Call for Offers: Network Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)

One of the railway sector’s objectives is the effective train run with optimal resource management. This is challenging, especially in international train operations and long train runs. One of the supporting elements to reach the goals in this area is forecasting the train run during its entire journey. This information enables reducing the negative impact … Read more

Interview RNE Award Winner 2022 – Daniel Haltner

Daniel Haltner (TVS) received the RNE Award 2022 for his extraordinary contributions to the Timetable Redesign (TTR) for Smart Capacity Management Programme since its inception in 2014, his outstanding work in the areas of Capacity Management and Timetabling in various leading roles, and a significant part as a key contributor in the technical setup of … Read more

Milestones achieved in transforming Capacity Management towards TTR

RNE’s mission is to facilitate international rail traffic across Europe and making railway more competitive in the areas of capacity and traffic management. To achieve that, RNE’s Members adapt national processes until they match and form one internationally aligned way of working. In capacity management, a completely revised approach has been created with TTR (Timetable … Read more

Regulation on Capacity Management

On 11 July, as part of the Greening Freight Package the European Commission published a proposal for a Regulation on the use of railway infrastructure capacity. The draft regulation introduces a comprehensive set of rules for rail capacity management as well as traffic management and performance management. These provisions should replace the current stipulations on … Read more

RNE’s TIS Data Quality Initiative: Collaborative Steps towards Reliable Reports

Over the years, the Train Information System (TIS) has emerged as a vital tool for real-time monitoring of European trains, gaining recognition across the European Railways landscape, now counting 4.000 regular users, and covering about 30.000 trains per day from 350 railway companies. 5 million TAF/TAP messages are exchanged per day, and real-time exchange has … Read more

Enhancing Railway Operations: The Language Tool’s Impact on International Communication

Effective communication is crucial for smooth and efficient railway operations, especially in an international context. Recognising the need to overcome language barriers, the Language Programme (LP) was initiated by RNE’s Members in December 2017. Since its inception, the programme has aimed to provide a comprehensive solution suitable for all sectors within the railway industry, fostering … Read more