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EU-Rail February 2025 Newsletter
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Ensuring safety, enhancing reliability
Europe’s railways are among the safest in the world. However, due to the growing complexity of rail, maintaining this status is becoming increasingly challenging. To help maintain rail’s high safety standards, the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (JU) is taking a...
Making rail transport more sustainable, comfortable and quieter
If rail is to become a more attractive transport option for passengers, there must be greater focus on reducing the energy consumption of rolling stock and rail infrastructure. This will lead to significant cost reductions for both railway operators and users, while...
Increasing railway line capacity starts with increased automation
An important aspect of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) is its ability to meet increasing demand for better on-time performance, line capacity, and energy optimised driving. But while the answer is automation, the question remains: ‘how much’?...
Transforming rail freight starts with smart wagon concepts
Rail freight transport is a complex but key activity within the overall railway system. Europe currently has around 500,000 freight wagons, and these must be integrated with the circulation of passenger trains. Moreover, a freight train requires specific installations...
New freight propulsion concepts a ‘technological awakening’ for rail freight
Rail freight has a critical role to play, both in terms of European competitiveness and in meeting the ambitious climate objectives set out in the Green Deal. In fact, the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy (SSMS), the European Commission guidelines for transport...