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

At today?s Board Meeting of the European Rail Freight Association, Irmtraut Tonndorf of Hupac was elected President, and Frank Schuhholz of ERS Railways Vice President.

?Enough talking and more actions like the decision taken today are needed if we are to enable rail freight volumes to meet their potential? said ERFA Vice-President Frank Schuhholz

ERFA is disappointed at the legal challenge the UK is taking against the CEF (Connecting Europe Facility) regulation.

Expansion of ERFA & reinforcement of the Board, strengthening the voice of independent rail operators in Europe, as Vice-President  Siim Kallas and TRAN Chair Brian Simpson pledge their strong on-going support to the sector.

The European Parliament allows the long – awaited railway reform to deliver concrete results …. But NOT ALL! The 4th railway package is crucial to finalize the basement of the European Railway Reform. The results of the votes in European Parliament last 26th February are too contrasted with steps forward and steps back!

Here-joined an open letter addressed to ALL MEPs - issued by main European Associations representing the shippers (cargo owners) and industry (ESC), the logistic service...