Infrastructure
Modern, efficient and reliable infrastructure is the backbone of the European economy. The rail network in Europe enables the transport of passengers and goods across member states with high efficiency and low emissions.
Related CER Publications
CER-EIM Joint Position Paper - Fitness check on State aid rules
The Community Guidelines on State Aid for Railway Undertakings are the relevant legal basis for the approval of national rail funding measures and therefore play a...
European rail infrastructure CEOs discuss the rail sector’s future
On 13 June in Bern, chief executives from rail infrastructure companies discussed measures for improving the operational environment of railway undertakings, with a special focus...
Commission study results suggest greater role for European railways
European railways comply with the principles of 'user pays' and 'polluter pays' better than any other motorised transport mode, both for passengers and freight. This is a key...
More rail for a stronger European economy
On 9 May, European Heads of State will gather in Sibiu for an informal European Council meeting, hosted by the Romanian Presidency of the EU. Member States will take further steps...
CER Policy Agenda 2019-2024
Railways are the backbone of European mobility and the European transport system. Railways play a vital role for society: over the last decade, rail saw a renaissance in...
Getting the price signals right: why national governments should speed up the adoption of new road charging rules
CER and ERFA call on the Romanian Presidency of the EU Council hand in hand with EU Transport Ministers to support the "Eurovignette" Directive's revision. Clear benefits for...
CER/EIM/UNIFE press release: European Parliament votes in favour of greening and digitalising transport
CER – the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies, EIM – the Association representing Rail Infrastructure Managers in Europe, and UNIFE - the European Rail...
Rail Freight Day: cooperation, the key word to boost rail freight
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) encourages rail freight operators, infrastructure managers and authorities to strengthen and reinforce their...
Progress report on the Sector Statement on boosting rail freight
In 2016 Ministers of Transport signed the so-called ‘Rotterdam Declaration’, in which they wished to express their strong support for the development of international rail...
More funds proposed for greening and digitalising transport
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) welcomes the joint vote of the Committees on Industry, Research and Energy and on Transport and Tourism on the...
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TEN-T - Connecting Europe
As of January 2014, the European Union has a new transport infrastructure policy that connects the continent between East and West, North and South. This policy aims to close the...
Innovation & Networks Executive Agency
The Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA) is the successor of the Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency (TEN-T EA), which was created by the European...
