Virtually all of Europe struggles with ERTMS rollout
The Netherlands now has ERTMS implemented on two lines and a few trial routes. Luxembourg has completed the rollout of the European train safety system, Belgium is well…
ERTMS 2024 Conference: Shaping the Future of Rail Traffic Management
Valenciennes (France), a city with a long-standing railway tradition, will be the European ERTMS capital from 23 until 25 April 2024. Hosted by the EU Agency for Railways,…
Switzerland extends ERA permits for trains across the EU for another year
Switzerland and the European Union (EU) agreed to extend their cooperation with the European Railway Agency (ERA) until 31 December 2024. Under this agreement, ERA has been taking…
ERA and SNCB celebrate 50,000 vehicles authorised at European level
The European Union Railway Agency (ERA) and the Belgian National Railway Company (SNCB) recently celebrated an important milestone in the implementation of the 4th railway package, with the…
Background
Why new legal requirements are necessary for better cyber security in rail
For most of its history, rail has been a sector rather closed to new technologies. In terms of its operation to date, the key aspect emphasised both at…
What are the biggest barriers for new entrants on the international train market?
Gaining access to the rail infrastructure and finding suitable equipment. These are the biggest stumbling blocks for private carriers to start an international connection, at least, between the…
European Commissioner: legislation in the making for tripling high-speed trains
The European Commission will formulate EU legislation for “concrete actions” to double rail freight transport and triple the number of high-speed train services by 2050. In the meantime,…
ERA presents manual for Covid-safe train ventilation
Keep individual ventilation closed, but turn on ventilation systems and use natural ventilation as much as possible to get harmful aerosols out of the train. These are some…