RailNetEurope Summit on Capacity Regulation: Shaping the Future of European Rail

Today the first RailNetEurope Summit on Capacity Regulation brought together more than 360 leaders, experts, and stakeholders in Vienna and online to discuss the future of European rail. Hosted by RNE President Paul Mazataud (SNCF Réseau) and moderated by RNE Secretary General Joachim Kroll, the event focused on how the draft Capacity Regulation will impact … Read more

The Common Interface: A Vital Tool for Seamless Railway Interoperability

The Common Interface (CI) is one of the three elements of the Common Components System (CCS) that ensures the seamless interoperability of European railway traffic. This technical tool facilitates interoperable TAF/TAP TSI message exchanges and is designed for easy installation on the user’s premises. Widely adopted in the railway sector, it plays a significant role … Read more

RNE Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence in Rail Traffic Management

RNE award winners 2024

The rail sector continues to evolve, driven by the dedication of its many committed professionals. Since 2022, the RNE Award has been our way of recognising outstanding individuals within the RNE community, honouring their exceptional commitment and achievements. This year, two outstanding women, Saskia Meynhardt and Simona Garbuglia, were honoured for their exceptional contributions to … Read more

Feasibility Study Results of the Common Use of Socio-Economic Criteria

Trains and Rails - Capacity Management Feasibility Study Socio-Economic Criteria

Rail traffic in Europe is increasing. While this is a positive development for European environmental goals, it also leads to increased rail capacity shortage in parts of the railway network. Consequently, anticipated traffic or requests can conflict with each other. Current Request Conflict Resolution For already placed requests, Infrastructure Managers (IMs) gather the relevant applicants … Read more

RNE General Assembly December 2024

RNE General Assembly Dec 2024 - full room

Vienna, 10 December 2024 – RailNetEurope hosted its General Assembly (GA) in Vienna, bringing together representatives from across Europe to discuss strategic priorities, evaluate ongoing projects, and lay the groundwork for new initiatives.