ERA | European Union Agency for Railways

The EU Agency for Railways is mandated to issue single safety certificates and vehicle (type) authorisations valid in multiple European countries and to ensure an interoperable European Rail Traffic Management System, in the development and implementation of the Single European Railway Area.

First Safety Culture Series guidance now available 07-04-2020
Temporary measures adopted by ERA for vehicle authorization process 06-04-2020
European Commission moves to support pragmatic solutions 30-03-2020
Update on COVID-19 at ERA 17-03-2020
Update on COVID-19 at ERA 13-03-2020

SAFE – CONNECTED – AFFORDABLE

These words have guided the implementation of the new European legislation on railways (4th Railway Package) establishing ERA as European authority. Josef Doppelbauer, Executive Director, introduces this substantial change for the European railway system.