operation aborted!")
+	if not advtrains.train_ensure_init(init_train.id, init_train) then
+		atwarn("Coupling: initiating train",init_train.id,"is not initialized! Operation aborted!")
 		return
 	end
-	if not advtrains.train_ensure_init(second.id, second) then
-		atwarn("Coupling: second train",second.id,"is not initialized! Operation aborted!")
+	if not advtrains.train_ensure_init(stat_train.id, stat_train) then
+		atwarn("Coupling: stationary train",stat_train.id,"is not initialized! Operation aborted!")
 		return
 	end
-	
-	local first_wagoncnt=#first.trainparts
-	local second_wagoncnt=#second.trainparts
-	
-	for _,v in ipairs(second.trainparts) do
-		table.insert(first.trainparts, v)
-	end
-	
-	advtrains.remove_train(second.id)
 
-	first.velocity = 0
+	-- only used with the couple entity
+	if invert_init_train then
+		advtrains.invert_train(init_train.id)
+	end
+
+	local itp = init_train.trainparts
+	local init_wagoncnt = #itp
+	local stp = stat_train.trainparts
+	local stat_wagoncnt = #stp
+	local stat_trainlen = stat_train.trainlen -- save the train length of stat train, to be added to index
+
+	if stat_train_opposite then
+		-- insert wagons in inverse order and set their wagon_flipped state
+		for i=1,stat_wagoncnt do
+			table.insert(itp, 1, stp[i])
+			local wdata = advtrains.wagons[stp[i]]
+			if wdata then
+				wdata.wagon_flipped = not wdata.wagon_flipped
+			else
+				atwarn("While coupling, wagon",stp[i],"of stationary train",stat_train.id,"not found!")
+			end
+		end
+	else
+		--insert wagons in normal order
+		for i=stat_wagoncnt,1,-1 do
+			table.insert(itp, 1, stp[i])
+		end
+	end
+
+	-- TODO: migrate some of the properties from stat_train to init_train?
 	
-	advtrains.update_trainpart_properties(first.id)
-	advtrains.couple_invalidate(first)
+	advtrains.remove_train(stat_train.id)
+
+	-- Set train index forward
+	init_train.index = advtrains.path_get_index_by_offset(init_train, init_train.index, stat_trainlen)
+
+	advtrains.update_trainpart_properties(init_train.id)
+	advtrains.couple_invalidate(init_train)
 	return true
 end
 
+-- Couple types matching check
+-- returns: true, nil if OK
+--			false, errmsg if there is an error
+function advtrains.check_matching_coupler_types(t1, t1_front, t2, t2_front)
+	-- 1. get wagons
+	local t1_wid
+	if t1_front then
+		t1_wid = t1.trainparts[1]
+	else
+		t1_wid = t1.trainparts[#t1.trainparts]
+	end
+	local t2_wid
+	if t2_front then
+		t2_wid = t2.trainparts[1]
+	else
+		t2_wid = t2.trainparts[#t2.trainparts]
+	end
 
+	--atdebug("CMCT: t1_wid",t1_wid,"t2_wid",t2_wid,"")
+
+	if not t1_wid or not t2_wid then
+		return false, "Unable to retrieve wagons from train"--note: no translation needed, case should not occur
+	end
+
+	local t1_wagon = advtrains.wagons[t1_wid]
+	local t2_wagon = advtrains.wagons[t2_wid]
+
+	if not t1_wagon or not t2_wagon then
+		return false, "At least one of wagons "..t1_wagon.." or "..t2_wagon.." does not exist"--note: no translation needed, case should not occur
+	end
+
+	-- these calls do not fail, they may return placeholder - doesn't matter
+	local _,t1_wpro = advtrains.get_wagon_prototype(t1_wagon)
+	local _,t2_wpro = advtrains.get_wagon_prototype(t2_wagon)
+
+	-- get correct couplers table (front/back)
+	local t1_cplt
+	if not t1_front == not t1_wagon.wagon_flipped then --fancy XOR
+		t1_cplt = t1_wpro.coupler_types_back
+	else
+		t1_cplt = t1_wpro.coupler_types_front
+	end
+	local t2_cplt
+	if not t2_front == not t2_wagon.wagon_flipped then --fancy XOR
+		t2_cplt = t2_wpro.coupler_types_back
+	else
+		t2_cplt = t2_wpro.coupler_types_front
+	end
+
+	--atdebug("CMCT: t1",t1_cplt,"t2",t2_cplt,"")
+
+	-- if at least one of the trains has no couplers table, it always couples (fallback behavior and mode for universal shunters)
+	if not t1_cplt or not t2_cplt then
+		return true
+	end
+
+	-- have common coupler?
+	for typ,_ in pairs(t1_cplt) do
+		if t2_cplt[typ] then
+			--atdebug("CMCT: Matching type",typ)
+			return true
+		end
+	end
+	--no match, give user an info
+	local t1_cplhr, t2_cplhr = {},{}
+	for typ,_ in pairs(t1_cplt) do
+		table.insert(t1_cplhr, advtrains.coupler_types[typ] or typ)
+	end
+	if #t1_cplhr==0 then t1_cplhr[1]=attrans("<none>") end
+	for typ,_ in pairs(t2_cplt) do
+		table.insert(t2_cplhr, advtrains.coupler_types[typ] or typ)
+	end
+	if #t2_cplhr==0 then t2_cplhr[1]=attrans("<none>") end
+	return false, attrans("Can not couple: The couplers of the trains do not match (@1 and @2).", table.concat(t1_cplhr, ","), table.concat(t2_cplhr, ","))
+end
 
