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25 Oct 2024

Rail Skills Conference proposes ‘Railway Erasmus’ to address workforce shortages

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24 Oct 2024

Rail Skills Shortages Conference Recommends ‘Rail Erasmus’ and New Education Programmes to Empower Young Europeans in the Rail Sector

Empowering young people to undertake ‘Railway Erasmus’ in other European countries and organising dedicated national rail curriculums across Europe, are some of the many recommendations outlined b...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Rail Skills Shortages Conference Recommends ‘Rail Erasmus’ and New Education Programmes to Empower Young Europeans in the Rail Sector Empowering young people to undertake ‘Railway Erasmus’ in other European countries and organising dedicated national rail curriculums across Europe, are some of the many recommendations outlined b...

16 Oct 2024

Funding the next European rail boom and levelling the transport playing field with air and road travel

EU policymakers could revitalise European cities and regions through a sustainable transport boom, by reinvesting revenues from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and reforming the Energy Taxation...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Funding the next European rail boom and levelling the transport playing field with air and road travel EU policymakers could revitalise European cities and regions through a sustainable transport boom, by reinvesting revenues from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and reforming the Energy Taxation...

27 Sep 2024

Showcasing a European industry on the cusp of dynamic global transformation: UNIFE at InnoTrans

The European Rail Supply Industry was showcased at InnoTrans 2024 this week, as an industry and mode of transport transforming itself and the way European passengers and freight move across the contin...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Showcasing a European industry on the cusp of dynamic global transformation: UNIFE at InnoTrans The European Rail Supply Industry was showcased at InnoTrans 2024 this week, as an industry and mode of transport transforming itself and the way European passengers and freight move across the contin...

24 Sep 2024

Policymakers and industry give vote of confidence as global rail supply market continues to expand despite geopolitical tensions

With strong political and financial backing from both public and private sectors, the 10th edition of the World Rail Market Study has confirmed the global rail supply market grew 2.7% annually between...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Policymakers and industry give vote of confidence as global rail supply market continues to expand despite geopolitical tensions With strong political and financial backing from both public and private sectors, the 10th edition of the World Rail Market Study has confirmed the global rail supply market grew 2.7% annually between...

18 Sep 2024

European Rail Supply Industry reacts to EU Commissioners-designate, sees incredible potential in sustainable growth plan

We would like to send our congratulations to all the Commissioners-designate, who have shown a commitment to supporting industry and economic prosperity as a matter of principle. This is important for...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am European Rail Supply Industry reacts to EU Commissioners-designate, sees incredible potential in sustainable growth plan We would like to send our congratulations to all the Commissioners-designate, who have shown a commitment to supporting industry and economic prosperity as a matter of principle. This is important for...

11 Sep 2024

European Rail Supply Industry supports Mario Draghi’s competition report recommendations, which could cut emissions, lower freight costs by 10% and drive investment in rail

Reducing freight costs by 10%, cutting “stagnant“ transport emissions, and investing in key programs such as the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and the Digital Automatic Coupling...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am European Rail Supply Industry supports Mario Draghi’s competition report recommendations, which could cut emissions, lower freight costs by 10% and drive investment in rail Reducing freight costs by 10%, cutting “stagnant“ transport emissions, and investing in key programs such as the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and the Digital Automatic Coupling...

18 Jul 2024

Rail Supply Industry ‘ideal partner’ for new EU plan to juggle competitiveness and climate in Ursula von der Leyen’s second term

The EU’s brand new plan to improve how Europe does business at home and globally, while also tackling climate change through a Clean Industrial Deal has an ‘ideal partner’ - the European Rail Su...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Rail Supply Industry ‘ideal partner’ for new EU plan to juggle competitiveness and climate in Ursula von der Leyen’s second term The EU’s brand new plan to improve how Europe does business at home and globally, while also tackling climate change through a Clean Industrial Deal has an ‘ideal partner’ - the European Rail Su...

09 Jul 2024

From Brussels to Budapest – Incoming EU Hungarian Presidency can put rail first through focus on competiveness and investment

Reducing administrative burdens, driving growth and ensuring opportunities to create jobs through investment in Europe’s rail, are opportunities for the Hungarian Government to lead the way as it ta...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am From Brussels to Budapest – Incoming EU Hungarian Presidency can put rail first through focus on competiveness and investment Reducing administrative burdens, driving growth and ensuring opportunities to create jobs through investment in Europe’s rail, are opportunities for the Hungarian Government to lead the way as it ta...

04 Jul 2024

Joint Statement for an Ambitious FP10: Investing in Europe’s Future Competitiveness through Collaborative Research, Development, and Innovation

In the shaping of the next European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10), we, the undersigned 110 European associations representing key European RD&I stakeholders, hereby urge t...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Joint Statement for an Ambitious FP10: Investing in Europe’s Future Competitiveness through Collaborative Research, Development, and Innovation In the shaping of the next European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10), we, the undersigned 110 European associations representing key European RD&I stakeholders, hereby urge t...

13 Jun 2024

More funding, more competitiveness, better regulation – UNIFE puts forward plan to modernise European rail, broader economy

More funding for rail programs and better conditions for European business could dramatically modernise both Europe’s rail network and economy, as outlined in a dynamic, forward-thinking strategy fr...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am More funding, more competitiveness, better regulation – UNIFE puts forward plan to modernise European rail, broader economy More funding for rail programs and better conditions for European business could dramatically modernise both Europe’s rail network and economy, as outlined in a dynamic, forward-thinking strategy fr...

17 Apr 2024

Women in Rail Award 2024: Shaping the Future of Rail

Placing people at the heart of the rail sector's evolution is key to shaping a sustainable future. Despite women comprising over 50% of rail passengers, they represent only about 20% of the rail workf...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Women in Rail Award 2024: Shaping the Future of Rail Placing people at the heart of the rail sector's evolution is key to shaping a sustainable future. Despite women comprising over 50% of rail passengers, they represent only about 20% of the rail workf...

02 Apr 2024

More EU budget for transport

UNIFE, together with 44 European transport organisations, representing the key spectrum of Europe’s transport network and industries, are again joining forces in a campaign to urge the European Inst...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am More EU budget for transport UNIFE, together with 44 European transport organisations, representing the key spectrum of Europe’s transport network and industries, are again joining forces in a campaign to urge the European Inst...

14 Mar 2024

Rail skills shortage conference focuses on solutions and funding to help Europe achieve its Green Deal, Digital and Gender Equity targets

Brussels, 14 March 2024 High-level stakeholders met from across Europe yesterday to discuss policy changes and showcase funding programs and sector’s initiatives to help end the rail skills short...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Rail skills shortage conference focuses on solutions and funding to help Europe achieve its Green Deal, Digital and Gender Equity targets Brussels, 14 March 2024 High-level stakeholders met from across Europe yesterday to discuss policy changes and showcase funding programs and sector’s initiatives to help end the rail skills short...

13 Mar 2024

On the move to a Net-Zero EU: The European Rail Supply Industry’s priorities for 2024-2029

The European Rail Supply Industry unveiled today an ambitious, positive agenda for EU policymakers and voters, which puts climate solutions, skills, innovation, better regulation, and gender equity at...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am On the move to a Net-Zero EU: The European Rail Supply Industry’s priorities for 2024-2029 The European Rail Supply Industry unveiled today an ambitious, positive agenda for EU policymakers and voters, which puts climate solutions, skills, innovation, better regulation, and gender equity at...

12 Mar 2024

UNIFE announces the appointment of Enno Wiebe as its new Director General as of 1 June 2024

The Presiding Board of UNIFE, the European Rail Supply Industry Association, has appointed Enno Wiebe as the new UNIFE Director General. Enno Wiebe will take up his duties on 1 June 2024, succeeding P...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE announces the appointment of Enno Wiebe as its new Director General as of 1 June 2024 The Presiding Board of UNIFE, the European Rail Supply Industry Association, has appointed Enno Wiebe as the new UNIFE Director General. Enno Wiebe will take up his duties on 1 June 2024, succeeding P...

11 Mar 2024

Weights and Dimensions Directive should ensure a level playing between the modes of transport

UNIFE has co-signed a letter with a range of rail and freight industry representatives, to raise concerns about changes up for Plenary vote today in the European Parliament. The Weight Dimensions D...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Weights and Dimensions Directive should ensure a level playing between the modes of transport UNIFE has co-signed a letter with a range of rail and freight industry representatives, to raise concerns about changes up for Plenary vote today in the European Parliament. The Weight Dimensions D...

29 Jan 2024

European Year of Skills celebrated at the 2024 European Railway Award

The 2024 European Railway Award, jointly organised by the European Rail Supply Industry Association (UNIFE) and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) was held in Bru...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am European Year of Skills celebrated at the 2024 European Railway Award The 2024 European Railway Award, jointly organised by the European Rail Supply Industry Association (UNIFE) and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) was held in Bru...

20 Sep 2023

Ensuring proper EU funding for rail: Taking stock of the EU MFF revision and planning for the future

On 20th September, Rail Forum Europe, with the support of UNIFE, organised a breakfast briefing at the European Parliament in Brussels to take stock of the on-going revision of the EU Multi-annual Fin...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Ensuring proper EU funding for rail: Taking stock of the EU MFF revision and planning for the future On 20th September, Rail Forum Europe, with the support of UNIFE, organised a breakfast briefing at the European Parliament in Brussels to take stock of the on-going revision of the EU Multi-annual Fin...

18 Sep 2023

Launch of IRIS Certification® Rev. 04

Following the publication of the specific rail requirements for business management systems under ISO 22163, UNIFE is pleased to announce the publication of its IRIS Certification Performance Assessme...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Launch of IRIS Certification® Rev. 04 Following the publication of the specific rail requirements for business management systems under ISO 22163, UNIFE is pleased to announce the publication of its IRIS Certification Performance Assessme...

24 Jul 2023

European Railway Award 2024: Call for nominations

Nominations for the 17th edition of the European Railway Award are now open. Since 2007, the European Railway Award showcases rail’s impressive capabilities, and we are curr...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am European Railway Award 2024: Call for nominations Nominations for the 17th edition of the European Railway Award are now open. Since 2007, the European Railway Award showcases rail’s impressive capabilities, and we are curr...

10 Jul 2023

DAC Sector Statement: Rail freight automation and digitalisation to meet EU greening targets

Railway freight automation and digitalisation are key to the viability and long-term prospects of this sustainable mode of transport in Europe. Together they are important enablers for the transport s...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am DAC Sector Statement: Rail freight automation and digitalisation to meet EU greening targets Railway freight automation and digitalisation are key to the viability and long-term prospects of this sustainable mode of transport in Europe. Together they are important enablers for the transport s...

21 Jun 2023

Joint statement raising concerns on unpatched vulnerability reporting in the Cyber Resilience Act

Vulnerability handling plays a crucial role in maintaining the security and integrity of digital products. By identifying security weaknesses, it allows manufacturers to fix them quickly and effective...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Joint statement raising concerns on unpatched vulnerability reporting in the Cyber Resilience Act Vulnerability handling plays a crucial role in maintaining the security and integrity of digital products. By identifying security weaknesses, it allows manufacturers to fix them quickly and effective...

16 Jun 2023

Press Release: 2023 UNIFE General Assembly promotes the importance of European Rail Supply Industry to Europe’s technology, climate and growth goals

Gathering in Madrid, UNIFE’s 32nd General Assembly met to discuss the future of the rail supply industry, at a time when Europe is ever more in need of the benefits this unique mode of transportati...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Press Release: 2023 UNIFE General Assembly promotes the importance of European Rail Supply Industry to Europe’s technology, climate and growth goals Gathering in Madrid, UNIFE’s 32nd General Assembly met to discuss the future of the rail supply industry, at a time when Europe is ever more in need of the benefits this unique mode of transportati...

24 May 2023

Press Release: UNIFE and CER welcome the conclusion of the negotiations on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation

The European Rail Supply Industry (UNIFE) and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) applaud the conclusion and outcome of the negotiations of the Alternative F...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Press Release: UNIFE and CER welcome the conclusion of the negotiations on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation The European Rail Supply Industry (UNIFE) and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) applaud the conclusion and outcome of the negotiations of the Alternative F...

15 Feb 2023

OECD Report – Measuring distortions in international markets: The rolling-stock value chain

In April 2021, the OECD decided to select rail rolling stock for the next study on distortions in international markets. The previous studies OECD had carried out in this field concerned semiconductor...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am OECD Report – Measuring distortions in international markets: The rolling-stock value chain In April 2021, the OECD decided to select rail rolling stock for the next study on distortions in international markets. The previous studies OECD had carried out in this field concerned semiconductor...

15 Feb 2023

A woman’s place is in Rail!

As the European Rail Supply Industry, UNIFE is a reflection of its members and strives to represent the best of our sector. Our mission is to promote rail as the backbone for not only Europe’s mobil...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am A woman’s place is in Rail! As the European Rail Supply Industry, UNIFE is a reflection of its members and strives to represent the best of our sector. Our mission is to promote rail as the backbone for not only Europe’s mobil...

01 Feb 2023

Joint statement: The Data Act is a leap into the unknown

Data sharing will be fundamental to the success of the European economy in the coming years, with data contributing at least €1 trillion by 2030. But the Data Act as it stands is a huge leap into...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Joint statement: The Data Act is a leap into the unknown Data sharing will be fundamental to the success of the European economy in the coming years, with data contributing at least €1 trillion by 2030. But the Data Act as it stands is a huge leap into...

31 Jan 2023

Press Release: Ukrainian Railways and Eglė Šimė, CEO of LTG Cargo, receive 2023 European Railway Award

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Press Release: Ukrainian Railways and Eglė Šimė, CEO of LTG Cargo, receive 2023 European Railway Award

23 Jan 2023

Press Release: Study on smart and affordable high-speed services in the European Union shows the way to future sustainable mobility

The study contracted by Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-RAIL) in collaboration with the Alliance of Passenger Rail New Entrants in Europe (ALLRAIL), the Community of European Railway and Infrast...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Press Release: Study on smart and affordable high-speed services in the European Union shows the way to future sustainable mobility The study contracted by Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-RAIL) in collaboration with the Alliance of Passenger Rail New Entrants in Europe (ALLRAIL), the Community of European Railway and Infrast...

19 Oct 2022

European Parliament approves AFIR report: a major step forward towards the full decarbonisation of the transport sector

Brussels, 19 October 2022 – Today, the European Parliament plenary in Strasbourg approved - with a large majority - the report on the European Commission's proposal for the deployment of the Altern...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am European Parliament approves AFIR report: a major step forward towards the full decarbonisation of the transport sector Brussels, 19 October 2022 – Today, the European Parliament plenary in Strasbourg approved - with a large majority - the report on the European Commission's proposal for the deployment of the Altern...

21 Sep 2022

CARS, RSI and UNIFE Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance the Railway Supply Industry

BERLIN, 21 September 2022 - The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS), the Railway Supply Institute (RSI) and the European Rail Supply Industry Association (UNIFE) announced at InnoTrans 20...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am CARS, RSI and UNIFE Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance the Railway Supply Industry BERLIN, 21 September 2022 - The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS), the Railway Supply Institute (RSI) and the European Rail Supply Industry Association (UNIFE) announced at InnoTrans 20...

20 Sep 2022

Global Rail Supply Industry resurgent despite crises

Following the COVID-19 pandemic and the deleterious effects of Russia’s war on Ukraine, the World Rail Market Study expects the industry to experience renewed growth in coming years after a slight d...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Global Rail Supply Industry resurgent despite crises Following the COVID-19 pandemic and the deleterious effects of Russia’s war on Ukraine, the World Rail Market Study expects the industry to experience renewed growth in coming years after a slight d...

29 Jun 2022

UNIFE signs Memorandums of Understanding to study smart and affordable high-speed services needed for a EU shift to rail

Lyon, 29 June 2022 – Connecting Europe’s capitals with a smart, affordable and high-speed rail services is key to generating the needed modal shift to rail outlined in the EU Green Deal. Europe’...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE signs Memorandums of Understanding to study smart and affordable high-speed services needed for a EU shift to rail Lyon, 29 June 2022 – Connecting Europe’s capitals with a smart, affordable and high-speed rail services is key to generating the needed modal shift to rail outlined in the EU Green Deal. Europe’...

17 Jun 2022

Press Release: 2022 UNIFE General Assembly promotes a resilient European Rail Supply Industry and next generation mobility, welcomes 11 new members

At its first in-person convention since the outbreak of COVID-19, UNIFE gathered its members in Paris for our annual General Assembly to discuss the future of the rail supply industry at a time when E...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Press Release: 2022 UNIFE General Assembly promotes a resilient European Rail Supply Industry and next generation mobility, welcomes 11 new members At its first in-person convention since the outbreak of COVID-19, UNIFE gathered its members in Paris for our annual General Assembly to discuss the future of the rail supply industry at a time when E...

10 Feb 2022

UNIFE’s European Year of Rail Campaign named one of Association of Association Executives’ Best of 2021!

Throughout 2021, the European Union celebrated and explored rail’s invaluable contribution to modern European life and its potential to complete the foreseen digital and sustainable transitions that...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE’s European Year of Rail Campaign named one of Association of Association Executives’ Best of 2021! Throughout 2021, the European Union celebrated and explored rail’s invaluable contribution to modern European life and its potential to complete the foreseen digital and sustainable transitions that...

