23.01.2025
Artikel Nummer: 51940
Rail sector urgently needs better infrastructure
The Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (AERRL), which represents investors in modern and cross-border rolling stock, has called for urgent action to enhance European rail transport.
In an open letter the association urged European authorities to focus public funds on infrastructure improvements, and to avoid subsidies that could disrupt the market for new rolling stock acquisition. Subsidies should rather be directed towards upgrading existing rolling stock with the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), FRMCS, and DAC technologies, AERRL said.
AERRL has also called for the coordinated deployment of the ERTMS from a single BL3.4 release, ensuring compatibility with existing standards. (ben)