The upcoming Capacity Regulation will significantly shape the future of European rail. To ensure these Guidelines meet broader sector requirements, RNE is now launching a public consultation and actively invites applicants and all involved stakeholders to contribute.
RailNetEurope (RNE) is pleased to announce the hosting of its first RNE Summer Academy, taking place on 27 and 28 August 2025 in Vienna. This hybrid event is designed for staff from RNE Members and selected business partners involved in international rail business. Over two days, experts from the RNE Joint Office will provide valuable … Read more
With its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, the EU has set ambitious growth targets for cross-border rail services. However, current railway infrastructure capacity remains a critical issue. To support future strategic planning and coordination, the European Commission has mandated the European Transport Market Study (ETMS), to be prepared by the future Network Coordinator. To this … Read more
On 26 June 2025, RNE representatives took part in the PRIME Plenary Meeting in Brussels, where high level representatives of Rail infrastructure Managers, DG MOVE and ERA gathered to discuss strategic questions around infrastructure development, management and European cooperation. Elisabeth Hochhold, RNE’s Head of Legal, Sales, and HR, was invited to present an update on … Read more
On 1 and 2 July 2025, the newly elected RNE Managing Board convened in Vienna for its annual Strategy Meeting. This year’s primary focus was on the Association’s preparatory actions toward assuming the role of Network Coordinator. As part of this agenda, the Managing Board agreed on the specific responsibilities of each member, which will … Read more
RailNetEurope and Forum Train Europe (FTE) are both committed to find solutions for the development of harmonised Commercial Conditions (CCs). Accordingly, the RNE Guidelines on Harmonised CCs (2023) and the FTE Vision on CCs (2024) were adopted. In early 2025, a joint initiative was launched with a focus on the specific aspect of compensation as part … Read more