09 Feb 2022

Manfred Weber and Bane NOR’s ERTMS programme receive the 2022 European Railway Award

The 2022 European Railway Award’s Rail Champion prize was presented today to Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European Parliament’s EPP Group, for his legislative support of rail travel among youth....

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Manfred Weber and Bane NOR’s ERTMS programme receive the 2022 European Railway Award The 2022 European Railway Award’s Rail Champion prize was presented today to Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European Parliament’s EPP Group, for his legislative support of rail travel among youth....

09 Dec 2021

Press Release: Fit for 55 package proposals: no ‘green transport transition’ without a real ambitious Rail strategy

9 December, the European transport ministers convened to take stock of the ongoing Council of the European Union discussions concerning the Fit for 55 package proposals. In this context, UNIFE wishes...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Press Release: Fit for 55 package proposals: no ‘green transport transition’ without a real ambitious Rail strategy 9 December, the European transport ministers convened to take stock of the ongoing Council of the European Union discussions concerning the Fit for 55 package proposals. In this context, UNIFE wishes...

07 Dec 2021

Press Release: Enabling digital and intelligent rail freight in Europe

Most people are most familiar with passenger trains, but there is another side of the rail supply industry that is just essential to their everyday lives – freight. Rail is a central part of Europe�...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Press Release: Enabling digital and intelligent rail freight in Europe Most people are most familiar with passenger trains, but there is another side of the rail supply industry that is just essential to their everyday lives – freight. Rail is a central part of Europe�...

02 Dec 2021

Press Release: SMEs: Keeping the Rail Supply Industry on Track

For almost two years now, the COVID-19 pandemic has introducing unprecedented barriers to both normal life and the economic activities that accompany it. Despite these challenges, European rail and th...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Press Release: SMEs: Keeping the Rail Supply Industry on Track For almost two years now, the COVID-19 pandemic has introducing unprecedented barriers to both normal life and the economic activities that accompany it. Despite these challenges, European rail and th...

11 Nov 2021

UNIFE teams up with transport associations in call for ambitious urban mobility framework

UNIFE together with other transport associations calls upon the European Commission to produce an ambitious urban mobility framework that will foster a sustainable and just mobility transition at the...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE teams up with transport associations in call for ambitious urban mobility framework UNIFE together with other transport associations calls upon the European Commission to produce an ambitious urban mobility framework that will foster a sustainable and just mobility transition at the...

30 Sep 2021

Press Release: ERTMS, a key enabler for the digital and sustainable rail transition

In her September 2021 State of the European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Europe’s spirit of solidarity as the key to the bloc’s ability to take on daunting chal...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Press Release: ERTMS, a key enabler for the digital and sustainable rail transition In her September 2021 State of the European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Europe’s spirit of solidarity as the key to the bloc’s ability to take on daunting chal...

31 Aug 2021

Press Release: Promoting quality in rail – IRIS Certification improves sector’s attractiveness and competitiveness

Facing the mounting effects of climate change and while attempting to sustainably cater to increasing traffic volumes, our mobility must move towards more carbon-neutral means of transportation. Rail...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Press Release: Promoting quality in rail – IRIS Certification improves sector’s attractiveness and competitiveness Facing the mounting effects of climate change and while attempting to sustainably cater to increasing traffic volumes, our mobility must move towards more carbon-neutral means of transportation. Rail...

02 Aug 2021

ERTMS launches new website

The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) is helping to build the next generation of European mobility, it deserved a next generation website! On 2nd August, ERTMS launched a new digital pre...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am ERTMS launches new website The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) is helping to build the next generation of European mobility, it deserved a next generation website! On 2nd August, ERTMS launched a new digital pre...

29 Jul 2021

Press Release: Interoperability and Standards – Driving an Efficient and Attractive Railway System

Witnessing the quantifiable, mounting effects of climate change, the European Union has set itself to being carbon neutral by 2050 – rail will need to become the backbone of a sustainable mobility p...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Press Release: Interoperability and Standards – Driving an Efficient and Attractive Railway System Witnessing the quantifiable, mounting effects of climate change, the European Union has set itself to being carbon neutral by 2050 – rail will need to become the backbone of a sustainable mobility p...

26 Jul 2021

UNIFE boosts skills in rail by signing European Alliance for Apprenticeships pledge

The European Rail Supply Industry is facing a skills shortage. With an aging workforce reaching a well-deserved retirement and the urgent need for increased digital capacities, UNIFE and its Members a...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE boosts skills in rail by signing European Alliance for Apprenticeships pledge The European Rail Supply Industry is facing a skills shortage. With an aging workforce reaching a well-deserved retirement and the urgent need for increased digital capacities, UNIFE and its Members a...

15 Jul 2021

UNIFE applauds EC “Fit for 55” proposal, inclusion of rail puts EU on track to climate neutrality

Yesterday, the European Commission presented its long-awaited masterplan for a complete overhaul of climate polices in the EU, the ‘’Fit for 55’’ Package. It consists of 15 initiatives aimed t...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE applauds EC “Fit for 55” proposal, inclusion of rail puts EU on track to climate neutrality Yesterday, the European Commission presented its long-awaited masterplan for a complete overhaul of climate polices in the EU, the ‘’Fit for 55’’ Package. It consists of 15 initiatives aimed t...

07 Jul 2021

European Parliament pushes ERTMS deployment and CEF2 regulation forward

At this week’s European Parliament Plenary, rail saw the adoption of two measures that have major implications for the future of Europe’s sustainable mobility paradigm: a Report on the European Ra...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am European Parliament pushes ERTMS deployment and CEF2 regulation forward At this week’s European Parliament Plenary, rail saw the adoption of two measures that have major implications for the future of Europe’s sustainable mobility paradigm: a Report on the European Ra...

29 Jun 2021

Interoperability and Standards – Driving an Efficient and Attractive Railway System

Witnessing the quantifiable, mounting effects of climate change, the European Union has set itself to being carbon neutral by 2050 – rail will need to become the backbone of a sustainable mobility p...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Interoperability and Standards – Driving an Efficient and Attractive Railway System Witnessing the quantifiable, mounting effects of climate change, the European Union has set itself to being carbon neutral by 2050 – rail will need to become the backbone of a sustainable mobility p...

17 Jun 2021

UNIFE welcomes 13 new members at 2021 General Assembly

2021, much like 2020, was defined by the COVID-19 effects. Just as rail was an important tool in responding to the pandemic by transporting essential personnel, life-saving equipment and critical pati...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE welcomes 13 new members at 2021 General Assembly 2021, much like 2020, was defined by the COVID-19 effects. Just as rail was an important tool in responding to the pandemic by transporting essential personnel, life-saving equipment and critical pati...

31 May 2021

Levelling the playing field to maintain the global leadership of the European Rail Industry

Following the disruptions and suspensions of regular economic life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Rail Supply Industry needs more than ever an international level playing field to best...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Levelling the playing field to maintain the global leadership of the European Rail Industry Following the disruptions and suspensions of regular economic life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Rail Supply Industry needs more than ever an international level playing field to best...

28 May 2021

Sustainable Mobility only possible with rail at its backbone, says UNIFE at 2021 International Transport Forum

Following the European Commission’s 2020 EU Green Deal commitments to making Europe the first carbon neutral continent and doubling of all rail traffic by 2050, UNIFE held a digital side session as...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Sustainable Mobility only possible with rail at its backbone, says UNIFE at 2021 International Transport Forum Following the European Commission’s 2020 EU Green Deal commitments to making Europe the first carbon neutral continent and doubling of all rail traffic by 2050, UNIFE held a digital side session as...

25 May 2021

The construction, dredging and rail supply industries launch inter-active map on the activity of third country state-owned enter-prises (SOEs) in the European procurement market

“With the EU Institutions actively working on specific legislation on this matter, the timing for presenting our interactive map could not have been better”, says Thomas Bauer, President of FIEC,...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am The construction, dredging and rail supply industries launch inter-active map on the activity of third country state-owned enter-prises (SOEs) in the European procurement market “With the EU Institutions actively working on specific legislation on this matter, the timing for presenting our interactive map could not have been better”, says Thomas Bauer, President of FIEC,...

27 Apr 2021

Boosting Railway Digitalisation thanks to EU research and innovation

As it is becoming increasingly evident that digital connectivity is changing the current transport landscape and its continued development is expanding the demand for mobility, UNIFE held a digital ev...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Boosting Railway Digitalisation thanks to EU research and innovation As it is becoming increasingly evident that digital connectivity is changing the current transport landscape and its continued development is expanding the demand for mobility, UNIFE held a digital ev...

24 Mar 2021

Adapting training and attracting talent for the European Rail Supply Industry

Faced with an aging population at a time of rapidly proliferating digitalisation, increasing demand for sustainable mobility options and immediate need for economic recovery following the pandemic, th...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Adapting training and attracting talent for the European Rail Supply Industry Faced with an aging population at a time of rapidly proliferating digitalisation, increasing demand for sustainable mobility options and immediate need for economic recovery following the pandemic, th...

11 Mar 2021

Technological leadership global level playing field and green transition the rail industrial ecosystem perspective

Rail is more than just a form of transport - it is key to Europe's sustainable future and continued industrial competitiveness. Technological leadership and a global level-playing field are key to ena...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Technological leadership global level playing field and green transition the rail industrial ecosystem perspective Rail is more than just a form of transport - it is key to Europe's sustainable future and continued industrial competitiveness. Technological leadership and a global level-playing field are key to ena...

25 Feb 2021

Getting on Track: Rail & Energy Efficient solutions for the EU Green Deal

On 25 February, UNIFE organised a digital event with high level EU officials and sectoral leaders titled "Getting On Track: Rail & Energy Efficient Solutions for the EU Green Deal", focused on the...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Getting on Track: Rail & Energy Efficient solutions for the EU Green Deal On 25 February, UNIFE organised a digital event with high level EU officials and sectoral leaders titled "Getting On Track: Rail & Energy Efficient Solutions for the EU Green Deal", focused on the...

28 Jan 2021

How to boost Rail Investments with the support of the MFF and the Recovery & Resilience Facility?

In December 2020, the European Union reached an agreement for an historic Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the 2021-2027 period. Together with the Recovery Package, all EU funding and financi...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am How to boost Rail Investments with the support of the MFF and the Recovery & Resilience Facility? In December 2020, the European Union reached an agreement for an historic Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the 2021-2027 period. Together with the Recovery Package, all EU funding and financi...

25 Jan 2021

ILINT Hydrogen Train Project Receives European Railway Award 2021

The 2021 European Railway Award was presented today to the iLINT project – the first commercial operation of fuel-cell-powered passenger trains – for providing a viable emission-free alternative t...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am ILINT Hydrogen Train Project Receives European Railway Award 2021 The 2021 European Railway Award was presented today to the iLINT project – the first commercial operation of fuel-cell-powered passenger trains – for providing a viable emission-free alternative t...

04 Jan 2021

UNIFE Leads Rail Industry Into the Year of Rail

The Year of Rail is here! After the European institutions elected to designate 2021 a celebration of our sector’s contribution to the society we enjoy today and its potential utility in its just tr...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE Leads Rail Industry Into the Year of Rail The Year of Rail is here! After the European institutions elected to designate 2021 a celebration of our sector’s contribution to the society we enjoy today and its potential utility in its just tr...

09 Dec 2020

New EU Strategy for Sustainable and Smart Mobility Gives Pivotal Role to Rail

On 9 December, the European Commission published the EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, which will transform the EU transport sector to fully support the objectives of the EU ‘’Green Deal...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am New EU Strategy for Sustainable and Smart Mobility Gives Pivotal Role to Rail On 9 December, the European Commission published the EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, which will transform the EU transport sector to fully support the objectives of the EU ‘’Green Deal...

07 Dec 2020

ERRAC releases Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda, defining new rail sector priorities

2020 has been a year of crisis. Europe, and the world, have endured two waves of a pandemic and rolling examples of the intensifying ramifications of climate change. When plotting solutions to both ch...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am ERRAC releases Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda, defining new rail sector priorities 2020 has been a year of crisis. Europe, and the world, have endured two waves of a pandemic and rolling examples of the intensifying ramifications of climate change. When plotting solutions to both ch...

02 Dec 2020

STAFFER, rail sector’s blueprint for skills officially launched

Rail is a major driver in the strategic European objective of smart, green and sustainable growth. Responsible for less than 2% of final transport energy use, rail will to serve as the backbone of tom...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am STAFFER, rail sector’s blueprint for skills officially launched Rail is a major driver in the strategic European objective of smart, green and sustainable growth. Responsible for less than 2% of final transport energy use, rail will to serve as the backbone of tom...

05 Nov 2020

5Grail, the FRMCS Demonstrator, Officially Launched

Achieving the European Union Green Deal objectives requires the development of efficient European railway transport for both passengers and freight. This will be reliant on the successful digitalisati...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am 5Grail, the FRMCS Demonstrator, Officially Launched Achieving the European Union Green Deal objectives requires the development of efficient European railway transport for both passengers and freight. This will be reliant on the successful digitalisati...

22 Oct 2020

UNIFE Presiding Board calls on European policy-makers for clear arbitrations to secure a green future

We, Members of the Presiding Board of the European Rail Supply Industry Association (UNIFE), want to share our concerns regarding a series of recent alarming developments which have been met with disb...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE Presiding Board calls on European policy-makers for clear arbitrations to secure a green future We, Members of the Presiding Board of the European Rail Supply Industry Association (UNIFE), want to share our concerns regarding a series of recent alarming developments which have been met with disb...

01 Oct 2020

Global Rail Market Grows Despite COVID-19 (World Rail Market Study: Forecast 2020 to 2025)

Global rail market grows despite COVID-19 • World market for rail technology reaches a new record high of EUR 177 billion in 2019 • COVID-19 pandemic leads to losses in 2020 (-8%) but st...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Global Rail Market Grows Despite COVID-19 (World Rail Market Study: Forecast 2020 to 2025) Global rail market grows despite COVID-19 • World market for rail technology reaches a new record high of EUR 177 billion in 2019 • COVID-19 pandemic leads to losses in 2020 (-8%) but st...

01 Oct 2020

European GEN Z Want to “Hop on” Rail and Rail Careers for the Planet, Shows New Survey

Rail is one of the greenest forms of transport today, and it’s getting even more sustainable with the innovative solutions emerging from Europe’s rail supply industry. Do Gen Z – aged 16 to 25 �...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am European GEN Z Want to “Hop on” Rail and Rail Careers for the Planet, Shows New Survey Rail is one of the greenest forms of transport today, and it’s getting even more sustainable with the innovative solutions emerging from Europe’s rail supply industry. Do Gen Z – aged 16 to 25 �...

29 Jun 2020

Rail Sector Joins Forecast to Contribute to Sustainable and Smart Mobility in Europe

Transport accounts for a quarter of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions, which are projected to grow further upon a post-pandemic return to business-as-usual. To achieve the EU Green Deal’s climate-...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Rail Sector Joins Forecast to Contribute to Sustainable and Smart Mobility in Europe Transport accounts for a quarter of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions, which are projected to grow further upon a post-pandemic return to business-as-usual. To achieve the EU Green Deal’s climate-...

25 Jun 2020

Henri Poupart-Lafarge to Succeed Sabrina Soussan as UNIFE Chair

The UNIFE General Assembly, held remotely due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, has elected Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Alstom, to serv...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Henri Poupart-Lafarge to Succeed Sabrina Soussan as UNIFE Chair The UNIFE General Assembly, held remotely due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, has elected Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Alstom, to serv...

25 Jun 2020

Declaration of the European Rail Supply Industry on the Occasion of the 2020 UNIFE General Assembly

We, Members of the Presiding Board of the European Rail Supply Industry Association, want to raise the awareness of EU and national decision-makers on the crucial importance of our industry for both a...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Declaration of the European Rail Supply Industry on the Occasion of the 2020 UNIFE General Assembly We, Members of the Presiding Board of the European Rail Supply Industry Association, want to raise the awareness of EU and national decision-makers on the crucial importance of our industry for both a...

24 Mar 2020

COVID-19 | Transport Keeps us Going

On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 a pandemic and governments worldwide have taken wide-ranging measures to contain the spread of the virus. The transport sect...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am COVID-19 | Transport Keeps us Going On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 a pandemic and governments worldwide have taken wide-ranging measures to contain the spread of the virus. The transport sect...

18 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Update

Dear UNIFE Members and Partners, In order to contribute to the collective effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to ensure maximum safety, UNIFE has taken the following measures based...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am COVID-19 Update Dear UNIFE Members and Partners, In order to contribute to the collective effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to ensure maximum safety, UNIFE has taken the following measures based...

04 Mar 2020

UNIFE congratulates the European Commission on climate law, Year of Rail, and commits to EU Green Deal

Today, 4 March, the European Commission has taken critical steps in pursuit of the European Green Deal, headed by Executive Vice-President for Climate Action Policy Frans Timmermans. In Brussels, it h...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE congratulates the European Commission on climate law, Year of Rail, and commits to EU Green Deal Today, 4 March, the European Commission has taken critical steps in pursuit of the European Green Deal, headed by Executive Vice-President for Climate Action Policy Frans Timmermans. In Brussels, it h...

