RNE Anniversary Interview with Joachim Kroll

Joachim Kroll 20 years RNE

Joachim Kroll is acting Secretary General of RNE since June 2004. RNE: RailNetEurope just completed its 20th year of existence. How do you see this anniversary year in the retrospective?Joachim Kroll: It was a great opportunity to reflect on the past, but also to set the gaze on things that are going to happen in … Read more

RNE Anniversary Interview with Alfred Pitnik

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

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