Research & Innovation should respond to the needs of the customers In order to achieve a Single European Area, the rail sector has to be more innovative and open-minded towards solutions that support not only technology improvement, but also innovative approaches to operations, maintenance and logistic services. This requires both a short-term and a long-term […]
EU Financial framework needs stability The Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2014-2020 is set up to support programmes that reflect the European political economic and development priorities, including: The Trans-European Transport network policy (TEN-T), aiming to close the gaps between Member States’ transport networks, remove bottlenecks and overcome technical barriers such as incompatible standards for railway traffic Transport, […]
A new approach that combines all rail freight related policies Efficient rail freight transport services are crucial to achieve the EU agenda on energy, environment, growth and jobs. However, the main barriers to promoting competitive rail freight services remain the fragmented approach via different legislative acts and the missing link towards the needs of the […]
Digitalisation: don’t miss the opportunity The European Commission’s Digital Agenda is one of the seven pillars of the Europe 2020 Strategy presented by Commission President Juncker. It applies to all modes of transport and aims at developing a digital single market in order to generate smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in Europe. In this context, […]
Railway noise reduction raises to the next level UIP and its members recognise that noise is a critical environmental burden that affects not only society, but also the performance of the railway system around Europe. The EU has already taken a number of measures towards noise reduction. However, noise is proving to be a complex […]
Dr. Heiko Fischer takes over the Presidency of the UIP On June 02, 2015, Dr. Heiko Fischer, CEO of VTG Aktiengesellschaft, was elected as the new President of the UIP. He succeeds Dr. Eckart Lehmann, who held the presidency during the last four years. “I am delighted with the tasks that lie ahead of me […]
