Nomenclature: Freight Market
Letter to the European Commission on unjustified restriction for ECMs in Italy
Joint letter from ERFA and UIP to the European Commission The UIP and ERFA have been informed by the Italian Member Association (ASSOFERR) about the introduction of an illegal and unjustified restriction for ECM (Entity in Charge of Maintenance) by Trenitalia implying a limitation of the free movement of dangerous goods vehicles (RID wagons) […]
UIP 62nd Management Report 2011
UIP report on economic impact of new rules and regulations
UIP reports on significant cost increase
On 21st November 2011, the UIP presented the conclusions of one of its working parties which analysed the economic impact of the new EU rules and regulations on rail freight transport. This presentation was made during the yearly symposium of the German union of private wagon keepers (VPI). Experts from several European countries investigated the various additional […]
2011 UIP Congress – how to strengthen rail freight competitiveness
The UIP Congress 2011 took place on 30th September 2011 in Bern, Switzerland under the moto “how to strengthen rail freigt competitiveness”. 3 moderators, 15 speakers and 135 participants with international and transsectorial background in rail freight discussed the proactive ways forward.
UIP 61st Management Report 2010
UIP concerned about additional cost burden from new EU legislation on interoperability and safety
UIP welcomes new Presidium
During its recent General Assembly on 15th September 2010, the UIP elected Dr Eckart Lehmann, former CEO and present board member of Ahaus-Alstätter Eisenbahn Holding AG (AAE), to its new President for the term of the next 3 years. For the posts of the two UIP Vice Presidents, Dr Heiko Fischer, CEO of VTG, was […]