 -- DECOUPLING --
 function advtrains.split_train_at_fc(train, count_empty, length_limit)
diff --git a/mods/advtrains/advtrains/init.lua b/mods/advtrains/advtrains/init.lua
index 083281e4..0882237a 100644
--- a/mods/advtrains/advtrains/init.lua
+++ b/mods/advtrains/advtrains/init.lua
@@ -468,7 +468,7 @@ advtrains.avt_save = function(remove_players_from_wagons)
 				"atc_brake_target", "atc_wait_finish", "atc_command", "atc_delay", "door_open",
 				"text_outside", "text_inside", "line", "routingcode",
 				"il_sections", "speed_restriction", "is_shunt",
-				"points_split", "autocouple", "ars_disable",
+				"points_split", "autocouple", "atc_wait_autocouple", "ars_disable",
 			})
 			--then save it
 			tmp_trains[id]=v
diff --git a/mods/advtrains/advtrains/locale/advtrains.de.tr b/mods/advtrains/advtrains/locale/advtrains.de.tr
index cd43eed9..6abbc123 100644
--- a/mods/advtrains/advtrains/locale/advtrains.de.tr
+++ b/mods/advtrains/advtrains/locale/advtrains.de.tr
@@ -70,3 +70,8 @@ This track can not be removed!=Diese Schiene kann nicht entfernt werden!
 Position is occupied by a train.=Ein Zug steht an dieser Position.
 There's a Track Circuit Break here.=Hier ist eine Gleisabschnittsgrenze (TCB).
 There's a Signal Influence Point here.=Hier ist ein Signal-Beeinflussungspunkt.
+Buffer and Chain Coupler=Schraubenkupplung
+Scharfenberg Coupler=Scharfenbergkupplung
+Japanese Train Inter-Wagon Connection=Waggonzwischenverbindung Japanischer Personenzug
+Can not couple: The couplers of the trains do not match (@1 and @2).=Kann nicht ankuppeln: Die Kupplungen der Züge passen nicht zueinander (@1 und @2)
+<none>=<keine>
diff --git a/mods/advtrains/advtrains/trainlogic.lua b/mods/advtrains/advtrains/trainlogic.lua
index 00c04bf1..4650f9ec 100644
--- a/mods/advtrains/advtrains/trainlogic.lua
+++ b/mods/advtrains/advtrains/trainlogic.lua
@@ -418,9 +418,11 @@ function advtrains.train_step_b(id, train, dtime)
 		ctrl_lever = userc
 	else
 		if train.atc_command then
-			if (not train.atc_delay or train.atc_delay<=0) and not train.atc_wait_finish then
+			if (not train.atc_delay or train.atc_delay<=0)
+					and not train.atc_wait_finish
+					and not train.atc_wait_autocouple then
 				advtrains.atc.execute_atc_command(id, train)
-			else
+			elseif train.atc_delay and train.atc_delay > 0 then
 				train.atc_delay=train.atc_delay-dtime
 			end
 		elseif train.atc_delay then
@@ -711,12 +713,15 @@ function advtrains.train_step_c(id, train, dtime)
 	if train.ontrack_collision_info then
 		train.velocity = 0
 		train.acceleration = 0
-		advtrains.atc.train_reset_command(train)
+		--advtrains.atc.train_reset_command(train) will occur in couple_initiate_with if required
 
 		local otrn = advtrains.trains[train.ontrack_collision_info.otid]
 
