Germany signs with ERA marking ‘new cooperation era’
The European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) and the German Federal Railway Authority (EBA) have signed a cooperation agreement. The two authorities concluded how they…
CER: ‘EU will be a patchwork of regulatory frameworks’
Nine member states will transpose the 4th Railway Package’s Technical Pillar into national law on 16 June 2019. However, 17 countries have opted for a…
Rail freight sector not ready for 4th Railway Package
When asked whether people were aware of the changes that will be introduced from June 2019 with the implementation of the 4th Railway Package, half…
European Parliament approves 4th Railway Package
The long-awaited 4th Railway Package has been described by the European Rail Freight Association (ERFA) as a ‘missed opportunity’ to create a competitive level playing field…
Rail Forum Europe demands urgent freight solutions
The ‘time is up for self-pity’ in the rail freight industry, and fast solutions then actions are needed now – that’s the stark message from…
Freight diversification has been uneven, says EC
Rail freight across Europe is rising by around three per cent a year, yet the diversified market has achieved uneven progress and a single European…