25 Feb 2020

Together we will Make Rail the Driver of Europe’s Green Future

At the 2020 European Railway Award, held in Brussels on 18 February, UNIFE and CER jointly released a video in support of the EU Green Deal. It demonstrated rail's economic, social and environmental c...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Together we will Make Rail the Driver of Europe’s Green Future At the 2020 European Railway Award, held in Brussels on 18 February, UNIFE and CER jointly released a video in support of the EU Green Deal. It demonstrated rail's economic, social and environmental c...

19 Feb 2020

Geert Pauwels Receives European Railway Award 2020

The 2020 European Railway Award was presented tonight to Geert Pauwels, for successfully developing a strategy making rail freight a profitable business, thereby boosting the attractiveness of rail fr...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Geert Pauwels Receives European Railway Award 2020 The 2020 European Railway Award was presented tonight to Geert Pauwels, for successfully developing a strategy making rail freight a profitable business, thereby boosting the attractiveness of rail fr...

11 Dec 2019

EU Green Deal: The European Rail Supply Industry is ready!

Today, 11 December 2019, at an extraordinary European Parliament plenary session, European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen delivered an historical speech presenting her mandate’s hallm...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EU Green Deal: The European Rail Supply Industry is ready! Today, 11 December 2019, at an extraordinary European Parliament plenary session, European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen delivered an historical speech presenting her mandate’s hallm...

08 Nov 2019

UNIFE promoted rail quality at Expo Ferroviaria 2019

How can Europe continue to provide the world with the best rail supply possible? UNIFE headed to Milan to share with EXPO Ferroviaria attendees how the International Rail Quality Board (IRQB) and IRIS...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE promoted rail quality at Expo Ferroviaria 2019 How can Europe continue to provide the world with the best rail supply possible? UNIFE headed to Milan to share with EXPO Ferroviaria attendees how the International Rail Quality Board (IRQB) and IRIS...

30 Sep 2019

EU manufacturers call for urgent reforms to achieve reciprocity and a level playing field in public procurement

Brussels, 30 September 2019 – Amidst discussions on the International Procurement Instrument (IPI) relaunched in Council and the hearings of Commissioners-designate taking place this week, AEGIS Eur...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EU manufacturers call for urgent reforms to achieve reciprocity and a level playing field in public procurement Brussels, 30 September 2019 – Amidst discussions on the International Procurement Instrument (IPI) relaunched in Council and the hearings of Commissioners-designate taking place this week, AEGIS Eur...

17 Sep 2019

Horizon Europe Programme at its crossroads! UNIFE joins a call on the European Institutions to support an ambitious budget for Horizon Europe

UNIFE is proud to be amongst the 93 European associations representing key European research & innovation stakeholders to call for an ambitious Horizon Europe Programme. The joint statement urges...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Horizon Europe Programme at its crossroads! UNIFE joins a call on the European Institutions to support an ambitious budget for Horizon Europe UNIFE is proud to be amongst the 93 European associations representing key European research & innovation stakeholders to call for an ambitious Horizon Europe Programme. The joint statement urges...

02 Sep 2019

UNIFE urges the European institutions to ensure a level playing field between the European and the Chinese rail supply industry

The press has recently been reporting about the purchase of the locomotives business of a German manufacturer by the Chinese State-owned train-builder CRRC, thereby confirming China’s strategy to en...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE urges the European institutions to ensure a level playing field between the European and the Chinese rail supply industry The press has recently been reporting about the purchase of the locomotives business of a German manufacturer by the Chinese State-owned train-builder CRRC, thereby confirming China’s strategy to en...

14 Jun 2019

UNIFE General Assembly – UNIFE presiding board adopts the Dublin declaration on the crucial role of the European rail supply industry

More than 200 leaders of the European rail industry gathered in Dublin for the 28th UNIFE General Assembly. This year's edition was the opportunity for EU rail suppliers and decision-makers to address...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE General Assembly – UNIFE presiding board adopts the Dublin declaration on the crucial role of the European rail supply industry More than 200 leaders of the European rail industry gathered in Dublin for the 28th UNIFE General Assembly. This year's edition was the opportunity for EU rail suppliers and decision-makers to address...

05 Apr 2019

Laying tracks to continue the connecting Europe facility (CEF)

The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), along with the Structural Funds, has been the most important EU investment programme for transport projects, and rail has been biggest beneficiary of CEF funding...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Laying tracks to continue the connecting Europe facility (CEF) The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), along with the Structural Funds, has been the most important EU investment programme for transport projects, and rail has been biggest beneficiary of CEF funding...

05 Apr 2019

UNIFE highlights key industry issues at SIFER 2019

From 26 to 28 March, UNIFE participated in the 11th International Exhibition of Railway Technology SIFER 2019, in Lille, giving us the opportunity to meet several members, potential new members and ot...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE highlights key industry issues at SIFER 2019 From 26 to 28 March, UNIFE participated in the 11th International Exhibition of Railway Technology SIFER 2019, in Lille, giving us the opportunity to meet several members, potential new members and ot...

21 Feb 2019

Catherine Trautmann receives the European Railway Award 2019

The 2019 European Railway Award was presented tonight to Catherine Trautmann, for her long-standing support of rail transport – including light rail in urban areas, high speed passenger lines and ex...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Catherine Trautmann receives the European Railway Award 2019 The 2019 European Railway Award was presented tonight to Catherine Trautmann, for her long-standing support of rail transport – including light rail in urban areas, high speed passenger lines and ex...

28 Nov 2018

The crucial role of rail in the decarbonisation plans of the EU

The European Commission published yesterday its Communication ‘’A clean planet for all – A European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy�...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am The crucial role of rail in the decarbonisation plans of the EU The European Commission published yesterday its Communication ‘’A clean planet for all – A European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy�...

18 Sep 2018

Global Rail Supply Industry remains on a growth track

The rail supply industry hit a new record last year, exceeding a total market volume of EUR 163 billion. In total the sector grew 1.2% per year between 2015 and 2017, with the services, infrastructure...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Global Rail Supply Industry remains on a growth track The rail supply industry hit a new record last year, exceeding a total market volume of EUR 163 billion. In total the sector grew 1.2% per year between 2015 and 2017, with the services, infrastructure...

04 Jul 2018

A governance structure for the next European Industrial Policy

In its latest Joint Paper the Industry4Europe coalition is calling for a long-term vision for the European industry that demands a long-term governance structure, which goes beyond the 6-month EU Pres...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am A governance structure for the next European Industrial Policy In its latest Joint Paper the Industry4Europe coalition is calling for a long-term vision for the European industry that demands a long-term governance structure, which goes beyond the 6-month EU Pres...

21 Jun 2018

Time for the rail industry the European Institutions and member states to maintain Europe’s leading role in the world rail market

More than 220 leaders of the European rail industry gathered in Warsaw for the 27th UNIFE General Assembly. This year's edition was the opportunity for EU rail suppliers and decision-makers to addres...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Time for the rail industry the European Institutions and member states to maintain Europe’s leading role in the world rail market More than 220 leaders of the European rail industry gathered in Warsaw for the 27th UNIFE General Assembly. This year's edition was the opportunity for EU rail suppliers and decision-makers to addres...

16 Jun 2018

EU support for developing rail transport in Croatia – current opportunities and future perspectives

2018 is a decisive year during which the European Institutions and Member States will negotiate the long-term EU budget for the 2021-2027 period. The so-called Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)wil...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EU support for developing rail transport in Croatia – current opportunities and future perspectives 2018 is a decisive year during which the European Institutions and Member States will negotiate the long-term EU budget for the 2021-2027 period. The so-called Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)wil...

01 Jun 2018

ERRAC – Election of a new chairman from UNIFE

On 16 May, ERRAC (the European Rail Research Advisory Council) met with the rail European Technology Platform (ETP) in a plenary session in Brussels. Keynote speeches from DG MOVE and DG Research were...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am ERRAC – Election of a new chairman from UNIFE On 16 May, ERRAC (the European Rail Research Advisory Council) met with the rail European Technology Platform (ETP) in a plenary session in Brussels. Keynote speeches from DG MOVE and DG Research were...

03 May 2018

UNIFE participated in TRA 2018 in Vienna

The 7th European Transport Research Conference (TRA) took place in Vienna from 16 to 19 April 2018. Under the heading of “A digital Era for Transport: solutions for society, economy and environment�...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE participated in TRA 2018 in Vienna The 7th European Transport Research Conference (TRA) took place in Vienna from 16 to 19 April 2018. Under the heading of “A digital Era for Transport: solutions for society, economy and environment�...

16 Apr 2018

Successful joint event organised by UNIFE and Bulgarian Presidency of EU in Sofia

On 13 April, UNIFE and the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union jointly organised in Sofia a High-level Presidency seminar on “EU support for the development of rail transport i...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Successful joint event organised by UNIFE and Bulgarian Presidency of EU in Sofia On 13 April, UNIFE and the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union jointly organised in Sofia a High-level Presidency seminar on “EU support for the development of rail transport i...

21 Mar 2018

UNIFE recognised as a partner organisation for EU Gateway | Business Avenues

UNIFE has been recognised by the European Commission as a Partner Organisation for EU Gateway | Business Avenues. This flagship initiative run by the EU builds on over 25 years of successful exper...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE recognised as a partner organisation for EU Gateway | Business Avenues UNIFE has been recognised by the European Commission as a Partner Organisation for EU Gateway | Business Avenues. This flagship initiative run by the EU builds on over 25 years of successful exper...

20 Mar 2018

UNIFE will be present at the TRA2018 in Vienna

The Transport Research Arena 2018 (TRA 2018) will take place in Vienna, Austria between 16 and 19 April 2018. Under the heading of “A digital Era for Transport: solutions for society, economy and en...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE will be present at the TRA2018 in Vienna The Transport Research Arena 2018 (TRA 2018) will take place in Vienna, Austria between 16 and 19 April 2018. Under the heading of “A digital Era for Transport: solutions for society, economy and en...

21 Feb 2018

Boosting Europe’s future competitivenessas key priority for FP

2nd Joint Declaration by Industry and RTOs UNIFE together with 25 other signatories representing key industrial and research stakeholders, call on the European Commission, European Parliament and t...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Boosting Europe’s future competitivenessas key priority for FP 2nd Joint Declaration by Industry and RTOs UNIFE together with 25 other signatories representing key industrial and research stakeholders, call on the European Commission, European Parliament and t...

20 Feb 2018

The Gotthard Base Tunnel Project wins the 2018 European Railway Award

The 2018 European Railway Award was presented tonight to the Gotthard Base Tunnel Project, for delivering the world’s longest railway tunnel, shifting freight to rail. Peter Jedelhauser, former Head...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am The Gotthard Base Tunnel Project wins the 2018 European Railway Award The 2018 European Railway Award was presented tonight to the Gotthard Base Tunnel Project, for delivering the world’s longest railway tunnel, shifting freight to rail. Peter Jedelhauser, former Head...

01 Dec 2017

GCC-SG, UNIFE, ERA and UIC sign Memorandums of understanding to deepen cooperation on rail development

The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf – the Secretariat General (GCC-SG); the Association of the European Rail Industry (UNIFE), the European Union Agency for Railway (ERA), and th...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am GCC-SG, UNIFE, ERA and UIC sign Memorandums of understanding to deepen cooperation on rail development The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf – the Secretariat General (GCC-SG); the Association of the European Rail Industry (UNIFE), the European Union Agency for Railway (ERA), and th...

30 Nov 2017

UNIFE speaks at competitiveness council of ministers

At the invitation of the Estonian Presidency, UNIFE Director General Philippe Citroën participated in the Competitiveness Council of Ministers on 30 November and delivered the main messages of the In...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE speaks at competitiveness council of ministers At the invitation of the Estonian Presidency, UNIFE Director General Philippe Citroën participated in the Competitiveness Council of Ministers on 30 November and delivered the main messages of the In...

20 Nov 2017

UNIFE and Metro Madrid signed a MOU on IRIS

UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, gathered additional support from Spanish railway operators for the International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) with the first signature of a MoU with...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE and Metro Madrid signed a MOU on IRIS UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, gathered additional support from Spanish railway operators for the International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) with the first signature of a MoU with...

10 Nov 2017

UNIFE at the digital transport days in Tallinn

The European Commission, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) and the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the European Union organised the Digital Transport Days in Tallinn on 8-...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE at the digital transport days in Tallinn The European Commission, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) and the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the European Union organised the Digital Transport Days in Tallinn on 8-...

23 Oct 2017

For an ambitious EU Industrial Strategy: going further

Today at the Council Industry Working Party, UNIFE Director General Philippe Citroën, accompanied by six other European industrial federations1, was invited by the Estonian Presidency to present to a...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am For an ambitious EU Industrial Strategy: going further Today at the Council Industry Working Party, UNIFE Director General Philippe Citroën, accompanied by six other European industrial federations1, was invited by the Estonian Presidency to present to a...

16 Oct 2017

Positive risc vote for the implementing regulation on vehicle authorisation

UNIFE has received news that the Implementing Regulation on practical arrangements for the railway vehicle authorisation and railway vehicle type authorisation process pursuant to Directive (EU) 2016/...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Positive risc vote for the implementing regulation on vehicle authorisation UNIFE has received news that the Implementing Regulation on practical arrangements for the railway vehicle authorisation and railway vehicle type authorisation process pursuant to Directive (EU) 2016/...

13 Oct 2017

Long term investment and reindustrialisation Intergroup event on Urban rail financing

On 12 October, UNIFE coorganised a joint European Parliament’s LongTerm Investment and Reindustrialisation Intergroup and Urban Intergroup lunch debate on “Financing Sustainable Cities: Ensuring l...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Long term investment and reindustrialisation Intergroup event on Urban rail financing On 12 October, UNIFE coorganised a joint European Parliament’s LongTerm Investment and Reindustrialisation Intergroup and Urban Intergroup lunch debate on “Financing Sustainable Cities: Ensuring l...

28 Sep 2017

Commissioner Bbulc expresses her support for ERTMS European Deployment Plan

The Commissioner of Transport, Violeta Bulc expressed her support to Philippe Citroën for the ERTMS European Deployment Plan during the Connecting Europe Conference organised by the Estonian Presiden...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Commissioner Bbulc expresses her support for ERTMS European Deployment Plan The Commissioner of Transport, Violeta Bulc expressed her support to Philippe Citroën for the ERTMS European Deployment Plan during the Connecting Europe Conference organised by the Estonian Presiden...

25 Sep 2017

UNIFE at the connecting Europe conference in Tallinn

On 21-22 September, UNIFE attended the Connecting Europe Conference in Tallinn. Organised by the European Commission and the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the EU, the event took place at a cru...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE at the connecting Europe conference in Tallinn On 21-22 September, UNIFE attended the Connecting Europe Conference in Tallinn. Organised by the European Commission and the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the EU, the event took place at a cru...

14 Sep 2017

UNIFE’S successful mobilisation for a strong European industrial strategy

On 13 September, the European Commission published an important Communication entitled “Investing in a smart, innovative and sustainable Industry: A renewed EU Industrial Policy Strategy”. This...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE’S successful mobilisation for a strong European industrial strategy On 13 September, the European Commission published an important Communication entitled “Investing in a smart, innovative and sustainable Industry: A renewed EU Industrial Policy Strategy”. This...

06 Jul 2017

UNIFE calls political agreement on EU-Japan FTA a step in the right direction but stresses the importance of monitoring rail deal

Following today’s political agreement between the European Commission and the Japanese government, UNIFE calls on both parties to monitor the enforcement of commitments in order to ensure a true lev...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE calls political agreement on EU-Japan FTA a step in the right direction but stresses the importance of monitoring rail deal Following today’s political agreement between the European Commission and the Japanese government, UNIFE calls on both parties to monitor the enforcement of commitments in order to ensure a true lev...

23 Jun 2017

Leaders of the European Rail Industry gather at UNIFE General Assembly and discuss key issues around industry competitiveness

Over 200 European rail industry leaders gathered in Barcelona for the 2017 European Rail Industry (UNIFE) General Assembly. One year after the adoption of the European Resolution drafted by MEP Martin...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Leaders of the European Rail Industry gather at UNIFE General Assembly and discuss key issues around industry competitiveness Over 200 European rail industry leaders gathered in Barcelona for the 2017 European Rail Industry (UNIFE) General Assembly. One year after the adoption of the European Resolution drafted by MEP Martin...

21 Jun 2017

New ERTMS Deployment Action Plan

At the Single European Rail Area (SERA) Convention in Brussels on 20 June, Commissioner Bulc presented a draft of the ERTMS Deployment Action Plan, which is based on the following objectives: • D...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am New ERTMS Deployment Action Plan At the Single European Rail Area (SERA) Convention in Brussels on 20 June, Commissioner Bulc presented a draft of the ERTMS Deployment Action Plan, which is based on the following objectives: • D...

20 Jun 2017

Autonomous vehicles: A challenge and an opportunity for the Rail Sector

Autonomous driving is expected to transform mobility in the coming decades. While the impact on road transport seems quite straightforward, consequences for the rail sector are less obvious. On the on...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Autonomous vehicles: A challenge and an opportunity for the Rail Sector Autonomous driving is expected to transform mobility in the coming decades. While the impact on road transport seems quite straightforward, consequences for the rail sector are less obvious. On the on...