 		if otrn.velocity == 0 then -- other train must be standing, else don't initiate coupling
 			advtrains.couple_initiate_with(train, otrn, not train.ontrack_collision_info.same_dir)
+		else
+			-- other collision - stop any ATC control
+			advtrains.atc.train_reset_command(train)
 		end
 
 		train.ontrack_collision_info = nil
diff --git a/mods/advtrains/advtrains_interlocking/ars.lua b/mods/advtrains/advtrains_interlocking/ars.lua
index 434ae2ce..4f50df98 100644
--- a/mods/advtrains/advtrains_interlocking/ars.lua
+++ b/mods/advtrains/advtrains_interlocking/ars.lua
@@ -133,9 +133,11 @@ function advtrains.interlocking.ars_check(sigd, train)
 	local tcbs = il.db.get_tcbs(sigd)
 	if not tcbs or not tcbs.routes then return end
 	
-	if tcbs.ars_disabled then
+	if tcbs.ars_disabled or tcbs.ars_ignore_next then
 		-- No-ARS mode of signal.
 		-- ignore...
+		-- Note: ars_ignore_next is set by signalling formspec when route is cancelled
+		tcbs.ars_ignore_next = nil
 		return
 	end
 	
diff --git a/mods/advtrains/advtrains_interlocking/tcb_ts_ui.lua b/mods/advtrains/advtrains_interlocking/tcb_ts_ui.lua
index 34fbf7ff..0cc10da1 100755
--- a/mods/advtrains/advtrains_interlocking/tcb_ts_ui.lua
+++ b/mods/advtrains/advtrains_interlocking/tcb_ts_ui.lua
@@ -723,11 +723,17 @@ minetest.register_on_player_receive_fields(function(player, formname, fields)
 		connid = tonumber(connids)
 		if not connid or connid<1 or connid>2 then return end
 	end
-	if pos and connid and not fields.quit then
+	if pos and connid then
 		local sigd = {p=pos, s=connid}
 		local tcbs = ildb.get_tcbs(sigd)
 		if not tcbs then return end
-		
+
+		if fields.quit then
+			-- form quit: disable temporary ARS ignore
+			tcbs.ars_ignore_next = nil
+			return
+		end
+
 		local sel_rte
 		if fields.rtelist then
 			local tev = minetest.explode_textlist_event(fields.rtelist)
@@ -740,7 +746,7 @@ minetest.register_on_player_receive_fields(function(player, formname, fields)
 		end
 		if tcbs.routeset and fields.cancelroute then
 			if tcbs.routes[tcbs.routeset] and tcbs.routes[tcbs.routeset].ars then
-				tcbs.ars_disabled = true
+				tcbs.ars_ignore_next = true
 			end
 			-- if route committed, cancel route ts info
 			ilrs.update_route(sigd, tcbs, nil, true)
@@ -749,6 +755,7 @@ minetest.register_on_player_receive_fields(function(player, formname, fields)
 			if fields.newroute and hasprivs then
 				advtrains.interlocking.init_route_prog(pname, sigd)
 				minetest.close_formspec(pname, formname)
+				tcbs.ars_ignore_next = nil
 				return
 			end
 			if sel_rte and tcbs.routes[sel_rte] then
diff --git a/mods/advtrains/atc_command.txt b/mods/advtrains/atc_command.txt
index 9f4eb501..5a1c8fff 100644
--- a/mods/advtrains/atc_command.txt
+++ b/mods/advtrains/atc_command.txt
@@ -51,6 +51,10 @@ Kick all passengers out of the trains
 This command kicks all passengers (non-driving players) off the train. This command works only
 if the train is stopped and its doors are open.
 
+Cpl
+Temporarily switch the train to "Autocouple" mode and wait for coupling.
+This command makes the train continue at its current speed until it hits another standing wagon or train. Then, it couples to this train and ATC command execution continues.
+
 # conditional statements:
 
