Topic: ERA

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…
analysis European Vehicle Register: upgrade or bust?

The rail industry in Europe is asking to make the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) the registration entity in the context of the European…
GATX Rail equips pocket wagon fleet with new kingpin safety solution

GATX Rail Europe has  introduced a new kingpin sensor, which assures the correct closing of a container. “This is a response to the European Railway…
“Combined transport has a big leverage, we don’t have to wait for anything”

Ralf-Charley Schultze, chairman of UIRR, was recently reappointed for four more years in the management board of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA). In…
ERA assesses 2 EU border crossings, this is what it found

The European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) presented a study identifying various barriers in border-crossing rail transportation that cause significant losses of time. When it…
Switzerland, EU discuss extension of joint land transport agreement

Swiss authorities have voiced support for extending cooperation with the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) as both sides stressed the importance of simplifying cross-border…
‘Combined Transport requires specific standards and regulations’

There should be a specific TSI on combined transport. This regulation should cover infrastructure, operation, traffic management and rolling stock subsystem aspects relevant for the…
Deadline passed for technical pillar of Fourth Railway Package

Saturday 31 October was the deadline for Member States to transpose the technical pillar of the Fourth Railway Package. This package enables the European Union…
ERA certifies first freight wagons for operations across Europe

The European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) has issued the first vehicle authorisation for thirty freight wagons to be operated across Europe. The historic document…
From today: one-stop shop ERA for authorisations and certificates

From 16 June 2019 onwards, the EU Agency for Railways (ERA) takes responsibility for vehicle authorisation, safety certification, and ERTMS trackside approval. This marks the…