07 Jun 2017

An-ambitious FP9 strengthening Europe’s Industrial Leadership – Joint Declaration by industry and RTOS

We, the undersigned associations representing European key industrial research and innovation stakeholders, call on the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Uni...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am An-ambitious FP9 strengthening Europe’s Industrial Leadership – Joint Declaration by industry and RTOS We, the undersigned associations representing European key industrial research and innovation stakeholders, call on the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Uni...

01 Jun 2017

EC Mobility Package – Europe on the move

On 31 May the European Commission published the mobility package called ‘Europe on the move’, though it might has well have been called ‘the road package’ as the part on rail is almost non-e...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EC Mobility Package – Europe on the move On 31 May the European Commission published the mobility package called ‘Europe on the move’, though it might has well have been called ‘the road package’ as the part on rail is almost non-e...

24 May 2017

Publication of ISO/TS 22163

The specific rail requirements for business management systems were officially published under ISO/TS 22163 last week. Consequently, on June 1st, UNIFE will publish the IRIS Certification™ rules:2...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Publication of ISO/TS 22163 The specific rail requirements for business management systems were officially published under ISO/TS 22163 last week. Consequently, on June 1st, UNIFE will publish the IRIS Certification™ rules:2...

23 May 2017

Big focus on big data and digitalisation at Scandinavian Rail Developmen Conference

On 22-23 May, UNIFE participated in the Scandinavian Rail Development Conference in Stockholm organised by European Railway Review. Gathering railway undertakings, infrastructure managers, suppliers,...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Big focus on big data and digitalisation at Scandinavian Rail Developmen Conference On 22-23 May, UNIFE participated in the Scandinavian Rail Development Conference in Stockholm organised by European Railway Review. Gathering railway undertakings, infrastructure managers, suppliers,...

03 May 2017

Rail Forum Europe Event on the future of SHIFT2RAIL

Continuity and adaptation to ongoing challenges are needed in order to make the Shift2Rail Programme a success story and pave the way for its successor Shift2Rail 2.0 under the next European Commissio...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Rail Forum Europe Event on the future of SHIFT2RAIL Continuity and adaptation to ongoing challenges are needed in order to make the Shift2Rail Programme a success story and pave the way for its successor Shift2Rail 2.0 under the next European Commissio...

28 Apr 2017

Developing and funding urban rail transport: Best Practices

The Maltese Presidency of the EU organised an important event in Malta on 27 and 28 April 2017 on “Developing urban rail transport: environmental performances and financing solutions”. Organised w...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Developing and funding urban rail transport: Best Practices The Maltese Presidency of the EU organised an important event in Malta on 27 and 28 April 2017 on “Developing urban rail transport: environmental performances and financing solutions”. Organised w...

25 Apr 2017

Choose the best and most innovative products for rail Baltica

On 24 and 25 April, UNIFE’s Philippe Citroën participated in Rail Baltica Global Forum in Riga organized by “RB Rail AS”, a joint venture by the three Baltic States. The Forum brought together...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Choose the best and most innovative products for rail Baltica On 24 and 25 April, UNIFE’s Philippe Citroën participated in Rail Baltica Global Forum in Riga organized by “RB Rail AS”, a joint venture by the three Baltic States. The Forum brought together...

24 Apr 2017

EU Conference on noise in Europe

On 24 April, the European Commission organized a conference on the effects of noise and possible policy options to address them, in particular with regards to the transport sector. The conference w...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EU Conference on noise in Europe On 24 April, the European Commission organized a conference on the effects of noise and possible policy options to address them, in particular with regards to the transport sector. The conference w...

28 Mar 2017

Major transport and energy groups sound alarm on E-Mobility: Europe must accelerate infrastructure plans

Europe’s key industry players and NGOs push Member States to show more urgency and publish their plans for crucial e-mobility infrastructure The EU needs to accelerate its electro-mobility (e-mob...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Major transport and energy groups sound alarm on E-Mobility: Europe must accelerate infrastructure plans Europe’s key industry players and NGOs push Member States to show more urgency and publish their plans for crucial e-mobility infrastructure The EU needs to accelerate its electro-mobility (e-mob...

27 Feb 2017

Sixth EU-Japan Industrial Dialogue ON Railways: the European Rail Supply Industry Calls for major tangible outcomes

As the sixth meeting of the EU-Japan Industrial Dialogue on Railways comes to an end, UNIFE calls for major and tangible outcomes that go far beyond the ‘one-year package’ on railways, which broug...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am Sixth EU-Japan Industrial Dialogue ON Railways: the European Rail Supply Industry Calls for major tangible outcomes As the sixth meeting of the EU-Japan Industrial Dialogue on Railways comes to an end, UNIFE calls for major and tangible outcomes that go far beyond the ‘one-year package’ on railways, which broug...

16 Feb 2017

UNIFE JOINS 125 INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS FOR AN AMBITIOUS EU INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

Joint Declaration for an ambitious EU industrial strategy Europe is the cradle of the manufacturing industry and has been at the forefront of industrial revolutions and technological innovations. ...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE JOINS 125 INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS FOR AN AMBITIOUS EU INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Joint Declaration for an ambitious EU industrial strategy Europe is the cradle of the manufacturing industry and has been at the forefront of industrial revolutions and technological innovations. ...

14 Nov 2016

18TH EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WHEELSET CONGRESS (IWC)

The 18th edition of the International Wheelset Congress (IWC), which was co-organised by UNIFE and ERWA along with the Southwest Jiaotong University and China Academy for Railway Sciences, took place...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am 18TH EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WHEELSET CONGRESS (IWC) The 18th edition of the International Wheelset Congress (IWC), which was co-organised by UNIFE and ERWA along with the Southwest Jiaotong University and China Academy for Railway Sciences, took place...

20 Sep 2016

UNIFE SIGNS MOU WITH THE BRAZILIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE RAILROAD SUPPLIERS (ABIFER)

UNIFE is very pleased to announce the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with ABIFER – the Brazilian Association of the Railroad Suppliers, at InnoTrans. In all segments, Brazil represents a...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE SIGNS MOU WITH THE BRAZILIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE RAILROAD SUPPLIERS (ABIFER) UNIFE is very pleased to announce the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with ABIFER – the Brazilian Association of the Railroad Suppliers, at InnoTrans. In all segments, Brazil represents a...

20 Sep 2016

EUROPEAN COMMISSION, EUROPEAN UNION AGENCY FOR RAILWAYS AND RAIL SECTOR ORGANISATIONS COMMIT TO THE FOURTH ERTMS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

The European Commission, the European Union Agency for Railways and the representatives of the European Railway sector signed today, at the occasion of the 2016 InnoTrans Trade Fair, the new Memorandu...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EUROPEAN COMMISSION, EUROPEAN UNION AGENCY FOR RAILWAYS AND RAIL SECTOR ORGANISATIONS COMMIT TO THE FOURTH ERTMS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING The European Commission, the European Union Agency for Railways and the representatives of the European Railway sector signed today, at the occasion of the 2016 InnoTrans Trade Fair, the new Memorandu...

20 Sep 2016

WORLD RAIL SUPPLY MARKET RECORDS UNPRECEDENTED VOLUMES WHILE GLOBAL MARKET ACCESSIBILITY DECLINES

The world rail supply market volume hit a record level of nearly 160 billion euros in 2015 – and the growth is set to continue in spite of certain regional differences. In the years to come the mark...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am WORLD RAIL SUPPLY MARKET RECORDS UNPRECEDENTED VOLUMES WHILE GLOBAL MARKET ACCESSIBILITY DECLINES The world rail supply market volume hit a record level of nearly 160 billion euros in 2015 – and the growth is set to continue in spite of certain regional differences. In the years to come the mark...

27 Jul 2016

FIRST MOU ON IRIS SIGNED WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATOR FMB

UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, gathered new support of railway operators for the International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) with the first signature of a MoU on IRIS with a public...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am FIRST MOU ON IRIS SIGNED WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATOR FMB UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, gathered new support of railway operators for the International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) with the first signature of a MoU on IRIS with a public...

11 Jul 2016

NGTC PROJECT WORKSHOP HELD IN PRAGUE

On 7 July, the Next Generation Train Control (NGTC) project, coordinated by UNIFE and supported by GNSS experts from the GSA and the European Space Agency (ESA), held an end user-oriented worksho...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am NGTC PROJECT WORKSHOP HELD IN PRAGUE On 7 July, the Next Generation Train Control (NGTC) project, coordinated by UNIFE and supported by GNSS experts from the GSA and the European Space Agency (ESA), held an end user-oriented worksho...

23 Jun 2016

2016 UNIFE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HELD IN AMSTERDAM

Over 180 leaders of the European rail supply industry gathered today in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on the occasion of the 2016 European Rail Industry Association (UNIFE) General Assembly. The Nethe...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am 2016 UNIFE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HELD IN AMSTERDAM Over 180 leaders of the European rail supply industry gathered today in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on the occasion of the 2016 European Rail Industry Association (UNIFE) General Assembly. The Nethe...

21 Jun 2016

RAILWAY SECTOR DECLARATION ON BOOSTING INTERNATIONAL RAIL FREIGHT

Today the rail sector and its customers, represented by CER, CLECAT, EIM, ERFA, ERTMS Users Group, ESC, UIP, UIRR, and UNIFE, and supported by the Rail Freight Corridors, presented a declaration at th...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am RAILWAY SECTOR DECLARATION ON BOOSTING INTERNATIONAL RAIL FREIGHT Today the rail sector and its customers, represented by CER, CLECAT, EIM, ERFA, ERTMS Users Group, ESC, UIP, UIRR, and UNIFE, and supported by the Rail Freight Corridors, presented a declaration at th...

09 Jun 2016

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT VOTES TO BOLSTER EUROPEAN RAIL SUPPLY INDUSTRY

STRASBOURG - This afternoon, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted overwhelmingly to adopt the Resolution on the Competitiveness of the European Rail Supply Industry. This Resolution, prepar...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT VOTES TO BOLSTER EUROPEAN RAIL SUPPLY INDUSTRY STRASBOURG - This afternoon, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted overwhelmingly to adopt the Resolution on the Competitiveness of the European Rail Supply Industry. This Resolution, prepar...

08 Jun 2016

FIFTH EU-JAPAN INDUSTRIAL DIALOGUE ON RAILWAYS: GREAT INTEREST ON BOTH SIDES, BUT CONCRETE RESULTS NEEDED

The European Rail Industry Association (UNIFE) actively participated in the fifth meeting of the EU-Japan Industrial Dialogue on Railways, which took place on 31 May in Brussels. The Industrial Dialog...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am FIFTH EU-JAPAN INDUSTRIAL DIALOGUE ON RAILWAYS: GREAT INTEREST ON BOTH SIDES, BUT CONCRETE RESULTS NEEDED The European Rail Industry Association (UNIFE) actively participated in the fifth meeting of the EU-Japan Industrial Dialogue on Railways, which took place on 31 May in Brussels. The Industrial Dialog...

06 Jun 2016

RAIL AS A KEY TO DECARBONISING TRANSPORT

Rail is an environmentally friendly and highly energy efficient transport mode, with a track record of improving its carbon-efficiency for both passenger and freight transport. The rail sector is comm...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am RAIL AS A KEY TO DECARBONISING TRANSPORT Rail is an environmentally friendly and highly energy efficient transport mode, with a track record of improving its carbon-efficiency for both passenger and freight transport. The rail sector is comm...

01 Jun 2016

UNIFE SIGNS MOU WITH SNCF ON IRIS

UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, continues to expand the support of railway operators for the International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) with this week’s signature of a MoU on IR...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE SIGNS MOU WITH SNCF ON IRIS UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, continues to expand the support of railway operators for the International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) with this week’s signature of a MoU on IR...

28 Apr 2016

FOURTH RAILWAY PACKAGE TECHNICAL PILLAR ADOPTED

Today, the European Parliament overwhelmingly approved the Council Common Position on the Technical Pillar of the Fourth Railway Package, as agreed during the trialogue negotiations that came to an en...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am FOURTH RAILWAY PACKAGE TECHNICAL PILLAR ADOPTED Today, the European Parliament overwhelmingly approved the Council Common Position on the Technical Pillar of the Fourth Railway Package, as agreed during the trialogue negotiations that came to an en...

21 Apr 2016

LAUNCH EVENT OF THE ELECTRO-MOBILITY PLATFORM

During the launch event, a Panel Discussion was organised on how electro-mobility could contribute to the decarbonisation of European transport. Philippe Delleur, Senior Vice President for Public Affa...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am LAUNCH EVENT OF THE ELECTRO-MOBILITY PLATFORM During the launch event, a Panel Discussion was organised on how electro-mobility could contribute to the decarbonisation of European transport. Philippe Delleur, Senior Vice President for Public Affa...

15 Apr 2016

UNIFE SIGNS MOU WITH DUTCH RAILWAYS (NS/NEDTRAIN) ON IRIS

UNIFE continues to gather support of railway operators on the International Rail Industry Standard (IRIS) with yesterday's signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on IRIS with Dutch Railways...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE SIGNS MOU WITH DUTCH RAILWAYS (NS/NEDTRAIN) ON IRIS UNIFE continues to gather support of railway operators on the International Rail Industry Standard (IRIS) with yesterday's signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on IRIS with Dutch Railways...

11 Apr 2016

UNIFE SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SWISS FEDERAL RAILWAYS ON IRIS

On Friday, 8 April 2016, at Swiss Federal Railways headquarters in Bern, Switzerland, UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, represented by UNIFE Director-General Philippe Citroën, signed a M...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SWISS FEDERAL RAILWAYS ON IRIS On Friday, 8 April 2016, at Swiss Federal Railways headquarters in Bern, Switzerland, UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, represented by UNIFE Director-General Philippe Citroën, signed a M...

07 Apr 2016

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT INDUSTRY COMMITTEE ADOPTS ITS RESOLUTION ON THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE EUROPEAN RAIL SUPPLY INDUSTRY

This morning, Members of the European Parliament Industry Committee (ITRE) adopted, by an overwhelming majority, the European Parliament Resolution on the Competitiveness of the European Rail Supply I...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT INDUSTRY COMMITTEE ADOPTS ITS RESOLUTION ON THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE EUROPEAN RAIL SUPPLY INDUSTRY This morning, Members of the European Parliament Industry Committee (ITRE) adopted, by an overwhelming majority, the European Parliament Resolution on the Competitiveness of the European Rail Supply I...

04 Apr 2016

UNIFE, UITP, EUROCITIES, EMTA, AND EPF PUBLISH OPEN LETTER TO DUTCH PRESIDENCY REGARDING UPCOMING INFORMAL JOINT MEETING OF EUROPEAN TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT COUNCILS

The European Transport and Environment Councils will hold an informal joint meeting, entitled, “Innovating for the future: Smart and green solutions for sustainable transport” on 14-15 April in Am...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE, UITP, EUROCITIES, EMTA, AND EPF PUBLISH OPEN LETTER TO DUTCH PRESIDENCY REGARDING UPCOMING INFORMAL JOINT MEETING OF EUROPEAN TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT COUNCILS The European Transport and Environment Councils will hold an informal joint meeting, entitled, “Innovating for the future: Smart and green solutions for sustainable transport” on 14-15 April in Am...

29 Feb 2016

STARS PROJECT KICK-OFF EVENT HELD ON 23 FEBRUARY IN PRAGUE

The STARS (Satellite Technology for Advanced Railway Signalling) project kick-off event was held on Tuesday, 23 February, in Prague. The event gathered around 40 participants, including project consor...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am STARS PROJECT KICK-OFF EVENT HELD ON 23 FEBRUARY IN PRAGUE The STARS (Satellite Technology for Advanced Railway Signalling) project kick-off event was held on Tuesday, 23 February, in Prague. The event gathered around 40 participants, including project consor...

17 Feb 2016

ISABELLE DURANT AND ERIC FONTANEL RECEIVE THE 2016 EUROPEAN RAILWAY AWARD

The 2016 European Railway Award was presented yesterday evening to Isabelle Durant, former Vice President of the European Parliament, and to railway engineer Eric Fontanel. This is the ninth edition o...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am ISABELLE DURANT AND ERIC FONTANEL RECEIVE THE 2016 EUROPEAN RAILWAY AWARD The 2016 European Railway Award was presented yesterday evening to Isabelle Durant, former Vice President of the European Parliament, and to railway engineer Eric Fontanel. This is the ninth edition o...

11 Feb 2016

ONLY 17 DAYS LEFT! REGISTER NOW FOR THE UIC ERTMS WORLD CONFERENCE (29 FEBRUARY – 02 MARCH, BRUSSELS)

The 12th UIC ERTMS World Conference will take place in Brussels from 29 February until 02 March. This edition is organised by INFRABEL, the Belgian Rail Infrastructure Manager, currently undertaking a...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am ONLY 17 DAYS LEFT! REGISTER NOW FOR THE UIC ERTMS WORLD CONFERENCE (29 FEBRUARY – 02 MARCH, BRUSSELS) The 12th UIC ERTMS World Conference will take place in Brussels from 29 February until 02 March. This edition is organised by INFRABEL, the Belgian Rail Infrastructure Manager, currently undertaking a...

11 Dec 2015

MERLIN FINAL CONFERENCE SUCCESSFULLY HELD IN MADRID

Almost 100 participants from across Europe attended the MERLIN Final Conference, which took place on 10 December 2015 in Madrid. Jointly organised by UNIFE, UIC and FFE the event was the opportunity f...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am MERLIN FINAL CONFERENCE SUCCESSFULLY HELD IN MADRID Almost 100 participants from across Europe attended the MERLIN Final Conference, which took place on 10 December 2015 in Madrid. Jointly organised by UNIFE, UIC and FFE the event was the opportunity f...

