Author Archives: Zanda Litvina

September 28, 2023

The future of door to door mobility is here

With most Shift2Rail projects coming to a close this year, major demonstration activities testing different technological solutions developed within the programme are taking place across Europe. Our Members and partners carry out trials in real-life environments involving a wide range of experts, including operators, infrastructure managers, research centres, suppliers and in some cases even the final users. In the month of September, we sat down with Giuseppe Rizzi, project coordinator of our Shift2Rail Innovation Programme…

September 21, 2023

Office water supply and associated services

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September 21, 2023

EU-Rail Staff Away Day

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August 25, 2023

Definition of the KPI Model for the EU-Rail Programme: KPI Cards

The Europe's Rail Work Programme identifies KPIs for flagship area projects to measure and thus monitor progress in the respective areas. These KPIs are referred to as the technical KPIs. The KPI cards describe the societal impact of the entire Europe's Rail Programme. This is done by adding an additional layer of indicators, referred to as societal KPIs, on top of the monitoring structure detailed in the MAWP. The societal KPIs are linked to the…

August 25, 2023

Final Report: Work to support with a cost-benefit analysis the definition of migration paths for the implementation of S2R selected innovations on the European network

This report presents the results of the financial and socio-economic cost-benefit analysis for the deployment of the Shift2Rail JU (S2R) innovations in four illustrative scenario of typical rail segments. The analysis covers the cost and benefits of four scenarios related to four segments of the rail sector: high speed, metro, regional passenger trains and freight transport. The goal of this CBA is to assess the financial and societal impact of migration paths of innovations over…

July 6, 2023

FR8RAIL IV Project Highlights Major Achievements in Rail Freight Transportation

The final event of the Shift2Rail funded FR8RAIL IV project was held on 15 June and showcased the project’s achievements that have improved the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of rail freight transportation in Europe. Hosted at the Deutsche Bahn CargoLab, the event brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, distinguished speakers, and industry experts who gathered to celebrate the project's outstanding outcomes and share valuable insights. Among the project's numerous accomplishments, several key highlights stood…