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May 20, 2026 | Policy

EU adopts new infrastructure capacity management regulation

New system will harmonise and simplify the allocation of paths throughout the European Union to maximise the use of existing capacity.

December 2, 2025 | Policy

Mixed picture for European freight initiatives

Capacity regulation makes progress while Combined Transport Directive comes to a standstill.

May 13, 2025 | Policy

European Parliament endorses greater transport funding

Preliminary position on long-term funding from 2027 highlights importance of transport funding.

November 5, 2024 | Europe

EU transport commissioner designate presents vision for rail

Apostolos Tzitzikostas made the remarks during a hearing before the EU Parliament’s Tran committee on November 4.

July 2, 2024 | Policy

Freight sector criticises European capacity regulation delay

Policymakers have given up by proposing to delay implementation until 2029, say industry bodies.

April 26, 2024 | Europe

European Parliament adopts revised TEN-T regulation

Decision is widely welcomed by the European rail sector as it paves way for increase in rail traffic.

March 13, 2024 | Policy

Winners and losers in European Parliament votes

Rail industry concerned as key amendments to Weights and Measures Directive are voted though unchanged.

March 5, 2024 | Policy

CER raises concerns over European capacity management regulation

Excessive secondary legislation and future role of ERA are among its concerns.

March 4, 2024 | Analysis

Making the most of Europe’s rail capacity

The European Parliament is currently considering a proposed regulation on rail infrastructure capacity that aims to eliminate differences in national practice and make better use of existing capacity, particularly for cross-border freight. Robert Preston reports from Brussels.

April 21, 2023 | Policy

CER raises safety concerns over single language requirement in TEN-T revision

Single language for cross-border operations would increase safety risks.

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