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Single System for Europe’s Train Control needs Satellite Technology

European Commission, European Union’s rail system authority (ERA), Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail), the European Union Agency for the space programme (EUSPA), and the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union collaborate to leverage satellite technology for rail.

European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) takes a step forward towards the future as the European Commission, the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail), the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) jointly host an event that showcases the integration of European satellite technology into the rail sector. The event, slated for 13-14 September, places a specific focus on leveraging the EU Space programme components, including Galileo, EGNOS, and IRIS2, to transform the rail industry, ensuring it operates even safer, is more efficient, and provides high-quality customer service.

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