 I<condition><code>;
diff --git a/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_industrial/init.lua b/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_industrial/init.lua
index f22f8065..c798e513 100755
--- a/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_industrial/init.lua
+++ b/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_industrial/init.lua
@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("engine_industrial", {
 		},
 	},
 	assign_to_seat_group = {"dstand"},
+	coupler_types_front = {chain=true},
+	coupler_types_back = {chain=true},
 	visual_size = {x=1, y=1},
 	wagon_span=2.6,
 	is_locomotive=true,
@@ -66,6 +68,8 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("engine_industrial_big", {
 		},
 	},
 	assign_to_seat_group = {"dstand"},
+	coupler_types_front = {chain=true},
+	coupler_types_back = {chain=true},
 	visual_size = {x=1, y=1},
 	wagon_span=4,
 	is_locomotive=true,
@@ -79,6 +83,8 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_tank", {
 	seats = {},
 	drives_on={default=true},
 	max_speed=20,
+	coupler_types_front = {chain=true},
+	coupler_types_back = {chain=true},
 	visual_size = {x=1, y=1},
 	wagon_span=2.2,
 	collisionbox = {-1.0,-0.5,-1.0, 1.0,2.5,1.0},
@@ -95,6 +101,8 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_wood", {
 	seats = {},
 	drives_on={default=true},
 	max_speed=20,
+	coupler_types_front = {chain=true},
+	coupler_types_back = {chain=true},
 	visual_size = {x=1, y=1},
 	wagon_span=1.8,
 	collisionbox = {-1.0,-0.5,-1.0, 1.0,2.5,1.0},
diff --git a/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_japan/init.lua b/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_japan/init.lua
index a7848454..930ffc83 100644
--- a/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_japan/init.lua
+++ b/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_japan/init.lua
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 local S = attrans
 
+-- note: scharfenberg coupler is defined in advtrains core
+advtrains.register_coupler_type("train_japan_interwagon", attrans("Japanese Train Inter-Wagon Connection"))
+
 advtrains.register_wagon("engine_japan", {
 	mesh="advtrains_engine_japan.b3d",
 	textures = {"advtrains_engine_japan.png"},
@@ -61,6 +64,8 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("engine_japan", {
 			[1]={frames={x=60, y=80}, time=1}
 		}
 	},
+	coupler_types_front = {scharfenberg=true},
+	coupler_types_back = {train_japan_interwagon=true},
 	door_entry={-1.7},
 	visual_size = {x=1, y=1},
 	wagon_span=2.5,
@@ -131,6 +136,8 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_japan", {
 			[1]={frames={x=60, y=80}, time=1}
 		}
 	},
+	coupler_types_front = {train_japan_interwagon=true},
+	coupler_types_back = {train_japan_interwagon=true},
 	door_entry={-1.7, 1.7},
 	visual_size = {x=1, y=1},
 	wagon_span=2.3,
diff --git a/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_steam/init.lua b/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_steam/init.lua
index 2f46ac29..5e8b0d3e 100755
--- a/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_steam/init.lua
+++ b/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_steam/init.lua
@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("newlocomotive", {
 		},
 	},
 	assign_to_seat_group = {"dstand"},
+	coupler_types_front = {chain=true},
+	coupler_types_back = {chain=true},
 	visual_size = {x=1, y=1},
 	wagon_span=2.3,
 	collisionbox = {-1.0,-0.5,-1.0, 1.0,2.5,1.0},
@@ -100,6 +102,8 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("detailed_steam_engine", {
 		},
 	},
 	assign_to_seat_group = {"dstand"},
+	coupler_types_front = {chain=true},
+	coupler_types_back = {chain=true},
 	visual_size = {x=1, y=1},
 	wagon_span=2.05,
 	collisionbox = {-1.0,-0.5,-1.0, 1.0,2.5,1.0},
@@ -193,6 +197,8 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_default", {
 	},
 	
 	assign_to_seat_group = {"pass"},
+	coupler_types_front = {chain=true},
+	coupler_types_back = {chain=true},
 	visual_size = {x=1, y=1},
 	wagon_span=2.634,
 	collisionbox = {-1.0,-0.5,-1.0, 1.0,2.5,1.0},
@@ -206,6 +212,8 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("wagon_box", {
 	drives_on={default=true},
 	max_speed=10,
 	seats = {},
+	coupler_types_front = {chain=true},
+	coupler_types_back = {chain=true},
 	visual_size = {x=1, y=1},
 	wagon_span=2,
 	collisionbox = {-1.0,-0.5,-1.0, 1.0,2.5,1.0},
diff --git a/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_subway/init.lua b/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_subway/init.lua
index add961b4..c25b1b66 100644
--- a/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_subway/init.lua
+++ b/mods/basic_trains/advtrains_train_subway/init.lua
@@ -51,6 +51,8 @@ advtrains.register_wagon("subway_wagon", {
 		},
 	},
 	assign_to_seat_group = {"pass", "dstand"},
+	coupler_types_front = {chain=true},
+	coupler_types_back = {chain=true},
 	doors={
 		open={
 			[-1]={frames={x=0, y=20}, time=1},