Brussels, 11 June 2026
European rail sector submits proposal for the European Railway Platform as the Capacity Regulation enters into force
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR call on the European Commission to approve the proposal swiftly so that the platform can begin its work without delay.
As the new Regulation (EU) 2026/1184 on the use of railway infrastructure capacity in the Single European Railway Area enters into force, the undersigned associations have formally submitted their joint proposal for the establishment of the European Railway Platform (ERP) to the European Commission.
Under the new EU rules for railway capacity and traffic management, the ERP will become the collective operational voice of railway operators and other market participants, including passenger and freight railway undertakings, service facility operators, competent authorities and other stakeholders directly involved in rail operations. The proposal enables the ERP to serve as a strong and consolidating counterpart to the European Network of Infrastructure Managers (ENIM), representing market actors across all rail segments.
A joint effort across the sector
The proposed ERP is the result of many months of collaborative work among the undersigned associations, reflecting a genuine cross-sector commitment and readiness to make the new governance framework respond to the needs of the European rail market.
Inclusive by design, effective in practice
The ERP is designed as an inclusive platform open to all eligible stakeholders, including new market entrants and smaller organisations with limited resources. At the same time, the ERP's governance structure ensures operational effectiveness through clear decision-making procedures, balanced governance arrangements, and a lean organizational structure.
A strong counterpart to ENIM — and a strong and collective voice for the market
The ERP fills a gap that no other body in the new governance architecture can fill. It will allow market participants to coordinate their views and engage collectively within ERP, as well as with ENIM, on future European railway capacity, traffic management and performance review rules. The ERP will help ensure that future European frameworks developed in the scope of the Capacity Regulation better reflect operational realities and market needs.
Call for support and swift action by the European Commission
The undersigned associations call on the European Commission to assess the ERP proposal promptly and to communicate its agreement at the earliest possible opportunity. The associations stress that the ERP should become operational as quickly as possible to ensure that the market is represented from the very beginning of the new governance process.
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