Alfred Pitnik has been engaged in European railway business for decades and has worked at the international and European level for various ÖBB Group (Austrian Federal Railways) companies for 20 years. As a member of the RNE Management Board, his focus lies on Temporary Capacity Restrictions (TCR) and the broader goal of developing a harmonised European … Read more
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 (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
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
The year 2024 marked a significant milestone in RNE’s history – the 20th anniversary of its founding.
The celebration brought together past and present leaders, members, and stakeholders to reflect on the achievements of the past two decades and to look ahead at the promising future of RNE.
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
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