European Rail Research Advisory Council (ERRAC)

ERRAC brings together all major stakeholders in the railway sector to place rail transport as the backbone of Europe's mobility.

[UNIFE The RAIL IND. @UNIFE]

📢 New @ERA_railways Executive Director Oana Gherghinescu has the opportunity to shape the European Rail’s future 🇪🇺🚆!

The appointment is welcomed by the European Rail Supply Industry, at a time when leadership and key regulatory decisions are required to ensure the European rail industry and broader sector remain as world leaders.

The newly appointed Executive Director has many challenges and opportunities ready to meet, amongst them:

➡️Decisive action on ETCS, onboard signalling and operational rules harmonisation
➡️Streamlining of the Vehicle Authorisation and @ERTMS trackside approval processes
➡️#FRMCS and #DACroll-out
➡️Simplification of the Technical Specifications for Interoperability (#TSIs)
➡️Ensuring an on-going focus on Cybersecurity and digital network resilience.
➡️Strengthening the Agency’s resources
➡️Completion of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and Single European Railway Area (SERA)

UNIFE has an unwavering dedication to ERA and its overall mission, and backs the newly appointed Executive Director achieveher mandate.

UNIFE Director General Enno Wiebe stated: My warmest congratulations to Oana Gherghinescu, on her appointment. The Agency has consistently been a deeply valued and reliable partner with UNIFE, and we want to keep this relationship strong, for the benefit of consumers, the European industry, and the railway sector. It is now time to bring increased efficiency of procedures and regulatory predictability to the sector, which is vital to maintain the competitiveness of the European Rail Supply Industry. We are banking on the next ERA Executive Director to offer fresh ideas, problem-solving efforts, and practical methods that can achieve this goal in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Read more👉 https://t.co/vy1C2lpVuR

[Europe's Rail JU @EURail_JU]

Did you know that composite materials are revolutionising rail?

By replacing traditional metals, they help reduce train weight by up to 70% in running gear & 20% in carriages. This means more energy-efficient, cost-effective & comfortable🚆

🔗Learn more: https://t.co/B0i1XudrUf

[Europe's Rail JU @EURail_JU]

A new cost-efficient vehicle is being developed!

Our FP6 FUTURE explores battery & hydrogen solutions, multimodal fuelling stations& a vehicle-centric control system to cut costs & boost efficiency.

ℹ️Visit the project's deliverables page to learn more: https://t.co/9K5rNXRYCR

[Europe's Rail JU @EURail_JU]

📢The January 2025 edition of the #EU_RAIL Newsletter is out now & with a fresh new look!

Read about:

➡️ #EU_Rail Call for Proposals 2025-1 & Info Day
➡️ Open Calls for Tenders
➡️Synergy projects with @SESAR_JU & @6G_SNS

… & much more!

🔗 https://t.co/CMiSgbANJA

[European Railway Award 🏆 @EU_RailwayAward]

Register now for #EURA 2025!
🔗https://t.co/Y9hjKbeo45

The Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, the Vice-Chair of the TRAN Committee, and the Polish Presidency will be at the European Railway Award. What about you?

[UNIFE The RAIL IND. @UNIFE]

Our 2024 Annual Report is finally here! 🚄 📖

🇪🇺 As we ended one European Commission mandate and began another, our message was clear – Europe must become more competitive and invest in rail 💶!

🗺️ In a very busy year, we put together our priorities for the next mandate and painted a promising picture – one where the capacity of the European rail industry is unleashed to deliver smarter, cleaner and safer transport for Europeans wherever they live. 🚆 🤞 👍

By supporting approximately 650,000 jobs across Europe industry-wide, we are vital to the continent’s economic security, future prosperity and re-imagining European mobility. 🔬 ⚙️ 🖥️

Read all about it here: https://t.co/HbhsfxYxec

#PublicProcurement #FRMCS #ERTMS #reThinkIndustry #EUResearch

[UNIFE The RAIL IND. @UNIFE]

🚄 We are proud to announce that as of today, the MORANE-2 Project is underway!📡

This €13.5m program will test the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) technology in real conditions and show the @EU_Commission's commitment to achieving sustainable, efficient, and competitive rail transport. ⚙️📶

As part of the project, the FP2-MORANE-2 prototypes will be tested in three European laboratories and under real track conditions, including on both conventional and high-speed lines. 🚅🚥

We are very excited about what this project can achieve, and how it is bringing together the railways, industry and other stakeholders for a common cause.

