The Fourth Railway Package is the European Commission's legislative proposal to increase the efficiency of the European Rail System. UNIFE is heavily focused on the Technical Pillar of the package which would bring major cost and time savings for the rail supply industry.
Read moreThe principal objectives of UNIFE's standard and regulation activities are to support the harmonisation and transparency of technical rules in Europe in order to facilitate the development and authorisation of rail products in Europe. Read more about these activities in this section.
Read moreThe European Rail Supply Industry supplies around one half of the global demand for rail supplies and over 80% of the European demand for rail products. Yet, an increasing lack of a global level-playing field needs to be urgently addressed.
Read moreRead more about the many different EU Financing tools available for the development of rail systems in EU member states
Read moreRail is the most environmentally-friendly transport mode, UNIFE Members are working hard to make it even greener and encourage a shift to rail.
Read moreThe European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) – A unique train control technology designed to make interoperable European railways
Read moreThe UNITEL Committee focuses on the development and implementation of the future interoperable railway communication system (FRMCS/Next Generation), the inherent successor of GSM-R, as part of the future ERTMS.
Read moreRail-bound urban transport is the most environmentally-friendly, safest, and most reliable rapid transport mode, providing the best solution to urban mobility challenges.
Read moreFostering digital transformation is of greater political importance for the EU than ever before and has thus been identified as a key priority for unlocking future growth in Europe. Our industry is continuously adapting to end-users’ changing needs and expectations to further enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of rail transport.
Read moreRail freight is a important business for many UNIFE members. Read more about our activities in the rail freight field in this section
Read moreIRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) Certification™ promotes rail organisation performance to enhance product quality.
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