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European Register of Authorised Types of Vehicles (ERATV)

ERATV is established according to Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community and Commission Implementing Decision 2011/665/EU of 4 October 2011 on the European register of authorised types of railway vehicles.

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For any questions regarding ERATV, please send an email to servicedeskatera [dot] europa [dot] eu (servicedesk[at]era[dot]europa[dot]eu)

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Types of railway vehicle authorised by ERA or the Member States

ERATV Application guide – Directive (EU) 2016/797

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ERATV Application guide – Directive 2008/57/EC

English (1.14 MB - PDF)
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List of harmonised and national restriction codes

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European Identification Number

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ERATV application user manual

English (7.37 MB - PDF)
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ERATV Terms of Use

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