Topic: ERA

What's new for freight? EU establishes new TSI TEL with mandatory data sharing in rail

The European Commission has adopted a regulation that establishes the new Technical Specification for Interoperability for telematics (TSI TEL) and repeals TSI TAF and TSI…
Authorisations in favour of policy Data of the week: The challenges facing ERA

The European Commission has evaluated performance of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA). While positive on the whole, the Commission identified some points where…
Lack of human resources EU Commission evaluates ERA: positive, but expectations not met

The European Commission has issued an evaluation of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA). The Commission found that ERA is “relevant” for the rail…
rules are too strict UNISIG proposes solutions to ETCS ‘double braking’ issue

The deployment of the European Train Control System (ETCS) might lead to some capacity restrictions due to unnecessarily strict regulations on train stopping distances. New…
ERTMS ERA approves ETCS onboard system for Alstom TRAXX Universal locomotives

The European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) has approved the newest version of the ETCS onboard system of Alstom’s TRAXX Universal locomotives. The decision means…
Voices from the industry Rail freight backs TSI plans of new ERA head: “Finally someone who understands”

Oana Gherghinescu, the new executive director of the European Union Agency for Railways, has expressed her support for a freeze of TSIs for longer periods…
Future of Rail Freight event ERA’s new director emphasises TSI and ERTMS stability to reduce rail freight costs

Oana Gherghinescu, the new executive director of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), held her first keynote speech for the rail freight industry at…
bypassing member states Military mobility in Europe to become easier with new ERA single authorisation

Military mobility remains a significant issue in the European Union considering the geopolitical tensions of the past few years. Organising military transport should now be…
HARSIA report Tempi Valley accident report issues recommendations to Greek and European entities

The causes behind the disastrous rail accident in the Greek Tempi Valley in February 2023, which claimed the lives of 57 people, are many and…
ERA's new recommendations Last year’s Gotthard accident led to new recommendations for wheels

The accident in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, between Switzerland and Italy, which took place one year ago, has led the European Union Agency for Railways…
Switzerland asks ERA to update EU contract on the use of freight wagons

In the European Union, the use and maintenance of rail freight wagons is regulated by two directives, one from 2006 for their use and one…
Switzerland extends ERA permits for trains across the EU for another year

Switzerland and the European Union (EU) agreed to extend their cooperation with the European Railway Agency (ERA) until 31 December 2024. Under this agreement, ERA…