Topic: UIP

Ten rail associations ask the EU Commission to postpone TSI revision

The European Commission (EC) is planning another extensive revision of the package of the Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) in 2026/2027. However, ten European rail…
File: Greening Freight Package EU sets frail foundations for intermodal transport’s future

The European Commission’s proposal to amend the Weights and Dimensions Directive (WDD) concerning commercial road vehicles presents some problematic points. The railway sector is concerned…
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…
Do EU transport ministers hear the railway sector’s pleas?

The informal meeting of the Eu transport ministers on Friday, 21 October, could produce some palpable energy measures for the railway sector. The energy, and…
Rail unions raise their voices on increasing electricity prices

ERFA, UIP, and UIRR urged the EU to activate “an emergency intervention to address high energy prices that will be applied to traction electricity used…
Rail sector wants track access charging measures continued for six more months

Railway associations want to prolong the regulation allowing to waive, reduce or defer track access charges in the face of Covid-19. The regulation would last…
‘Europe may face investment crisis in railway projects’

The European rail industry warns for an investment crisis in railway projects, if the existing EU funding legislation is not modified to suit the current…
EU rail sector: Graz Declaration could mark beginning of new era

The rail sector associations CER, EIM, ERFA, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE welcome the Graz Declaration, pushing for environment-friendly transportation in Europe. The rail sector stands…
UIP: Better co-operation needed to ensure freight wagon safety

A stronger commitment is needed for better co-operation between wagon owners, rail operators and infrastructure managers to ensure the maintenance and safety of all rail…
‘Policymakers must give more attention to multimodality’: AIM

The newly-formed Industry Alliance for Multimodal (IAM) says policymakers must give more attention to multimodality to ensure cargo reaches its customers. Rail freight will play a…