Latest updates
4/12/2025 - Joint Statement - Weights and Dimensions Directive
When it presented the Greening Freight Transport Package in summer 2023, the European Commission promised “more economic gains with less environmental impact.” With today’s adoption by the Council of a general approach on the weights and dimensions of commercial road vehicles, the road transport sector can expect economic gains – but society will have to wait for any reduction of the environmental footprint of logistics.
28/11/2025 - Press Release – Maria Price appointed as new ERFA Secretary General
The Board of Directors has appointed Maria Price as the new Secretary General of ERFA.
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27/11/2025 - Final agreement on Capacity Regulation may bring some progress if all actors are committed to make it work
Last week, EU decision-makers concluded in trilogue a final agreement on the new Railway Infrastructure Capacity Regulation that should now be formally adopted by the two co-legislators. Even though the final version could have been more ambitious, especially in the timeline, it could mark a step in the right direction if all actors commit to make it work.
13/11/2025 - Success of High-Speed and Rail Freight Depends on Tackling Several Joint Challenges
The recent Commission Communication on High-Speed Rail barely mentioned rail freight despite strong interlinks between both traffic. Rail freight would benefit from the same level of attention and strategic approach. As the Communication also underlines several joint challenges faced by both high-speed and rail freight, ERFA will make sure the voice of private and independent rail freight companies is being heard when confronting them.