Capacity Strategies for TT 2029 are now available, providing first strategic insights into future rail capacity on European networks. Capacity Strategies are a key element of advance planning, and the first step towards ensuring optimised use of rail capacity. What are Capacity Strategies? Capacity Strategies provide an early and transparent view of how rail capacity … Read more
Cross-border operations are most effective when national traffic control centres (NTCCs) understand each other’s practices, trust their contacts, and share a common vision of “good coordination” under pressure. The recently established NTCC Cooperation Platform fosters exactly this, facilitating practical collaboration between NTCCs across Europe. Practical cross-border coordination and real-case learning in Utrecht On 27–28 January … Read more
One Platform for Smart Advance Planning Smart advance capacity planning is crucial for ensuring efficient use of railway capacity. RNE’s upcoming Capacity Planning Tool (CPT) provides essential functions for smooth capacity planning processes in a single platform. It supports three key processes: By integrating these processes into one platform, the CPT will help infrastructure managers and railway undertakings plan capacity in a structured and coordinated way. It simplifies complex … Read more
Have your say on the implementation of the Rail Capacity Regulation – apply for membership in the Advisory Board for the Capacity Regulation (ABCR) until 31 January! The ABCR will serve as RNE’s central platform to consult operational stakeholders on the preparatory work to implement the upcoming EU regulation on the use of railway infrastructure. … Read more
Effective verbal communication is essential for safe and efficient cross-border railway operations. The Translate4Rail Language Tool (T4R LT) supports railway operational staff by facilitating multilingual communication through predefined messages and translation functionalities, helping to overcome language barriers in daily operations. The RNE General Assembly approved the new project T4R LT+ to further develop the Translate4Rail … Read more
Rail stakeholders have the opportunity to contribute to the operational implementation of the upcoming EU Capacity Regulation by joining the Advisory Board for the Capacity Regulation (ABCR). The application phase closes at the end of January. Role of the Advisory Board The ABCR will serve as a central consultation platform for operational stakeholders other than Infrastructure Managers. It enables participants to provide structured feedback and practical input, ensuring that market perspectives, … Read more