The independent rail operators, represented by ERFA and the rail freight customers, represented by CLECAT and ESC urge EU decision-makers to give their strong support to more cooperation and customer-orientation on the railways.

ERFA draws attention to two recent court wins by independent operators, which underline the vested interest that continues to block new services and growth on the railways.  

Failure to implement EU rail legislation undermines the Single European Railway Area, jeopardising safety, competitiveness and growth of the rail sector. 

ERFA is concerned over recent developments on the French rail reform.

ERFA welcomes the progress made in the Transport Council on the Market Pillar of the 4th Railway Package, and gives its strong support to the Latvian Presidency for its commitment to keeping the package together.

ERFA congratulates the European Commission on its decision for taking Austria to court for failing to comply with EU rules on financial transparency.

ERFA congratulates its member Westbahn on winning the European Inter-city operator award at the European Rail Congress event.

ERFA today organised an event in the European Parliament, hosted by the new Chair of the Transport Committee, Michael Cramer MEP. ERFA members outlined to MEPs the added value of new entrants on the rail market. ERFA asked for changes to the regulatory environment, which currently hinders and even pushes off  new entrants on the rail market.

ERFA clarifies why greater separation between those running the tracks and those running the trains in Europe is badly needed.

New entrant rail operators, represented by ERFA, are worried about the remonopolisation tendency in the railway market. The 4thRailway Package, proposed by the European Commission, intends to establish a level playing-field.

EU Member States in the driving seat for the creation of a European railway market boosting jobs and growth