CEF I 2018
Acronym: 2018-EU-TM-0063-S
Project Summary
The European Union is promoting and developing a transport infrastructure policy that connects the continent through the nine TEN-T Core Network corridors, aiming to close the gaps between the Member States’ transport networks, remove bottlenecks that still hamper the smooth functioning of the internal market, and overcome technical barriers such as incompatible standards for railway transport. It shall support and strengthen seamless transport chains for passenger and freight, while keeping up with the latest technological trends.
To achieve those objectives, a key priority is the promotion and harmonisation of the rail system interoperability through the implementation of the Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs) relating to Telematics Applications for freight (TAF) and Telematics Applications for Passengers (TAP).
The overall purpose of the Action "Implementing Telematics Applications for European Interoperability" is to increase the attractiveness and efficiency of the international rail freight transport, so that rail can increase its competitiveness and market share on the European transport market, through further harmonised implementation and rollout of the EU legislation and framework on TAF and TAP TSIs (Commission Regulation (EU) N°454/'2011 of 5 May 2011, and Commission Regulation N° 62/2006 of 23 December 2005).
The Action is a study with pilots that will achieve this objective through the following activities:
- Telematics Implementation - Rollout of Reference Files
- Implementation of telematics Path Request and Timetable Redesign (TTR)
- Implementation of Train Running Information and Communication
It will promote, with the Association RailNetEurope (RNE) as Coordinator and eight co-beneficiaries which are Infrastructure Managers in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Slovenia and Spain, further implementation, and development of operational tools such as the Train Information System (TIS), Path Coordination System (PCS), Capacity System. Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), and Temporary Capacity
Restriction (TCR) in order to support Infrastructure Managers, Railway Undertakings, Terminals and other relevant stakeholders in their daily work.
The Action aims at implementing the following goals and benefits:
- Increasing interoperability of the rail system with Technical Specifications for Interoperability concerning Telematics Applications for Passengers (TAP) and Freight (TAF);
- Support the rail stakeholders in developing common telematics Reference Files;
- Support the Infrastructure Managers and Railway Undertakings in implementing and ensuring the compliance of the rail system with the TAP and TAF TSI, and developing and implementing the unique Train ID in line with the commitment expressed in the TSI TAP and TAF master plans to replace Operation Train Number already in use;
- Support the Infrastructure Managers and Railway Undertakings in implementing functions such as Train Running Information, Path Request. Service Disruption, Train Preparation and Reference Files for European Infrastructure Managers and Railway Undertakings or prearranged train paths and reserve capacity;
- Support the rail actors in implementing TAP and TAF TSl-compliant databases
- Provide cross-border services under TAF/TAΡ standards
Participants
- RailNetEurope (RNE)
- Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias (ADIF)
- Banedanmark
- DB Netz AG
- HŽ Infrastruktura d.o.o
- Infrabel SA
- ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG
- SNCF Réseau
- SŽ-Infrastrukture d.o.o.
Project Duration
The eligibility period for this project are the years 2019-2023.
Project Volume
Total Investment Volume: 28,775,964 EUR (RNE share: 10,596,250 EUR)
Max EU-Contribution: 14,387,982 EUR (50%) (RNE share: 5,298,125 EUR)