07 Dec 2015

UNIFE TAKES AN ACTIVE ROLE IN COP21 EVENTS (PPMC TRANSPORT DAY, TRAIN TO PARIS, LPAA TRANSPORT FOCUS SESSION)

The UN’s 21st annual negotiations around climate change, COP21, is currently taking place in Paris (30 November-11 December) where world leaders have gathered and continue to gather to discuss the...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE TAKES AN ACTIVE ROLE IN COP21 EVENTS (PPMC TRANSPORT DAY, TRAIN TO PARIS, LPAA TRANSPORT FOCUS SESSION) The UN’s 21st annual negotiations around climate change, COP21, is currently taking place in Paris (30 November-11 December) where world leaders have gathered and continue to gather to discuss the...

10 Nov 2015

UNIFE AND UITP WELCOME THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT TRAN COMMITTEE VOTE ON SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY AND LOOK FORWARD TO FURTHER INVESTMENTS IN URBAN RAIL PROJECTS

UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, and UITP, the International Association of Public Transport, welcome the efforts made by the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE AND UITP WELCOME THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT TRAN COMMITTEE VOTE ON SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY AND LOOK FORWARD TO FURTHER INVESTMENTS IN URBAN RAIL PROJECTS UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, and UITP, the International Association of Public Transport, welcome the efforts made by the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN...

26 Oct 2015

MERLIN OPEN WORKSHOP HELD IN MALAGA

Almost 30 rail experts from Europe attended the MERLIN Open Workshop, entitled MERLIN opens its doors. Be witness to the Spanish Scenario Demonstrator’’ was organised the evening of 5 October in M...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am MERLIN OPEN WORKSHOP HELD IN MALAGA Almost 30 rail experts from Europe attended the MERLIN Open Workshop, entitled MERLIN opens its doors. Be witness to the Spanish Scenario Demonstrator’’ was organised the evening of 5 October in M...

14 Oct 2015

EUROPEAN RAIL SUPPLY INDUSTRY LEADERS, STAKEHOLDERS GATHER IN BRUSSELS WITH EU DECISION MAKERS TO DISCUSS MAINTAINING EUROPEAN LEADERSHIP OF GLOBAL RAIL SUPPLY MARKET

European rail supply industry leaders gathered yesterday evening at the Representation of the State of Hessen to the European Union in Brussels with senior European officials and leaders from the Hess...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EUROPEAN RAIL SUPPLY INDUSTRY LEADERS, STAKEHOLDERS GATHER IN BRUSSELS WITH EU DECISION MAKERS TO DISCUSS MAINTAINING EUROPEAN LEADERSHIP OF GLOBAL RAIL SUPPLY MARKET European rail supply industry leaders gathered yesterday evening at the Representation of the State of Hessen to the European Union in Brussels with senior European officials and leaders from the Hess...

01 Oct 2015

UNIFE WELCOMES THE ELECTION OF JEAN-PIERRE BERTRAND AS NEW EFRTC PRESIDENT

Following the proposal of the French contractors' association (SETVF) and the EFRTC Board recommendation, the EFRTC General Meeting unanimously elected Mr. Jean-Pierre Bertrand, Executive Vice-Preside...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE WELCOMES THE ELECTION OF JEAN-PIERRE BERTRAND AS NEW EFRTC PRESIDENT Following the proposal of the French contractors' association (SETVF) and the EFRTC Board recommendation, the EFRTC General Meeting unanimously elected Mr. Jean-Pierre Bertrand, Executive Vice-Preside...

01 Sep 2015

UNIFE JOINS THE PARIS PROCESS ON MOBILITY AND CLIMATE (PPMC) INITIATIVE

In support of a stronger voice for sustainable transport at the upcoming UNFCCC COP21 negotiations to be held in Paris this December, UNIFE has become a Gold Sponsor of the Paris Process on Mobility a...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE JOINS THE PARIS PROCESS ON MOBILITY AND CLIMATE (PPMC) INITIATIVE In support of a stronger voice for sustainable transport at the upcoming UNFCCC COP21 negotiations to be held in Paris this December, UNIFE has become a Gold Sponsor of the Paris Process on Mobility a...

27 Aug 2015

DEUTSCHE BAHN AND UNIFE SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON IRIS (INTERNATIONAL RAILWAY INDUSTRY STANDARD)

This morning at Deutsche Bahn (DB) AG Headquarters in Berlin, UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, represented by UNIFE Chairman Lutz Bertling and UNIFE Director-General Philippe Citroën, s...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am DEUTSCHE BAHN AND UNIFE SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON IRIS (INTERNATIONAL RAILWAY INDUSTRY STANDARD) This morning at Deutsche Bahn (DB) AG Headquarters in Berlin, UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, represented by UNIFE Chairman Lutz Bertling and UNIFE Director-General Philippe Citroën, s...

27 Aug 2015

ECUC FINAL CONFERENCE ‘’PAVING THE WAY TO HIGHER COMPATIBILITY OF EDDY-CURRENT BRAKE IN EUROPE’’, HELD ON 27 AUGUST 2015 IN VIENNA

ECUC Final Conference, jointly organised by UNIFE, Knorr-Bremse and CEIT, was held at the Marriott Hotel in Vienna on 27 August 2015. The event gathered 35 participants coming from the broader Europea...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am ECUC FINAL CONFERENCE ‘’PAVING THE WAY TO HIGHER COMPATIBILITY OF EDDY-CURRENT BRAKE IN EUROPE’’, HELD ON 27 AUGUST 2015 IN VIENNA ECUC Final Conference, jointly organised by UNIFE, Knorr-Bremse and CEIT, was held at the Marriott Hotel in Vienna on 27 August 2015. The event gathered 35 participants coming from the broader Europea...

14 Jul 2015

AIMING HIGH – CER AND UNIFE WELCOME TRAN VOTE ON THE REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2011 WHITE PAPER ON TRANSPORT

The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and the European Rail Industry Association (UNIFE) welcome all the efforts made by the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am AIMING HIGH – CER AND UNIFE WELCOME TRAN VOTE ON THE REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2011 WHITE PAPER ON TRANSPORT The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and the European Rail Industry Association (UNIFE) welcome all the efforts made by the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of...

09 Jul 2015

UNIFE PROMOTES FAIR MARKET ACCESS FOR EUROPEAN RAIL SUPPLIERS ON JAPANESE MARKET

In the context of the 11th Round of EU-Japan Free Trade Negotiations, UNIFE promotes fair market access for European rail suppliers on Japanese Market On the occasion of the 9th UIC World Congress...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE PROMOTES FAIR MARKET ACCESS FOR EUROPEAN RAIL SUPPLIERS ON JAPANESE MARKET In the context of the 11th Round of EU-Japan Free Trade Negotiations, UNIFE promotes fair market access for European rail suppliers on Japanese Market On the occasion of the 9th UIC World Congress...

18 Jun 2015

UNIFE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2015 HELD IN BUCHAREST, ROMANIA

Leaders of the European Rail industry gathered today in Bucharest, Romania on the occasion of the 2015 European Rail Industry Association (UNIFE) General Assembly. UNIFE members selected Bucharest...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2015 HELD IN BUCHAREST, ROMANIA Leaders of the European Rail industry gathered today in Bucharest, Romania on the occasion of the 2015 European Rail Industry Association (UNIFE) General Assembly. UNIFE members selected Bucharest...

21 May 2015

THIRD EU-JAPAN INDUSTRIAL DIALOGUE ON RAILWAYS HIGHLIGHTS THE WAY FORWARD FOR FTA NEGOTIATIONS

UNIFE and CER actively participated in the third meeting of the EU-Japan Industrial Dialogue on Railways, which took place on 21 May in Brussels. The Industrial Dialogue was organised by the European...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am THIRD EU-JAPAN INDUSTRIAL DIALOGUE ON RAILWAYS HIGHLIGHTS THE WAY FORWARD FOR FTA NEGOTIATIONS UNIFE and CER actively participated in the third meeting of the EU-Japan Industrial Dialogue on Railways, which took place on 21 May in Brussels. The Industrial Dialogue was organised by the European...

07 May 2015

KICK-OFF OF THREE SHIFT2RAIL LIGHTHOUSE PROJECTS: ROLL2RAIL, IT2RAIL AND IN2RAIL

A combined kick-off meeting of three new EU rail research and development projects (Roll2Rail, IT2Rail and In2Rail) took place today in Brussels. These three projects have been selected by the Europea...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am KICK-OFF OF THREE SHIFT2RAIL LIGHTHOUSE PROJECTS: ROLL2RAIL, IT2RAIL AND IN2RAIL A combined kick-off meeting of three new EU rail research and development projects (Roll2Rail, IT2Rail and In2Rail) took place today in Brussels. These three projects have been selected by the Europea...

29 Apr 2015

ERRAC ELECTS NEW CHAIRMAN, VICE-CHAIRMEN AT THE FIRST ERRAC PLENARY OF 2015

The European Rail Research and Advisory Council (ERRAC) met today in Paris for the first of their two plenary meetings in 2015 and elected a new Chairman and Vice-Chairmen for the Council. During t...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am ERRAC ELECTS NEW CHAIRMAN, VICE-CHAIRMEN AT THE FIRST ERRAC PLENARY OF 2015 The European Rail Research and Advisory Council (ERRAC) met today in Paris for the first of their two plenary meetings in 2015 and elected a new Chairman and Vice-Chairmen for the Council. During t...

16 Apr 2015

UNIFE PUBLISHES POSITION PAPER ON THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT’S OWN INITIATIVE REPORT ON SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

The European Parliament’s Transport Committee is working on an own-initiative report on sustainable urban mobility, under the lead of the French Green MEP, Karima Delli. The report is due to be adop...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE PUBLISHES POSITION PAPER ON THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT’S OWN INITIATIVE REPORT ON SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY The European Parliament’s Transport Committee is working on an own-initiative report on sustainable urban mobility, under the lead of the French Green MEP, Karima Delli. The report is due to be adop...

02 Apr 2015

OSIRIS PROJECT REPORTS RESULTS AT ITS FINAL CONFERENCE

OSIRIS held its final conference on 31 March at the Solvay Library in Brussels which was attended by more than 90 participants from across Europe. Jointly organised by UITP and UNIFE, the event was th...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am OSIRIS PROJECT REPORTS RESULTS AT ITS FINAL CONFERENCE OSIRIS held its final conference on 31 March at the Solvay Library in Brussels which was attended by more than 90 participants from across Europe. Jointly organised by UITP and UNIFE, the event was th...

19 Mar 2015

UNIFE PARTICIPATES IN EUROPEAN RAIL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CONFERENCE IN PRAGUE

A delegation from UNIFE travelled to Prague to participate in the European Rail Research and Innovation Conference (ERRIC)/International Rail Freight Conference that took place on 18-19 March organise...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE PARTICIPATES IN EUROPEAN RAIL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CONFERENCE IN PRAGUE A delegation from UNIFE travelled to Prague to participate in the European Rail Research and Innovation Conference (ERRIC)/International Rail Freight Conference that took place on 18-19 March organise...

04 Mar 2015

UNIFE PARTICIPATES IN RAILSPONSIBLE LAUNCH EVENT

This tool will prevent multiple requests from multiple suppliers, thereby generating efficiency gains, and will also allow for the benchmark of performances. This is the first sustainable procurement...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE PARTICIPATES IN RAILSPONSIBLE LAUNCH EVENT This tool will prevent multiple requests from multiple suppliers, thereby generating efficiency gains, and will also allow for the benchmark of performances. This is the first sustainable procurement...

27 Feb 2015

UNIFE DIRECTOR-GENERAL MEETS THE LATVIAN MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE LATVIAN RAILWAYS IN RIGA

In the framework of the ongoing Latvian Presidency of the Council of the EU, Philippe Citroën met with the Latvian Minister for Transport Anrijs Matīss and his Under-Secretary of State for European...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE DIRECTOR-GENERAL MEETS THE LATVIAN MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE LATVIAN RAILWAYS IN RIGA In the framework of the ongoing Latvian Presidency of the Council of the EU, Philippe Citroën met with the Latvian Minister for Transport Anrijs Matīss and his Under-Secretary of State for European...

10 Feb 2015

OPEN LETTER ON THE COMMISSION PROPOSAL FOR A REGULATION ESTABLISHING A EUROPEAN FUND FOR STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS

The undersigned stakeholder associations highlight the important need for investment in transport infrastructure. In the TEN-T Guidelines, the European Parliament and Member States have agreed on a po...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am OPEN LETTER ON THE COMMISSION PROPOSAL FOR A REGULATION ESTABLISHING A EUROPEAN FUND FOR STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS The undersigned stakeholder associations highlight the important need for investment in transport infrastructure. In the TEN-T Guidelines, the European Parliament and Member States have agreed on a po...

05 Feb 2015

OSIRIS FINAL CONFERENCE TAKES PLACE ON 31 MARCH 2015 IN BRUSSELS – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

After three years of intense work, OSIRIS partners will present the results achieved during the Final Conference held on 31 March 2015 at the Solvay Library, Rue Belliard 137, Brussels. Click here...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am OSIRIS FINAL CONFERENCE TAKES PLACE ON 31 MARCH 2015 IN BRUSSELS – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! After three years of intense work, OSIRIS partners will present the results achieved during the Final Conference held on 31 March 2015 at the Solvay Library, Rue Belliard 137, Brussels. Click here...

02 Feb 2015

WCRR2016 LAUNCHES THE CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The eleventh edition of the World Congress on Railway Research will take place between 29 May and 2 June 2016 at the Stella Polare Convention Centre, Milan. All interested applicants have to regist...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am WCRR2016 LAUNCHES THE CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The eleventh edition of the World Congress on Railway Research will take place between 29 May and 2 June 2016 at the Stella Polare Convention Centre, Milan. All interested applicants have to regist...

21 Jan 2015

LORD ANDREW ADONIS AND ALEXANDER NEUMEISTER RECEIVE THE EUROPEAN RAILWAY AWARD 2015

The European Railway Award 2015 was presented today to Lord Andrew Adonis, former Secretary of State for Transport in the UK (2009-2010), and to industrial designer Alexander Neumeister. Since 2007 th...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am LORD ANDREW ADONIS AND ALEXANDER NEUMEISTER RECEIVE THE EUROPEAN RAILWAY AWARD 2015 The European Railway Award 2015 was presented today to Lord Andrew Adonis, former Secretary of State for Transport in the UK (2009-2010), and to industrial designer Alexander Neumeister. Since 2007 th...

16 Jan 2015

UNIFE PARTICIPATES IN THE 94TH TRANSPORT RESEARCH BOARD (TRB) ANNUAL MEETING IN WASHINGTON

Washington, DC—A delegation from UNIFE participated in the 2015 Transport Research Board Annual Meeting in Washington DC from 11-15 January, 2015. The Transportation Research Board is a division of...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE PARTICIPATES IN THE 94TH TRANSPORT RESEARCH BOARD (TRB) ANNUAL MEETING IN WASHINGTON Washington, DC—A delegation from UNIFE participated in the 2015 Transport Research Board Annual Meeting in Washington DC from 11-15 January, 2015. The Transportation Research Board is a division of...

14 Jan 2015

UNIFE PRESENT AT THE GCC RAIL AND METRO CONFERENCE

A delegation from UNIFE accompanied by Richard Lockett, Head of the Cross Acceptance Unit at the ERA was present at the GCC Rail and Metro Conference held in Muscat from 11-12 January 2015. The event...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE PRESENT AT THE GCC RAIL AND METRO CONFERENCE A delegation from UNIFE accompanied by Richard Lockett, Head of the Cross Acceptance Unit at the ERA was present at the GCC Rail and Metro Conference held in Muscat from 11-12 January 2015. The event...

13 Jan 2015

RELEASE OF THE NEW UNIFE ANNUAL REPORT

In January, UNIFE released its 2014 Annual Report which provides information on UNIFE's activities in 2014 (and ongoing), which includes participation in numerous European Research projects, promoting...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am RELEASE OF THE NEW UNIFE ANNUAL REPORT In January, UNIFE released its 2014 Annual Report which provides information on UNIFE's activities in 2014 (and ongoing), which includes participation in numerous European Research projects, promoting...

22 Dec 2014

SEASON’S GREETINGS AND OUR BEST WISHES FOR 2015

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17 Dec 2014

OSIRIS USER GROUP MEETING TOOK PLACE ON DECEMBER 17TH IN BILBAO

UITP organised the last User Group meeting with the support of CAF in Bilbao. During the event, the OSIRIS partners presented the most recent results to the European Urban Rail operators in attend...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am OSIRIS USER GROUP MEETING TOOK PLACE ON DECEMBER 17TH IN BILBAO UITP organised the last User Group meeting with the support of CAF in Bilbao. During the event, the OSIRIS partners presented the most recent results to the European Urban Rail operators in attend...

