On 10 February 2026, RailNetEurope hosted a hybrid IT Tool Demonstration in Vienna and online, bringing together representatives from DG MOVE, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), and the EU Agency for Railways (ERA).
Showcasing Cross-Border Digital Solutions
The meeting aimed to provide a technical overview of how RNE’s IT tools support cross-border rail operations, with particular focus on interoperability, data exchange standards, and alignment with EU regulatory frameworks (e.g. Telematics TSI, Digital Capacity Management initiatives, and CEF-funded programmes).
Through presentations and live demonstrations held by RNE’s IT experts, participants gained insight into how existing RNE’s products and services designed to enhance European rail Capacity & traffic management and coordination are used in practice.
The programme was structured around three thematic blocks and RNE’s respective main IT tools:
- Digital Infrastructure Information (Railway Infrastructure System)
- Digital Capacity Management (Capacity Planning Tool, Path Coordination System)
- Digital Train Information & Traffic Management (Train Information System).
The use cases demonstrated how the tools reduce manual coordination efforts, improve transparency & efficiency in cross-border path allocation, and enable real-time traffic monitoring across multiple Infrastructure Managers. This supports Railway Undertakings and other stakeholders in serving their clients. Throughout the demonstrations, participants had the opportunity to ask questions and exchange views on the developments presented.
Towards Greater Harmonisation and System Integration
The meeting confirmed the strategic importance of coordinated digital development in the European rail sector. The technical exchange supported alignment between RNE and EU institutions regarding interoperability requirements, future Digital Capacity Management architecture, and the continued evolution of CEF-supported IT systems. The discussions also helped identify potential next steps in enhancing data harmonisation, system integration and performance monitoring at European level.
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