Freight
Rail freight is particularly well placed to reduce Europe’s dependence on imported fuels, due to its high energy efficiency and major reliance on electric energy. Rail freight can support Europe’s competitiveness if the right framework conditions are set in place.
Related CER Publications
CER Position Paper - Commission proposal COM(2017)648 amending Directive 92/106/EEC on combined transport
Road-rail combined transport services play a major role in the rail freight business and in the wider freight transport sector. Intermodal rail freight is a growing...
Mobility Package
On 31 May 2017, the European Commission put forward a first wave of mobility initiatives as part of a wide-ranging Mobility Package. Published under the heading '...
A sufficient EU budget for the best rail system in Europe
To continue delivering the rail sector's far-reaching objectives, the CEF transport budget should be increased in the next MFF in order to contribute to the huge financials needs...
The future of transport investments - What MFF do we need?
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) calls upon policymakers to increase the CEF transport budget in the post-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework...
The future of transport investments - What MFF do we need?
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) calls upon policymakers to increase the CEF transport budget in the post-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework...
CER Position on the Single Market Information Tool (SMIT)
The Community of European Railways and Infrastructure Companies (CER) firmly opposes the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council setting out the...
Brexit: a solution must be found for the rail business community
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) underlines that Brexit must not undermine the ongoing development of the Single European Rail Area. As a...
Joint Rail Sector Declaration on Digitalisation of Railways
In this Joint Rail Sector Declaration, CER together with EIM, ERFA, UIP, UITP and UNIFE reaffirm their commitment to continue providing products and services using...
Electro-Mobility Platform reaction to the EC proposal for a revised 'Eurovignette' Directive on road charging
The Electro-Mobility Platform (of which CER is a member) welcomes the ambition in some important elements of the Commission proposal, which could help Europe's road...
European business needs a seamless customs transition to avoid a heavy blow from Brexit
Brexit Transitional Period must be agreed as soon as possible to protect EU and UK competitiveness and ensure a frictionless customs and trade environment can be maintained, say...
Related Pages
External Links
Handbook on the Regulation concerning a European rail network for competitive freight
Following its adoption by the European Parliament and the Council on 22 September 2010, Regulation EC 913/2010 concerning a European rail network for competitive freight entered...
1st edition of the European Rail Freight Days
The Commission organised together with CER and UNIFE on 27 and 28 November 2014 the European Rail Freight Days Conference in Brussels. For more information, click here.
Regulation EU 913/2010 on a European rail network for competitive freight
The Regulation concerning a European Rail Network for Competitive Freight (Regulation EU 913/2010 ) entered into force on 9 November 2010. The Regulation requests Member...
