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Welcome to CER

The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) brings together close to 70 railway undertakings, their national associations as well as infrastructure managers and vehicle leasing companies. CER members represent 71% of the European rail network length, 76% of the European freight business and 92% of rail passenger operations in Europe.

European Railway Award 2023

Historic social partner agreement for more women in rail
2021 was the #EUYearofRail!

The European Year of Rail shone a light on railways in 2021. With rail, transport can become smarter, more connected and cleaner. That’s why our aim by 2030 is to double the amount of rail passengers and ensure that at least 30% of freight moves by rail. When it comes to the future of transport, the future is rail!

The Connecting Europe Express

Discover the CER Essays
Railway Law Portal

Our handy online tool for easy access to rail-relevant EU legislation

RAIL FREIGHT FORWARD

EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy

Press Releases

Getting rail freight on the right track
Wednesday, 29 March 2023
On Wednesday 29 March 2023, Karima Delli, chairwoman of the transport and tourism committee (TRAN) of the European Parliament, Josef Doppelbauer, the Executive...
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Safe and effective rail operations - Social partners...
Thursday, 23 March 2023
Today, 23 March, at an extraordinary meeting of the Sectoral Social Dialogue the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER), representing...
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SGIs Network Joint Declaration for the Tripartite Social...
Wednesday, 22 March 2023
On the occasion of the Tripartite Social Summit of 22 March 2023, the SGIs Network, which gathers associations representing providers and employers of services...
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Publications

Karima Delli and the rail freight sector reaffirm and...
Wednesday, 29 March 2023
Following a first joint declaration issued in May 2020, Karima Delli, the Chairwoman of the ‘Transport and Tourism’ committee of the European...
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Challenges faced by rail Infrastructure Managers to reach...
Tuesday, 28 March 2023
With the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy (SSMS), the European Commission presented its guidelines for the transport policy in the coming...
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CER Activity Report 2022
Thursday, 9 February 2023
From initiatives marking the European Year of Youth to our flagship event 'The Track to a successful TEN-T', the CER Activity Report 2022...
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Key policy issues for the railway sector
Passenger

European railways bring passengers to their work and school, to their leisure activity or holiday destination. From long-distance to local and regional trains, the railways have something to offer...
Freight

Rail freight is particularly well placed to reduce Europe’s dependence on imported fuels, due to its high energy efficiency and major reliance on electric energy. Rail freight can support Europe’s...
Infrastructure

Modern, efficient and reliable infrastructure is the backbone of the European economy. The rail network in Europe enables the transport of passengers and goods across member states with high...
Sustainability

Rail contributes to reducing the transport users’ environmental burden on society combining energy-efficient mobility with fewer emissions.
Economic footprint

Rail is an essential component of the transport system, and transport is an essential function of any modern economy.
Interoperability and safety

Interoperability and safety enhance and ensure the seamless and safe circulation of passengers and goods on railway vehicles across the European Union and even beyond its borders.
Social affairs

Social affairs in the rail sector cover a broad variety of issues, encompassing working conditions, diversity and gender equality, health and safety at work, education and training of staff, as...