FP1-MOTIONAL D13.1 Use case specification and requirement specification for disruption management This report provides...
Results Published in May 2025
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Extending the life and capacity of Europe’s ageing tunnels and bridges
As critical infrastructure in Europe’s railway network, tunnels and bridges smooth the passage of trains over and under potential obstacles. Yet much of this infrastructure is over 50 years old and approaching its end of life. It was also designed to codes and...
Building a European multimodal transport system starts with interoperable backend services
While trains, planes and autonomous automobiles tend to dominate the multimodal transport discussion, it’s what happens behind the scenes that really matters. Without the right backend services and tools, a multimodal transportation system simply will not run....
An inside job
With many trains having an operating life of 40 years or more, a train that was considered state-of-the-art at the start will likely feel rather dated by mid-life. And who wants to ride in a time capsule? Turns out, passengers don’t, with unattractive and outdated...
Leveraging the benefits of lighter trains and running gear
Most modern trains are primarily made of metals like steel and aluminium, which are long-proven materials designed to ensure the comfort and safety of these vehicles. However, composite materials – first tried and tested in the aeronautical sector – are being used...