🔗Read more here: https://t.co/NaNjoUu589

#MORANE2 #FRMCS #ERTMS

[Europe's Rail JU @EURail_JU]

Women are driving change in the #rail sector! Meet Nancy Steffens & Laura Pantone—two trailblazers steering high-speed trains & inspiring the next generation.

Read more about their journeys and why encouraging diversity is key to a sustainable future!

🔗 https://t.co/eQ7fJ7EpWR

[Europe's Rail JU @EURail_JU]

🚆The Concluding Technical Report of the #Shift2Rail @In2Track3 project is out!

Explore key #innovations in #railway infrastructure, from optimised track designs to #sustainable solutions.

👉 Read more: https://t.co/hD8i3Etxnf

[Europe's Rail JU @EURail_JU]

🛰️ Satellite positioning is set to transform #train localisation in🇪🇺!

By enhancing safety, reducing infrastructure costs & boosting operational efficiency, this technology is a step forward for the #railway sector🚆

🔗Learn more & read the full article: https://t.co/VubHL7SW2L

[Europe's Rail JU @EURail_JU]

🚆Last month, a dedicated 🇪🇺#train brought together high-level officials, industry leaders & experts for a unique journey from Brussels to Berlin for #InnoTrans2024!

The trip featured dynamic discussions on key rail topics!

🎥 Watch the highlights: https://t.co/cqhe6b1zpl

[Europe's Rail JU @EURail_JU]

Last month the 2️⃣nd technical meeting of our #EU_Rail InBridge4EU project took place.

During the meeting, Work Package leaders presented the current state of work & received input from project members & advisory associates.

ℹ️Read more: https://t.co/JQNcTggtdo

[Europe's Rail JU @EURail_JU]

🏆Celebrating the 2024 Women in Rail Award!

Congrats to the winners for their outstanding contributions to the rail industry:
🏅Maria-Luisa Dominguez
🏅Metro Istanbul
🏅Veronica Elena Bocci

Empowering women drives diversity, innovation & sustainability!

https://t.co/0ngOjMnZNo

[UNIFE The RAIL IND. @UNIFE]

📢The ERRAC Rail Research and Innovation Agenda (RRIA) produced by @ERRAC_Rail is now available for download:
https://t.co/5vFFtwIHQL

This📄 provides a concrete outlook 🧭 of the rail sector regarding the strategic research priorities as well as the key challenges and opportunities for🚆 rail in the next decades.

So let’s focus 🎯on RRIA’s outlook and work on the 🇪🇺 rail’s technological developments of tomorrow!

[European Railway Award 🏆 @EU_RailwayAward]

#SaveTheDate
We are stoked to announce the date for the 18th edition of the #EuropeanRailwayAward.

Join us for the biggest night for rail on the 17th of February, 2025 marking the beginning of a new chapter in EU policymaking.

Find out more at: https://t.co/FPBhE5dz5k

[Europe's Rail JU @EURail_JU]

🚀 Exciting advancements under our #EU_Rail FP3 IAM4RAIL!

A🚆robot demonstrator set to revolutionise maintenance & inspection processes is on its way.

Assembly of the robot was completed over the summer & first trials will begin this month.

ℹ️Stay tuned:https://t.co/OmV2Ou7e7O

[Europe's Rail JU @EURail_JU]

➡️Are you interested in becoming an #EU_Rail associated member?

➡️Did you miss the Info Day on our Call for Expression of Interest?

You can now find the recording & presentation directly on our webpage below.

🗓️Application Deadline: 4 Nov
👉Learn more: https://t.co/KPOE9ikJit

[Europe's Rail JU @EURail_JU]

The #EU_Rail System Pillar PRAMS team held a 2-day workshop at @uic.

🔑deliverables included:
➡️Evolution Management of Safety-related Systems
➡️European Hazard Railway Database
➡️Risk Assessment Template
➡️Human Organisational Factors
➡️PRAMS KPI

ℹ️https://t.co/rZR6mrgkYs

[European Rail Research Advisory Council (ERRAC) @ERRAC_Rail]

📣Deadline extension to submit your #abstract to the #YRS2025 The initiative is for young transport researchers looking to develop paper writing & presentation skills, and expand their professional network 📷 New Set Deadline: 15/10/2024 📷https://t.co/5hKfQjNwXR

[UNIFE The RAIL IND. @UNIFE]

QuieterRail project up and running

#QuieterRail project started today with its kick off meeting in #Brussels. The project funded by @EURail_JU and coordinated by @UNIFE will investigate the reduction of Train Noise 🔊and Vibration 🫨, a major #environmental challenge for the sector!

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