10 Dec 2014

MARK MANLEY ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF IRIS STEERING COMMITTEE, IRIS ADVISORY BOARD

On December 10th, 2014, during the IRIS Steering Committee, the committee members confirmed the election of Mark Manley, Vice President Quality from Bombardier Transportation as Chairman of the Intern...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am MARK MANLEY ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF IRIS STEERING COMMITTEE, IRIS ADVISORY BOARD On December 10th, 2014, during the IRIS Steering Committee, the committee members confirmed the election of Mark Manley, Vice President Quality from Bombardier Transportation as Chairman of the Intern...

09 Dec 2014

EUREMCO PROJECT HOLDS ITS FINAL CONFERENCE IN BRUSSELS

To close it’s over three years of work, the EUREMCO project held its final conference on the 9th December at the NH hotel du Grand Sablon in Brussels. Having started in October 2011, the project was...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EUREMCO PROJECT HOLDS ITS FINAL CONFERENCE IN BRUSSELS To close it’s over three years of work, the EUREMCO project held its final conference on the 9th December at the NH hotel du Grand Sablon in Brussels. Having started in October 2011, the project was...

08 Dec 2014

SECOND EU-JAPAN RAILWAY INDUSTRIAL DIALOGUE: THE MOMENTUM MUST BE MAINTAINED

On December 4, UNIFE Director General Philippe Citroën, as well as several UNIFE representatives, actively participated in the second meeting of the EU-Japan Industrial Dialogue on Railways in Tokyo....

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am SECOND EU-JAPAN RAILWAY INDUSTRIAL DIALOGUE: THE MOMENTUM MUST BE MAINTAINED On December 4, UNIFE Director General Philippe Citroën, as well as several UNIFE representatives, actively participated in the second meeting of the EU-Japan Industrial Dialogue on Railways in Tokyo....

01 Dec 2014

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, UNIFE AND CER HOST A SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN RAIL FREIGHT DAYS EVENT

BRUSSELS—Organised by the European Commission, UNIFE, and CER, the European Rail Freight Days event, which took place on 27-28 November in Brussels, was a major success, gathering over 200 stakehold...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, UNIFE AND CER HOST A SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN RAIL FREIGHT DAYS EVENT BRUSSELS—Organised by the European Commission, UNIFE, and CER, the European Rail Freight Days event, which took place on 27-28 November in Brussels, was a major success, gathering over 200 stakehold...

27 Nov 2014

ECUC MID-TERM CONFERENCE SUCCESSFULLY HELD ON NOVEMBER 27TH IN BRUSSELS

The ECUC mid-term event took place on 27th November in the Hotel Bloom!, Brussels and 28 participants from the European railway industry, mainline operators and ERA were present. During the event, the...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am ECUC MID-TERM CONFERENCE SUCCESSFULLY HELD ON NOVEMBER 27TH IN BRUSSELS The ECUC mid-term event took place on 27th November in the Hotel Bloom!, Brussels and 28 participants from the European railway industry, mainline operators and ERA were present. During the event, the...

07 Nov 2014

UNIFE PARTICIPATES AMONG OTHER HIGH-LEVEL RAIL STAKEHOLDERS AT THE EUROPEAN RAIL SUMMIT IN BRUSSELS

At the occasion of the inaugural European Rail Summit, organised by the Railway Gazette, UNIFE Chairman and President of Bombardier Transportation, Dr Lutz Bertling, addressed the audience rail stakeh...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE PARTICIPATES AMONG OTHER HIGH-LEVEL RAIL STAKEHOLDERS AT THE EUROPEAN RAIL SUMMIT IN BRUSSELS At the occasion of the inaugural European Rail Summit, organised by the Railway Gazette, UNIFE Chairman and President of Bombardier Transportation, Dr Lutz Bertling, addressed the audience rail stakeh...

07 Nov 2014

STRATEGIC RAILWAY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION AGENDA, ERRAC PLENARY AND FOSTER-RAIL MIDTERM CONFERENCE

BRUSSELS—The European Rail Research and Advisory Council (ERRAC) met on November 4 in Brussels for their second biannual plenary meeting of 2014 to discuss the future challenges for rail research. T...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am STRATEGIC RAILWAY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION AGENDA, ERRAC PLENARY AND FOSTER-RAIL MIDTERM CONFERENCE BRUSSELS—The European Rail Research and Advisory Council (ERRAC) met on November 4 in Brussels for their second biannual plenary meeting of 2014 to discuss the future challenges for rail research. T...

05 Nov 2014

UNIFE LAUNCHES A NEW SERVICE: THE FREIGHT COMMITTEE

UNIFE is launching a new committee to help guide another area of activity where UNIFE is heavily involved: the UNIFE Freight Committee. Members of the committee will have the opportunity to meet and d...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE LAUNCHES A NEW SERVICE: THE FREIGHT COMMITTEE UNIFE is launching a new committee to help guide another area of activity where UNIFE is heavily involved: the UNIFE Freight Committee. Members of the committee will have the opportunity to meet and d...

24 Oct 2014

EUROPEAN RAIL FREIGHT DAYS 2014

Rail transport is the key to achieve a sustainable European transport system, but the European rail freight is not as efficient as it could be. For this reason, the European Commission is interested i...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EUROPEAN RAIL FREIGHT DAYS 2014 Rail transport is the key to achieve a sustainable European transport system, but the European rail freight is not as efficient as it could be. For this reason, the European Commission is interested i...

17 Oct 2014

UNIFE STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO ACCESS TO THE JAPANESE RAIL MARKET FOR EU SUPPLIERS IN THE ONGOING FTA NEGOTIATIONS WITH JAPAN

Following the agreement of the Member States to accept the Commission’s proposal to lift the EU objection to the delisting of three Japanese Railways (JR East, Central and West), the European Rail I...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO ACCESS TO THE JAPANESE RAIL MARKET FOR EU SUPPLIERS IN THE ONGOING FTA NEGOTIATIONS WITH JAPAN Following the agreement of the Member States to accept the Commission’s proposal to lift the EU objection to the delisting of three Japanese Railways (JR East, Central and West), the European Rail I...

08 Oct 2014

UNIFE & ROMANIAN RAIL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION URGE INVESTMENT OF EU STRUCTURAL FUNDS IN RAIL

On the occasion of the Club Feroviar & AIF “Railway Days Wider Black Sea Area Railway Investment Summit” in Bucharest held on 7-8 October, UNIFE, in support of its Associated Member, the Roma...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE & ROMANIAN RAIL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION URGE INVESTMENT OF EU STRUCTURAL FUNDS IN RAIL On the occasion of the Club Feroviar & AIF “Railway Days Wider Black Sea Area Railway Investment Summit” in Bucharest held on 7-8 October, UNIFE, in support of its Associated Member, the Roma...

07 Oct 2014

LAUNCH OF THE SHIFT2RAIL CALL FOR ASSOCIATED MEMBERS

The selection process will consist of 2 stages: first with the identification of the candidate Associated Members (deadline for applying on 12 November) and second with the final selection of Associat...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am LAUNCH OF THE SHIFT2RAIL CALL FOR ASSOCIATED MEMBERS The selection process will consist of 2 stages: first with the identification of the candidate Associated Members (deadline for applying on 12 November) and second with the final selection of Associat...

06 Oct 2014

RAIL SECTOR URGENTLY NEEDS ADOPTION OF TECHNICAL PILLAR OF THE FOURTH RAILWAY PACKAGE

On 8 October, EU Transport Ministers will meet in Brussels to discuss the Fourth Railway Package. In view of this important meeting, UNIFE and CER and the European Rail Industry Association (UNIFE) re...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am RAIL SECTOR URGENTLY NEEDS ADOPTION OF TECHNICAL PILLAR OF THE FOURTH RAILWAY PACKAGE On 8 October, EU Transport Ministers will meet in Brussels to discuss the Fourth Railway Package. In view of this important meeting, UNIFE and CER and the European Rail Industry Association (UNIFE) re...

23 Sep 2014

WORLD RAIL SUPPLY MARKET PREDICTED TO CONTINUE GROWING DESPITE ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN

BERLIN—Despite low economic growth and public deficit problems in several important countries, the world rail supply industry steadily grew at approximately 1.5% per annum in the period from 2011 to...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am WORLD RAIL SUPPLY MARKET PREDICTED TO CONTINUE GROWING DESPITE ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN BERLIN—Despite low economic growth and public deficit problems in several important countries, the world rail supply industry steadily grew at approximately 1.5% per annum in the period from 2011 to...

22 Sep 2014

UN CLIMATE CHANGE: THE EUROPEAN RAIL INDUSTRY ON THE FRONTLINE

While greenhouse gas emissions in many sectors decreased significantly between 1990 and 2009, emissions from transport increased 28% during this same period. It is therefore of utmost importance to de...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UN CLIMATE CHANGE: THE EUROPEAN RAIL INDUSTRY ON THE FRONTLINE While greenhouse gas emissions in many sectors decreased significantly between 1990 and 2009, emissions from transport increased 28% during this same period. It is therefore of utmost importance to de...

16 Sep 2014

ACOUTRAIN, NGTC AND REFRESCO WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THE CEN/CENELEC CONFERENCE STANDARDS: YOUR INNOVATION BRIDGE ON OCTOBER 30TH

This European conference will bring together the research, innovation and standardization communities to explore and discuss the role of standards in research and innovation. Leading experts in innov...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am ACOUTRAIN, NGTC AND REFRESCO WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THE CEN/CENELEC CONFERENCE STANDARDS: YOUR INNOVATION BRIDGE ON OCTOBER 30TH This European conference will bring together the research, innovation and standardization communities to explore and discuss the role of standards in research and innovation. Leading experts in innov...

09 Jul 2014

SHIFT2RAIL OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED ALONGSIDE OTHER HORIZON2020 JTIS AT THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S LAUNCH EVENT IN BRUSSELS

BRUSSELS—European Commission President José Manuel Barroso greeted CEOs and leadership of seven public private partnerships set up under the EU’s new research and innovation programme, Horizon 20...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am SHIFT2RAIL OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED ALONGSIDE OTHER HORIZON2020 JTIS AT THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S LAUNCH EVENT IN BRUSSELS BRUSSELS—European Commission President José Manuel Barroso greeted CEOs and leadership of seven public private partnerships set up under the EU’s new research and innovation programme, Horizon 20...

07 Jul 2014

SECURE-ED – BUCHAREST DEMONSTRATION 22 JUL 2014

We would like to invite you to the latest SECUR-ED demonstration event taking place in Bucharest, Romania on 22nd July. This is an exclusive opportunity for getting a close-look into the work being do...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am SECURE-ED – BUCHAREST DEMONSTRATION 22 JUL 2014 We would like to invite you to the latest SECUR-ED demonstration event taking place in Bucharest, Romania on 22nd July. This is an exclusive opportunity for getting a close-look into the work being do...

26 Jun 2014

CER AND UNIFE CALL FOR A TRANSPORT PILLAR WITHIN THE 2030 FRAMEWORK FOR CLIMATE AND ENERGY POLICIES

UNIFE and CER encourage the Member States to consider a transport dimension for the post 2020 climate and energy policies ahead of the European Council that will take place on 26-27 June. The Europ...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am CER AND UNIFE CALL FOR A TRANSPORT PILLAR WITHIN THE 2030 FRAMEWORK FOR CLIMATE AND ENERGY POLICIES UNIFE and CER encourage the Member States to consider a transport dimension for the post 2020 climate and energy policies ahead of the European Council that will take place on 26-27 June. The Europ...

25 Jun 2014

EU-JAPAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS: UNIFE CALLS FOR MORE PROGRESS ON THE ONE-YEAR PACKAGE ON RAILWAY PROCUREMENT

BRUSSELS—On the day of the EU Trade Policy Committee and in the progress review of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by Member States, the European Rail Industry Association (UNIFE) wishe...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EU-JAPAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS: UNIFE CALLS FOR MORE PROGRESS ON THE ONE-YEAR PACKAGE ON RAILWAY PROCUREMENT BRUSSELS—On the day of the EU Trade Policy Committee and in the progress review of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by Member States, the European Rail Industry Association (UNIFE) wishe...

24 Jun 2014

CER AND UNIFE CALL FOR AGREEMENT ON TECHNICAL PILLAR UNDER ITALIAN PRESIDENCY

BRUSSELS—On 1 July, the Italian Presidency will start its work taking over from Greece. CER Executive Director Libor Lochman and UNIFE Director General Philippe Citroën are looking forward to worki...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am CER AND UNIFE CALL FOR AGREEMENT ON TECHNICAL PILLAR UNDER ITALIAN PRESIDENCY BRUSSELS—On 1 July, the Italian Presidency will start its work taking over from Greece. CER Executive Director Libor Lochman and UNIFE Director General Philippe Citroën are looking forward to worki...

16 Jun 2014

EU COUNCIL OFFICIALLY ADOPTS THE SHIFT²RAIL REGULATION; THE JOINT UNDERTAKING FOR RAIL RESEARCH IS NOW A REALITY

UNIFE—the European Rail Industry Association, on behalf of the 125 organisations promoting the SHIFT²RAIL initiative, lauds the Council of the European Union’s final adoption of the Regulation es...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EU COUNCIL OFFICIALLY ADOPTS THE SHIFT²RAIL REGULATION; THE JOINT UNDERTAKING FOR RAIL RESEARCH IS NOW A REALITY UNIFE—the European Rail Industry Association, on behalf of the 125 organisations promoting the SHIFT²RAIL initiative, lauds the Council of the European Union’s final adoption of the Regulation es...

12 Jun 2014

UNIFE MEMBERS ELECT LUTZ BERTLING, PRESIDENT OF BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION AS UNIFE CHAIRMAN

LONDON—UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, gathered its members, business leaders from European rail supply manufacturing companies, together in London today on the occasion of the Associ...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE MEMBERS ELECT LUTZ BERTLING, PRESIDENT OF BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION AS UNIFE CHAIRMAN LONDON—UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, gathered its members, business leaders from European rail supply manufacturing companies, together in London today on the occasion of the Associ...

15 Apr 2014

UNIFE PRESENTS SHIFT²RAIL, FP7 EUROPEAN RESEARCH PROJECTS AT THE 2014 TRANSPORT RESEARCH ARENA CONFERENCE

UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, presented a number of important FP7 (the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research) projects at the 2014 Transport Arena Conferenc...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE PRESENTS SHIFT²RAIL, FP7 EUROPEAN RESEARCH PROJECTS AT THE 2014 TRANSPORT RESEARCH ARENA CONFERENCE UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, presented a number of important FP7 (the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research) projects at the 2014 Transport Arena Conferenc...

26 Mar 2014

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE ADOPTS A FAVOURABLE OPINION ON SHIFT²RAIL AND ASKS EU FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING

During the plenary session on 25 March, EESC Members unanimously adopted an Opinion in which they highlight the crucial importance of SHIFT²RAIL: "The EESC strongly backs the SHIFT²RAIL initiative,...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE ADOPTS A FAVOURABLE OPINION ON SHIFT²RAIL AND ASKS EU FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING During the plenary session on 25 March, EESC Members unanimously adopted an Opinion in which they highlight the crucial importance of SHIFT²RAIL: "The EESC strongly backs the SHIFT²RAIL initiative,...

21 Mar 2014

EURAXLES FINAL CONFERENCE

EURAXLES is a 3,5 year R&D project led by UNIFE – the association of the European rail Industry - uniting 23 partners across Europe and co-funded by the European Commission’s Seventh Framework...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EURAXLES FINAL CONFERENCE EURAXLES is a 3,5 year R&D project led by UNIFE – the association of the European rail Industry - uniting 23 partners across Europe and co-funded by the European Commission’s Seventh Framework...

14 Mar 2014

EU TRANSPORT COUNCIL ADOPTS A FAVOURABLE POSITION ON SHIFT²RAIL, A MAJOR STEP TOWARDS THE CREATION OF THE JOINT UNDERTAKING FOR RAIL RESEARCH

UNIFE—the European Rail Industry Association, on behalf of the 115 organisations promoting the SHIFT²RAIL initiative, lauds the Council of the European Union’s adoption of a favourable position o...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EU TRANSPORT COUNCIL ADOPTS A FAVOURABLE POSITION ON SHIFT²RAIL, A MAJOR STEP TOWARDS THE CREATION OF THE JOINT UNDERTAKING FOR RAIL RESEARCH UNIFE—the European Rail Industry Association, on behalf of the 115 organisations promoting the SHIFT²RAIL initiative, lauds the Council of the European Union’s adoption of a favourable position o...

14 Mar 2014

COUNCIL REACHES GENERAL APPROACH ON ERA REGULATION

Today, the Transport Council reached a general approach on the Regulation on the European Railway Agency (ERA). With this agreement, the Council has completed the work on the technical pillar of the F...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am COUNCIL REACHES GENERAL APPROACH ON ERA REGULATION Today, the Transport Council reached a general approach on the Regulation on the European Railway Agency (ERA). With this agreement, the Council has completed the work on the technical pillar of the F...

13 Mar 2014

UNIFE JOINS FORCES WITH BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT A 40% GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION TARGET IN THE EU 2030 FRAMEWORK FOR CLIMATE & ENERGY POLICIES

UNIFE joined forces with around 40 companies and sectorial associations (including Alstom, CER…) in a letter sent to EU Heads of State and Government. The letter aims at supporting to the European C...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE JOINS FORCES WITH BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT A 40% GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION TARGET IN THE EU 2030 FRAMEWORK FOR CLIMATE & ENERGY POLICIES UNIFE joined forces with around 40 companies and sectorial associations (including Alstom, CER…) in a letter sent to EU Heads of State and Government. The letter aims at supporting to the European C...

