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Frequently Asked Questions on Rail Transport & Interoperability Regulations
What is the mandate of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA)?
Under the Fourth Railway Package, ERA serves as the EU single authority issuing vehicle authorisations and single safety certificates valid across Member States and overseeing ERTMS interoperability specifications.
What is ERTMS and why is full deployment a TEN-T core network requirement?
The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) comprising ETCS (train control) and GSM-R/FRMCS (communications) replaces 27+ incompatible national signalling systems. The revised TEN-T Regulation mandates full ERTMS deployment on the TEN-T core network by 2040, enabling seamless cross-border rail operations without changing locomotives at borders and increasing line capacity by up to 30%.
What rights do rail passengers have under Regulation (EU) 2021/782?
The revised Rail Passenger Rights Regulation grants passengers the right to compensation of 25% of the ticket price for delays of 60–119 minutes and 50% for delays of 120 minutes or more, through-ticketing information obligations, enhanced assistance for persons with reduced mobility, bicycle carriage spaces on new trains, and real-time delay and disruption information.