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.

Myths Versus Facts in Automation: Why We Humans Will Still Matter 15-12-2021
ERA’s 2021 Annual Interoperability Overview 31-12-2021
Call for expressions of interest (CEI) to establish a list of Independent experts to provide expertise to the European Union Agency for Railways in the field of safety. 14-12-2025

ERA at COP26

Trains account for 10% of mobility but only 3% of energy in transport. And 0.3% of greenhouse gas emissions. Have a look at the video ERA produced for the COP26 in Glasgow.

Learn more about the Agency's new role

The One-Stop Shop (OSS) is the single entry point through which all application files for Single Safety Certificates, Vehicle Authorisations and ERTMS Trackside Approvals shall be submitted.