26 Feb 2014

UNIFE APPRECIATES THE WORK AND COMMITMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EP ON THE TECHNICAL PILLAR OF THE FOURTH RAILWAY PACKAGE

UNIFE welcomes the voting outcome of the European Parliament on the Fourth Railway Package on 26 February 2014. In particular, UNIFE appreciates the work and commitment of the Members of the European...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE APPRECIATES THE WORK AND COMMITMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EP ON THE TECHNICAL PILLAR OF THE FOURTH RAILWAY PACKAGE UNIFE welcomes the voting outcome of the European Parliament on the Fourth Railway Package on 26 February 2014. In particular, UNIFE appreciates the work and commitment of the Members of the European...

19 Feb 2014

SHIFT²RAIL DECLARED A PRIORITY OF THE HELLENIC PRESIDENCY

The Commission has proposed €450 Million for the period of 2014-2020 to be met by €470 Million invested by the rail sector. In its preparatory phase, the SHIFT²RAIL initiative has had committed p...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am SHIFT²RAIL DECLARED A PRIORITY OF THE HELLENIC PRESIDENCY The Commission has proposed €450 Million for the period of 2014-2020 to be met by €470 Million invested by the rail sector. In its preparatory phase, the SHIFT²RAIL initiative has had committed p...

04 Feb 2014

SHIFT²RAIL REACHES 100 PROMOTING ORGANISATIONS

UNIFE—the European Rail Industry Association, on behalf of the promoting organisations of SHIFT²RAIL, is pleased to announce that more than 100 organisations (rail manufacturers, railway undertakin...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am SHIFT²RAIL REACHES 100 PROMOTING ORGANISATIONS UNIFE—the European Rail Industry Association, on behalf of the promoting organisations of SHIFT²RAIL, is pleased to announce that more than 100 organisations (rail manufacturers, railway undertakin...

31 Jan 2014

AZD PRAHA AND CAF JOIN FULL UNISIG MEMBERSHIP

The UNISIG Consortium (UNISIG) is pleased to announce the acceptance, with effect from 1 January 2014, of the application for Full UNISIG Membership from AŽD Praha and CONSTRUCCIONES Y AUXILIAR DE FE...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am AZD PRAHA AND CAF JOIN FULL UNISIG MEMBERSHIP The UNISIG Consortium (UNISIG) is pleased to announce the acceptance, with effect from 1 January 2014, of the application for Full UNISIG Membership from AŽD Praha and CONSTRUCCIONES Y AUXILIAR DE FE...

29 Jan 2014

JACQUES BARROT AND GIORGIO DIANA RECEIVE THE EUROPEAN RAILWAY AWARD 2014

The European Railway Award 2014 was presented today to Jacques Barrot, former European Commissioner for Transport, for political achievements and to Giorgio Diana, Researcher and Professor of Mechanic...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am JACQUES BARROT AND GIORGIO DIANA RECEIVE THE EUROPEAN RAILWAY AWARD 2014 The European Railway Award 2014 was presented today to Jacques Barrot, former European Commissioner for Transport, for political achievements and to Giorgio Diana, Researcher and Professor of Mechanic...

22 Jan 2014

THE LATEST ISSUES OF THE OSIRIS AND AUTOMAIN NEWSLETTERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

The OSIRIS newsletter focuses on: - Operational requirements and needs - Energy simulation and optimisation tool, and its impact on the thermal analysis - Technologies related to energy efficient v...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am THE LATEST ISSUES OF THE OSIRIS AND AUTOMAIN NEWSLETTERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD The OSIRIS newsletter focuses on: - Operational requirements and needs - Energy simulation and optimisation tool, and its impact on the thermal analysis - Technologies related to energy efficient v...

09 Jan 2014

OECD RAIL SECTOR UNDERSTANDING: A MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE EUROPEAN RAIL INDUSTRY

The new Sector Understanding on Export Credits for Rail Infrastructure (RSU) adapts the OECD’s widely-accepted rules on export credits to the sector-specific financing conditions of new railway infr...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am OECD RAIL SECTOR UNDERSTANDING: A MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE EUROPEAN RAIL INDUSTRY The new Sector Understanding on Export Credits for Rail Infrastructure (RSU) adapts the OECD’s widely-accepted rules on export credits to the sector-specific financing conditions of new railway infr...

18 Dec 2013

UNIFE WELCOMES THE VOTE ON THE FOURTH RAILWAY PACKAGE

On 17 December 2013, the TRAN Committee of the European Parliament voted on the Fourth Railway Package. UNIFE, the Association of the European rail industry, welcomes the vote and thanks the Members o...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE WELCOMES THE VOTE ON THE FOURTH RAILWAY PACKAGE On 17 December 2013, the TRAN Committee of the European Parliament voted on the Fourth Railway Package. UNIFE, the Association of the European rail industry, welcomes the vote and thanks the Members o...

16 Dec 2013

UNIFE APPLAUDS THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S ADOPTION OF SHIFT²RAIL, TRIPLING EU-FUNDING FOR RAIL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

This key initiative will make rail transport more attractive to millions of European passengers and freight users and boost the competitiveness of the most sustainable transport mode. In doing so, the...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE APPLAUDS THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S ADOPTION OF SHIFT²RAIL, TRIPLING EU-FUNDING FOR RAIL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION This key initiative will make rail transport more attractive to millions of European passengers and freight users and boost the competitiveness of the most sustainable transport mode. In doing so, the...

03 Dec 2013

THE FOURTH RAILWAY PACKAGE’S TECHNICAL PILLAR: A TOP PRIORITY FOR THE RAILWAY SECTOR

They stress the importance and urgency for reaching a sound agreement at the European Parliament as soon as possible. Furthermore, the railway sector calls upon the European institutions to adopt the...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am THE FOURTH RAILWAY PACKAGE’S TECHNICAL PILLAR: A TOP PRIORITY FOR THE RAILWAY SECTOR They stress the importance and urgency for reaching a sound agreement at the European Parliament as soon as possible. Furthermore, the railway sector calls upon the European institutions to adopt the...

02 Dec 2013

RE-LAUNCH OF THE ERTMS.NET WEBSITE

The website also offers new features such, as more interactive content and an enhanced map browsing system, enabling users to see the ERTMS technology implemented worldwide. Furthermore, three new fac...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am RE-LAUNCH OF THE ERTMS.NET WEBSITE The website also offers new features such, as more interactive content and an enhanced map browsing system, enabling users to see the ERTMS technology implemented worldwide. Furthermore, three new fac...

18 Nov 2013

UNIFE PARTICIPATES IN TRANSPORT DAY 2013 DURING THE 19TH CONFERENCE OF PARTIES (COP19)

The event was organized by the Bridging the Gap Initiative and the SLoCaT Partnership. It was supported by seventeen organisations including UNIFE, UIC and UITP, and attended by over 150 participants...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE PARTICIPATES IN TRANSPORT DAY 2013 DURING THE 19TH CONFERENCE OF PARTIES (COP19) The event was organized by the Bridging the Gap Initiative and the SLoCaT Partnership. It was supported by seventeen organisations including UNIFE, UIC and UITP, and attended by over 150 participants...

08 Nov 2013

RE-THINK TRANSPORT AND CLIMATE CHANGE AT TRANSPORT DAY 2013

The objectives of the Transport Day in 2013 are: - to demonstrate the contribution that transport can make to mitigation and adaptation, specifically in the context of sustainable development; - t...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am RE-THINK TRANSPORT AND CLIMATE CHANGE AT TRANSPORT DAY 2013 The objectives of the Transport Day in 2013 are: - to demonstrate the contribution that transport can make to mitigation and adaptation, specifically in the context of sustainable development; - t...

06 Nov 2013

UNIFE AND APTA SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

The MoU was signed last evening by Philippe Citroën (Director General of UNIFE) and Michael Melaniphy (President and CEO of APTA) at a reception hosted by the European Union Delegation to the United...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE AND APTA SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING The MoU was signed last evening by Philippe Citroën (Director General of UNIFE) and Michael Melaniphy (President and CEO of APTA) at a reception hosted by the European Union Delegation to the United...

25 Oct 2013

UNIFE JOINS THE PARTNERSHIP ON SUSTAINABLE LOW CARBON TRANSPORT (SLOCAT)

The Partnership has as its overarching goal to mobilize global support to reduce the growth of GHG emissions generated by land transport in developing countries by promoting more sustainable, low carb...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE JOINS THE PARTNERSHIP ON SUSTAINABLE LOW CARBON TRANSPORT (SLOCAT) The Partnership has as its overarching goal to mobilize global support to reduce the growth of GHG emissions generated by land transport in developing countries by promoting more sustainable, low carb...

02 Oct 2013

END OF THE LINE FOR DYNOTRAIN: PROJECT FINISHES AFTER FOUR YEARS OF WORK, MAKING A LASTING CONTRIBUTION TO RAILWAY DYNAMIC STANDARDS AND REGULATION

The project was focussed on testing requirements for certification of rail vehicles in terms of running dynamics (track and vehicle interaction) and had the following high-level objectives: • Add...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am END OF THE LINE FOR DYNOTRAIN: PROJECT FINISHES AFTER FOUR YEARS OF WORK, MAKING A LASTING CONTRIBUTION TO RAILWAY DYNAMIC STANDARDS AND REGULATION The project was focussed on testing requirements for certification of rail vehicles in terms of running dynamics (track and vehicle interaction) and had the following high-level objectives: • Add...

30 Sep 2013

WILL THE COUNCIL’S APPROACH TO THE SAFETY DIRECTIVE STUMBLE ON THE LAST MILE?

UITP (International Association of Public Transport) and UIRR (International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport) have been persistently highlighted the need for establishing the European Railway A...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am WILL THE COUNCIL’S APPROACH TO THE SAFETY DIRECTIVE STUMBLE ON THE LAST MILE? UITP (International Association of Public Transport) and UIRR (International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport) have been persistently highlighted the need for establishing the European Railway A...

27 Sep 2013

CLEANER-D FINAL CONFERENCE “DELIVERING CLEAN DIESEL RAIL SOLUTIONS” | BRUSSELS, 20 NOVEMBER 2013

Furthermore it is aimed at facilitating the implementation of innovative methods and hybrid solutions for the best possible contribution to reductions in CO2 emissions. Why you should attend?...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am CLEANER-D FINAL CONFERENCE “DELIVERING CLEAN DIESEL RAIL SOLUTIONS” | BRUSSELS, 20 NOVEMBER 2013 Furthermore it is aimed at facilitating the implementation of innovative methods and hybrid solutions for the best possible contribution to reductions in CO2 emissions. Why you should attend?...

16 Sep 2013

NEW FP7 REFRESCO PROJECT BEGINS IN EARNEST

Significant reductions in emissions due to transport are being demanded by governments and policy-makers, as well as by society. Reductions in the energy consumption of railway rolling stock are there...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am NEW FP7 REFRESCO PROJECT BEGINS IN EARNEST Significant reductions in emissions due to transport are being demanded by governments and policy-makers, as well as by society. Reductions in the energy consumption of railway rolling stock are there...

13 Sep 2013

ERA AT THE CENTRE OF THE EUROPEAN AUTHORISATION AND CERTIFICATION PROCESSES

Do not undermine the European authorisation process though leading NSAs! UNIFE believes that the only possible way towards a Single European Railway Area is through ERA acting as a one stop-shop for...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am ERA AT THE CENTRE OF THE EUROPEAN AUTHORISATION AND CERTIFICATION PROCESSES Do not undermine the European authorisation process though leading NSAs! UNIFE believes that the only possible way towards a Single European Railway Area is through ERA acting as a one stop-shop for...

12 Sep 2013

FOSTER RAIL STARTS RIGHT ON TRACK

FOSTER-RAIL shall build on the work carried out by the previous ERRAC-ROADMAP FP7 Research action. The project shall focus on supporting and enhancing the cooperation between Research and Innovation s...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am FOSTER RAIL STARTS RIGHT ON TRACK FOSTER-RAIL shall build on the work carried out by the previous ERRAC-ROADMAP FP7 Research action. The project shall focus on supporting and enhancing the cooperation between Research and Innovation s...

11 Sep 2013

UNIFE SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH RUSSIAN RAILWAY SECTOR

The MoU was signed today by Henri Poupart-Lafarge (President of Alstom Transportation and Chairman of UNIFE) and Valentin Gapanovich (Senior Vice-President of RZD and President of UIRE). The agreement...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH RUSSIAN RAILWAY SECTOR The MoU was signed today by Henri Poupart-Lafarge (President of Alstom Transportation and Chairman of UNIFE) and Valentin Gapanovich (Senior Vice-President of RZD and President of UIRE). The agreement...

09 Sep 2013

AS THE SHIFT²RAIL INITIATIVE CONTINUES TO GROW ITS SUPPORT, THE PROMOTING COMPANIES LAUNCH THE OFFICIAL SHIFT²RAIL WEBSITE

SHIFT²RAIL is a broad-scale research initiative that aims to create a step change in rail technology that will help promote the competitiveness of the European Rail Industry and meet the changing EU...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am AS THE SHIFT²RAIL INITIATIVE CONTINUES TO GROW ITS SUPPORT, THE PROMOTING COMPANIES LAUNCH THE OFFICIAL SHIFT²RAIL WEBSITE SHIFT²RAIL is a broad-scale research initiative that aims to create a step change in rail technology that will help promote the competitiveness of the European Rail Industry and meet the changing EU...

26 Jul 2013

GET INVOLVED IN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON SHIFT²RAIL

Objective of the consultation This consultation asks for your informed opinions and suggestions to help improving the effectiveness of the EU research and innovation (R&I) actions related to rail...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am GET INVOLVED IN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON SHIFT²RAIL Objective of the consultation This consultation asks for your informed opinions and suggestions to help improving the effectiveness of the EU research and innovation (R&I) actions related to rail...

26 Jul 2013

FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR THE FOURTH RAILWAY PACKAGE’S TECHNICAL PILLAR

They therefore encourage the Council to assign the agreed principles of the Interoperability Directive to the Safety Directive. Building on what has already been achieved, the railway sector calls upo...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR THE FOURTH RAILWAY PACKAGE’S TECHNICAL PILLAR They therefore encourage the Council to assign the agreed principles of the Interoperability Directive to the Safety Directive. Building on what has already been achieved, the railway sector calls upo...

24 Jul 2013

ECUC WORKSHOP: ANALYZING THE COMPATIBILITY OF EDDY CURRENT BRAKE WITH ROLLING STOCK, TRACK AND TRACKSIDE EQUIPMENT

26th September, 2013 at the Grand Sablon Hotel in Rue Bodenbroek 2/4, Brussels ECUC project – Eddy Current Brake Compatibility – is a partially EU funded European R&D project focused on the...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am ECUC WORKSHOP: ANALYZING THE COMPATIBILITY OF EDDY CURRENT BRAKE WITH ROLLING STOCK, TRACK AND TRACKSIDE EQUIPMENT 26th September, 2013 at the Grand Sablon Hotel in Rue Bodenbroek 2/4, Brussels ECUC project – Eddy Current Brake Compatibility – is a partially EU funded European R&D project focused on the...

19 Jul 2013

DYNOTRAIN FINAL MEETING 26-27 SEPTEMBER 2013

• address TSIs that effectively work to harmonise European and national standards on railway dynamics and track interaction to reduce the costs and time of certification; • reduce the costs and t...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am DYNOTRAIN FINAL MEETING 26-27 SEPTEMBER 2013 • address TSIs that effectively work to harmonise European and national standards on railway dynamics and track interaction to reduce the costs and time of certification; • reduce the costs and t...

11 Jul 2013

3RD RIVAS WORKSHOP – ‘’REDUCING RAILWAY INDUCED GROUND VIBRATIONS BY CONTROLLING THE SOURCE – ROLLING STOCK AND MAINTENANCE ASPECTS”.

Hosted by UNIFE, the event will give you the opportunity to be informed on how to effectively control the causes of railway induced ground vibrations addressing the rolling stock and track maintenance...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am 3RD RIVAS WORKSHOP – ‘’REDUCING RAILWAY INDUCED GROUND VIBRATIONS BY CONTROLLING THE SOURCE – ROLLING STOCK AND MAINTENANCE ASPECTS”. Hosted by UNIFE, the event will give you the opportunity to be informed on how to effectively control the causes of railway induced ground vibrations addressing the rolling stock and track maintenance...

03 Jul 2013

DG ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY RELEASES ITS COMPETITIVENESS SURVEY OF THE RAIL SUPPLY INDUSTRY

The study concludes that more coordinated, long-term R&D is needed so that the EU can maintain its competitiveness in the global rail supply industry. The study affirms that the rail supply indust...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am DG ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY RELEASES ITS COMPETITIVENESS SURVEY OF THE RAIL SUPPLY INDUSTRY The study concludes that more coordinated, long-term R&D is needed so that the EU can maintain its competitiveness in the global rail supply industry. The study affirms that the rail supply indust...

