UIP welcomes extended deadline for FOT measure but warns that risk to free movement of goods remains

Following the official communication received by the Swiss Federal Office of Transport (FOT), the International Union of Wagon Keepers (UIP) welcomes the decision to extend, by one year, the implementation of their most critical national safety measure on the technical wagon inspection. The postponement to the end of 2026 reflects the scale and complexity of the task faced by the rail freight sector. UIP regrets, however, that the FOT’s measures remain unilateral, adopted without a coordinated European discussion. In order to safeguard our ability to freely move goods across Europe, this additional time must be used to develop coordinated, evidence-based solutions that enhance safety without disrupting operations.

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