03 Jul 2013

UNIFE MEMBERS COMMIT ON IRIS TO IMPROVE THE SUPPLY CHAIN QUALITY

This approach focuses on third party suppliers and considers: · Criteria for targeting suppliers, which need to be IRIS certified, · Consequences in supplier selection process and contractual impl...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE MEMBERS COMMIT ON IRIS TO IMPROVE THE SUPPLY CHAIN QUALITY This approach focuses on third party suppliers and considers: · Criteria for targeting suppliers, which need to be IRIS certified, · Consequences in supplier selection process and contractual impl...

02 Jul 2013

A 2030 FRAMEWORK FOR CLIMATE AND ENERGY POLICIES: DECARBONISATION OF THE TRANSPORT SECTOR IS NEEDED

Therefore, it is of utmost importance that the EU’s post-2020 energy and climate policy encompasses the specific needs of the transport sector, which accounted for 30% of total CO2 emissions from th...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am A 2030 FRAMEWORK FOR CLIMATE AND ENERGY POLICIES: DECARBONISATION OF THE TRANSPORT SECTOR IS NEEDED Therefore, it is of utmost importance that the EU’s post-2020 energy and climate policy encompasses the specific needs of the transport sector, which accounted for 30% of total CO2 emissions from th...

28 Jun 2013

RECYCLABILITY AND RECOVERABILITY CALCULATION METHOD FOR RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK

The calculation method is based on the well-known Automotive standard ISO 22628, however it has been developed further in order to take into account the efficiency of recycling and recovery technologi...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am RECYCLABILITY AND RECOVERABILITY CALCULATION METHOD FOR RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK The calculation method is based on the well-known Automotive standard ISO 22628, however it has been developed further in order to take into account the efficiency of recycling and recovery technologi...

26 Jun 2013

UNIFE PARTICIPATES IN THE BERLIN HIGH-LEVEL DIALOGUE ON IMPLEMENTING RIO+20 DECISIONS ON SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND URBAN TRANSPORT

The Berlin High-level Dialogue on implementing Rio+20 decisions on sustainable cities and urban transport took place on 19-21 June, thereby coinciding with the first anniversary of the Rio+20 conferen...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE PARTICIPATES IN THE BERLIN HIGH-LEVEL DIALOGUE ON IMPLEMENTING RIO+20 DECISIONS ON SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND URBAN TRANSPORT The Berlin High-level Dialogue on implementing Rio+20 decisions on sustainable cities and urban transport took place on 19-21 June, thereby coinciding with the first anniversary of the Rio+20 conferen...

21 Jun 2013

CER AND UNIFE HIGHLIGHT NECESSITY OF PREPARING NEW MEMBER STATES FOR EU FUNDS

Based on this experience of the 2004 and 2007 enlargements, it can be expected that Croatia too will face such challenges when having access to Cohesion funds after 1 July 2013. The workshop brough...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am CER AND UNIFE HIGHLIGHT NECESSITY OF PREPARING NEW MEMBER STATES FOR EU FUNDS Based on this experience of the 2004 and 2007 enlargements, it can be expected that Croatia too will face such challenges when having access to Cohesion funds after 1 July 2013. The workshop brough...

20 Jun 2013

UNIFE PRESENTATION AT 9TH RAILWAY CONFERENCE – SIL LOGISTICS DIRECTORS SYMPOSIUM

“SHIFT2RAIL, a dream that is becoming a reality” added – Massimo Marianeschi – UNIFE General Manager, now that the Commissioners Siim Kallas and Máire Geoghegan-Quinn decided to support polit...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE PRESENTATION AT 9TH RAILWAY CONFERENCE – SIL LOGISTICS DIRECTORS SYMPOSIUM “SHIFT2RAIL, a dream that is becoming a reality” added – Massimo Marianeschi – UNIFE General Manager, now that the Commissioners Siim Kallas and Máire Geoghegan-Quinn decided to support polit...

05 Jun 2013

FOURTH RAILWAY PACKAGE – RAIL SECTOR NEEDS TECHNICAL PILLAR

The authorisation and certification processes must be simplified as quickly as possible and the European Railway Agency (ERA) must become progressively a one-stop-shop for authorisation and certificat...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am FOURTH RAILWAY PACKAGE – RAIL SECTOR NEEDS TECHNICAL PILLAR The authorisation and certification processes must be simplified as quickly as possible and the European Railway Agency (ERA) must become progressively a one-stop-shop for authorisation and certificat...

30 May 2013

OSIRIS PRESENT AT THE 2013 UITP WORLD CONGRESS IN GENEVA

The following day, a presentation on OSIRIS was given by the Project Coordinator, Judit Sandor of UNIFE, who succeeded in gathering a large audience at the ATM stand. Ms. Sandor informed the audience...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am OSIRIS PRESENT AT THE 2013 UITP WORLD CONGRESS IN GENEVA The following day, a presentation on OSIRIS was given by the Project Coordinator, Judit Sandor of UNIFE, who succeeded in gathering a large audience at the ATM stand. Ms. Sandor informed the audience...

16 May 2013

OSIRIS WILL BE PRESENT AT THE 60TH UITP WORLD CONGRESS AND MOBILITY & CITY TRANSPORT EXHIBITION

This is a unique opportunity for OSIRIS to gain worldwide echo and to promote a discussion among the world’s top political, operational, technical and commercial decision makers. Please feel free...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am OSIRIS WILL BE PRESENT AT THE 60TH UITP WORLD CONGRESS AND MOBILITY & CITY TRANSPORT EXHIBITION This is a unique opportunity for OSIRIS to gain worldwide echo and to promote a discussion among the world’s top political, operational, technical and commercial decision makers. Please feel free...

17 Apr 2013

SECUR-ED MIDTERM CONFERENCE

The event brings together experts from companies and public transport operators from Europe, Asia, and North America to discuss the challenges of public transport security. The conference is of great...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am SECUR-ED MIDTERM CONFERENCE The event brings together experts from companies and public transport operators from Europe, Asia, and North America to discuss the challenges of public transport security. The conference is of great...

15 Apr 2013

RAIL ORGANISATIONS OPPOSED TO CROSS-BORDER USE OF ‘MEGATRUCKS’

The rail sector remains opposed to the concept of cross-border use of megatrucks, believing that their use in this way will start a process that will inevitably lead to a ‘domino effect’ and in ti...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am RAIL ORGANISATIONS OPPOSED TO CROSS-BORDER USE OF ‘MEGATRUCKS’ The rail sector remains opposed to the concept of cross-border use of megatrucks, believing that their use in this way will start a process that will inevitably lead to a ‘domino effect’ and in ti...

10 Apr 2013

UNIFE EMPHASISES THE BENEFITS OF INNOVATION IN SUPPORTING STANDARDISATION AT CEN-CENELEC CONFERENCE

He highlighted the Railenergy integrated research project which contributed to CEN/CENELEC’s standardisation regarding the calculation of energy consumption for rail rolling stock and specifications...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE EMPHASISES THE BENEFITS OF INNOVATION IN SUPPORTING STANDARDISATION AT CEN-CENELEC CONFERENCE He highlighted the Railenergy integrated research project which contributed to CEN/CENELEC’s standardisation regarding the calculation of energy consumption for rail rolling stock and specifications...

09 Apr 2013

EUROPEAN RAILWAY ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

For more information on EUREMCO please visit: http://www.euremco.eu/...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EUROPEAN RAILWAY ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY For more information on EUREMCO please visit: http://www.euremco.eu/...

09 Apr 2013

CLEAN-ER-D – TOWARDS GREENER AND CLEANER RAIL DIESEL VEHICLES

For more information on Clean-ER-D please visit: http://www.cleaner-d.eu/...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am CLEAN-ER-D – TOWARDS GREENER AND CLEANER RAIL DIESEL VEHICLES For more information on Clean-ER-D please visit: http://www.cleaner-d.eu/...

09 Apr 2013

EURAXLES: PAVING THE WAY TO ENHANCED RAILWAY SAFETY

In parallel, a method to analyse a fatigue load with variable amplitudes and determine a "fatigue-equivalent load" is being developed… For more information on EURAXLES please visit: http://www.e...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EURAXLES: PAVING THE WAY TO ENHANCED RAILWAY SAFETY In parallel, a method to analyse a fatigue load with variable amplitudes and determine a "fatigue-equivalent load" is being developed… For more information on EURAXLES please visit: http://www.e...

08 Apr 2013

CLEAN EUROPEAN RAIL-DIESEL (CLEANER-D) SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION SEMINAR “TOWARDS GREENER AND CLEANER RAIL DIESEL VEHICLE”

These recommendations and findings are intended to be presented to operators and engine/vehicle manufacturers. Clean European Rail-Diesel (CleanER-D) is a partly European Commission funded collabor...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am CLEAN EUROPEAN RAIL-DIESEL (CLEANER-D) SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION SEMINAR “TOWARDS GREENER AND CLEANER RAIL DIESEL VEHICLE” These recommendations and findings are intended to be presented to operators and engine/vehicle manufacturers. Clean European Rail-Diesel (CleanER-D) is a partly European Commission funded collabor...

26 Mar 2013

IRG-RAIL AND UNIFE DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF EUROPEAN RAIL

“A dialogue between regulatory bodies and the supply industry is vital” said Anna Walker, “we represent different areas of the rail sector, but we share common goals: innovation and growth in Eu...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am IRG-RAIL AND UNIFE DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF EUROPEAN RAIL “A dialogue between regulatory bodies and the supply industry is vital” said Anna Walker, “we represent different areas of the rail sector, but we share common goals: innovation and growth in Eu...

14 Mar 2013

POSITION PAPER – PROPOSAL OF REGULATION ON FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES – COM(2012) 643

This goal should be achieved by discouraging the use of F-gases with a high impact on the climate in favour of energy-efficient and safe alternatives, and further improving the containment and end-of-...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am POSITION PAPER – PROPOSAL OF REGULATION ON FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES – COM(2012) 643 This goal should be achieved by discouraging the use of F-gases with a high impact on the climate in favour of energy-efficient and safe alternatives, and further improving the containment and end-of-...

26 Feb 2013

BENEDIKT WEIBEL AND JOHANNES NICOLIN RECEIVE EUROPEAN RAILWAY AWARD 2013

In his speech, he highlighted that “Europe’s railways are on the brink of perhaps the most radical change in their history. The idea of having a real 'European railway' to join up our continent is...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am BENEDIKT WEIBEL AND JOHANNES NICOLIN RECEIVE EUROPEAN RAILWAY AWARD 2013 In his speech, he highlighted that “Europe’s railways are on the brink of perhaps the most radical change in their history. The idea of having a real 'European railway' to join up our continent is...

20 Feb 2013

EU FP7 PROJECTS MERLIN AND ECUC LAUNCHED THEIR WEBSITES: WWW.MERLIN-RAIL.EU AND WWW.ECUC-PROJECT.EU

MERLIN project – Sustainable and intelligent Management of Energy for smarter RaiLway systems in Europe: an INtegrated optimisation approach – aims to investigate and demonstrate the viability of...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EU FP7 PROJECTS MERLIN AND ECUC LAUNCHED THEIR WEBSITES: WWW.MERLIN-RAIL.EU AND WWW.ECUC-PROJECT.EU MERLIN project – Sustainable and intelligent Management of Energy for smarter RaiLway systems in Europe: an INtegrated optimisation approach – aims to investigate and demonstrate the viability of...

31 Jan 2013

THE EUROPEAN RAIL INDUSTRY WELCOMES THE COMMISSION’S PROPOSALS TO MAKE THE RAIL SECTOR MORE EFFICIENT

In order to meet the targets of the Commission White Paper on Transport, the modal share of rail must increase and rail has to become the transport mode of choice in Europe. If implemented as proposed...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am THE EUROPEAN RAIL INDUSTRY WELCOMES THE COMMISSION’S PROPOSALS TO MAKE THE RAIL SECTOR MORE EFFICIENT In order to meet the targets of the Commission White Paper on Transport, the modal share of rail must increase and rail has to become the transport mode of choice in Europe. If implemented as proposed...

14 Jan 2013

CLIMATE CHANGE & STANDARDISATION – A SECTOR POSITION PAPER

Standardisation starts with the basic functional requirements at a company or activity level and goes up to European or International Technical Recommendations or standards like UIC Codes, UIC/UNIFE T...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am CLIMATE CHANGE & STANDARDISATION – A SECTOR POSITION PAPER Standardisation starts with the basic functional requirements at a company or activity level and goes up to European or International Technical Recommendations or standards like UIC Codes, UIC/UNIFE T...

11 Jan 2013

INTERNATIONAL RAIL FREIGHT CONFERENCE 2013

The goal of this conference is to offer an opportunity for a dialogue between politicians, railway companies, railway industry and their customers. It will lead to rising railway transport’s prestig...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am INTERNATIONAL RAIL FREIGHT CONFERENCE 2013 The goal of this conference is to offer an opportunity for a dialogue between politicians, railway companies, railway industry and their customers. It will lead to rising railway transport’s prestig...

11 Jan 2013

CER AND UNIFE LAUNCHED THE EUROPEAN RAILWAY AWARD WEBSITE

Past winners include European ERTMS Corridor Coordinator Karel Vinck (2012), Alstom Senior Vice-President and Technical Advisor François Lacôte Francois Lacôte (2012), former mayor of London Ken Li...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am CER AND UNIFE LAUNCHED THE EUROPEAN RAILWAY AWARD WEBSITE Past winners include European ERTMS Corridor Coordinator Karel Vinck (2012), Alstom Senior Vice-President and Technical Advisor François Lacôte Francois Lacôte (2012), former mayor of London Ken Li...

16 Apr 2012

UNIFE WELCOMES RAIL SECTOR COMMITMENT TO ERTMS

“Significant progress has been achieved since the signature of the previous Memorandum of Understanding in 2008” explained UNIFE Chairman Henri Poupart-Lafarge. “Whilst the Baseline 3 specificat...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE WELCOMES RAIL SECTOR COMMITMENT TO ERTMS “Significant progress has been achieved since the signature of the previous Memorandum of Understanding in 2008” explained UNIFE Chairman Henri Poupart-Lafarge. “Whilst the Baseline 3 specificat...

22 Mar 2012

UNIFE AND CER WELCOME THE COUNCIL’S GENERAL APPROACH ON TEN-T

At the same time they urge member states to ensure the availability of the necessary financial means to make the proposed networks reality.The TEN-T Guidelines set the strategic framework for transpor...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE AND CER WELCOME THE COUNCIL’S GENERAL APPROACH ON TEN-T At the same time they urge member states to ensure the availability of the necessary financial means to make the proposed networks reality.The TEN-T Guidelines set the strategic framework for transpor...

08 Mar 2012

UNIFE TOP MANAGEMENT ADDRESSES INDUSTRY’S PRIORITIES TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE EU TRANSPORT COUNCIL

“The European rail industry is at a turning point of its history. Whilst European companies have built up a global presence, they increasingly face competition from suppliers from other countries. A...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am UNIFE TOP MANAGEMENT ADDRESSES INDUSTRY’S PRIORITIES TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE EU TRANSPORT COUNCIL “The European rail industry is at a turning point of its history. Whilst European companies have built up a global presence, they increasingly face competition from suppliers from other countries. A...

27 Feb 2012

WORKING THE SWITCHES FOR THE EUROPEAN RAILWAY AGENCY TO BECOMING THE SINGLE RAILWAY AUTHORITY IN EUROPE

In light of the DG MOVE consultation of stakeholders taking place today, CER and UNIFE highlighted their position that ERA should become the single issuing authority for safety certification and autho...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am WORKING THE SWITCHES FOR THE EUROPEAN RAILWAY AGENCY TO BECOMING THE SINGLE RAILWAY AUTHORITY IN EUROPE In light of the DG MOVE consultation of stakeholders taking place today, CER and UNIFE highlighted their position that ERA should become the single issuing authority for safety certification and autho...

15 Dec 2011

EUROPEAN RAIL SECTOR WELCOMES PARLIAMENT’S PROPOSED GOALS FOR THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT AND CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

In particular, CER and UNIFE welcome the ambition of the European Parliament to set tangible targets for reducing emissions of CO2 from transport by 2020. In doing so, it is crucial to follow the orig...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EUROPEAN RAIL SECTOR WELCOMES PARLIAMENT’S PROPOSED GOALS FOR THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT AND CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION In particular, CER and UNIFE welcome the ambition of the European Parliament to set tangible targets for reducing emissions of CO2 from transport by 2020. In doing so, it is crucial to follow the orig...

09 Dec 2011

WIDER BENEFITS OF HIGH SPEED RAIL CONFIRMED IN NEW STUDIES

The figures are outlined in two new research reports detailing the ways in which railways contribute to a more sustainable transport system. Using case studies and new data, the reports, carried out b...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am WIDER BENEFITS OF HIGH SPEED RAIL CONFIRMED IN NEW STUDIES The figures are outlined in two new research reports detailing the ways in which railways contribute to a more sustainable transport system. Using case studies and new data, the reports, carried out b...

28 Mar 2011

EUROPEAN RAIL SECTOR WELCOMES COMMISSION’S VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT AND CALLS FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION

The European rail sector fully supports the vision of a competitive and resource-efficient transport system outlined in the document, in particular the targets for the decarbonisation of the transport...

Add to Calendar Array 07:00 am Array 07:00 am EUROPEAN RAIL SECTOR WELCOMES COMMISSION’S VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT AND CALLS FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION The European rail sector fully supports the vision of a competitive and resource-efficient transport system outlined in the document, in particular the targets for the decarbonisation of the transport...