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Explore UIC's activities, working groups, and initiatives in rail transport worldwide.
Operations encompasses all of the processes and responsibilities required to operate a train with passengers or freight, from service design to feedback. It requires a multidisciplinary team of the…
Explore →The Rail System Forum (RSF) is a global working body responsible for all matters relating to the railway system, i.e. operations, control-command systems and telecom, asset management, railway…
Explore →The Asset Management (AM) Sector issues useful guidelines and the exchanges of best practices on behalf of infrastructure managers (IMs).
Explore →The Energy Sector projects focus on improving energy supply and reducing consumption and energy costs.
Explore →This Sector gathers best practices for track and structures, promotes a greater degree of automation and portability in work and inspections and uses innovative methods (laser, radar, cameras,…
Explore →The TTI Sector represents the intersection of rolling stock and infrastructure. Its main purpose is to study the interaction and interfaces between these technical subsystems, taking a system-based…
Explore →The eight Sector Expert Teams (SETs) within the Rolling Stock Sector cover passenger related items, freight-related items, running gear, braking, data communication and driver’s cabs, traction…
Explore →List of Regional Competence Hubs: RCH Africa RCH Asia and Pacific RCH North America RCH Latin America RCH Middle-East RCH Europe
Explore →European Railway Research Advisory Council
Explore →International Railway Research Board
Explore →Coordination of railway research and innovation in Europe UIC’s Research and Innovation Coordination Group (RICG) coordinates all issues relating to research and innovation for the European region.…
Explore →The general objective of this sector is to define a common railway data model (railway system model) and a dictionary for digital twinning of the railway system (OntoRail), taking previous outcomes…
Explore →The Telecom & Signalling Sector focuses on the following topics: GSM-R management and maintenance, 5G FRMCS strategy and development, cybersecurity, signalling activities and driving assistance…
Explore →European Radio Implementation Group
Explore →Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) is the future worldwide telecommunication system designed by UIC, in close cooperation with the different stakeholders from the rail sector, as the…
Explore →GSM-R is an international wireless communications standard for railway communication and applications.
Explore →The UIC Global Passenger Forum works with a broad ecosystem to provide services to all UIC members and partners who seek to benefit from UIC’s international expertise. The Passenger Department’s…
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Explore →The objective of the Commuter and Regional Train Services (CRTS) Sector is to have an ongoing overview of operational passenger railway best practices in regional and metropolitan areas. A training…
Explore →The Intercity and High-Speed Committee brings together several dozen UIC railway members who are either active in the high- speed domain in their day-to-day operations or have identified high-speed…
Explore →The PSG aims to develop IRSs and provide tools for UIC members covering the entire chain of distribution, from timetables to after-sales. Its projects include MERITS for timetables and stations, the…
Explore →MERITS [fn]MERITS (Multiple East-West Railways Integrated Timetable data Storage) is a UIC activity using a system (tool, database) designed to exchange timetable data. The data received are quality…
Explore →DRTF (Database for Rail Tarif and Fairs) In 2020, UIC completed the procurement process for the implementation of the PRIFIS replacement tool and the design of the new related specification called…
Explore →TopRail is a UIC Sector that actively promotes railway tourism products by increasing the visibility of service offerings. TopRail has developed a solid network enabling close collaboration between…
Explore →Agreement on freight Train Transfer Inspection
Explore →Combined transport (CT) is key to achieving a carbon neutral transport sector in the context of the European Green Deal. Combined transport, presenting a range of benefits, contributes towards a…
Explore →The development of intercontinental rail freight corridors offers extremely promising opportunities for the growth of rail transport over long distance, as an alternative to other modes - maritime…
Explore →Harmonisation is the basis for a seamless international and border crossing freight traffic. UIC facilitates best practice sharing to ensure interoperability as well as increase the commercial speed…
Explore →The transport of dangerous goods is subject to specific regulatory measures stipulated by the competent international, European, or national authorities, as well as certain measures taken by…
Explore →The objectives of the UIC Freight Forum are: - To enhance cross-border interoperability by harmonising processes linked to business, operations and information exchange - To encourage process…
Explore →The purpose of the Loading Guidelines Group is to ensure that all loading and securing rules are kept as relevant and suitable as possible. The continuous exchange of railway know-how is of utmost…
Explore →Wagons are a key asset in rail freight transport. UIC works in this area to ensure the interoperability, availability, and easy and safe handover of wagons, which has a direct impact on operational…
Explore →Energy and Electric Traction WG (E&ET) The Energy and Electric Traction Expert Group deals with energy management in collaboration with the IEC. Its tasks include: ensuring energy supply by…
Explore →European Railways Purchasing Conference
Explore →UIC offers its expertise in sustainability solutions to its members, with a mission to empower the global railway community to become a driving force for a sustainable future through collaborative…
Explore →International Level Crossing Awareness Day
Explore →Occupational Health & Safety Group
Explore →The Safety Platform is an advisory body open to all UIC members with the core objective of designing and promoting a global approach to safety. It aims to facilitate operational excellence in…
Explore →International Union of Railway Medical Services.
Explore →In response to a context where security threats are increasing and the ever-changing regulatory framework leads to new obligations, a thematic working group focusing on security crisis management…
Explore →Human Factors working group Chaired by Via (Rail Canada) since January 2023 Scope This group aims to foster cooperation on the human factor (HF) and behavioural aspects of railway security, such as…
Explore →"Strategy, procedures and regulations" working group Chaired by SNCB Holding (Belgium) Security is increasingly integrated into the organisation of railway companies at an early stage, as part of…
Explore →The Security Platform is a global platform open to all UIC members with the core objective of cooperating, sharing information and drafting recommendations at an international level to protect…
Explore →The aim of the Education, Innovation & Research working group is to share and to carry out global and regional research which bring innovation and have practical application to the industry within…
Explore →The UIC Rail Academy is dedicated to education, training, and skills development in the railway sector. It brings together the expertise of railway professionals, academic institutions, and training…
Explore →The Rail Talent Working Group partners with rail entities, training centres, universities and educational institutions in a global effort to provide a one-stop portal to education, training and…
Explore →The Railway companies are confronted with important challenges in the future years, which will affect the competencies and skills of railway staff. Therefore, the training providers and HR partners…
Explore →RIC/A Special Group The RIC/A (Regolamento Internazionale delle Carrozze / dei Treni Automotori) Special Group and its Secretariat, which is attached to the UIC Passenger Department , administers…
Explore →UIC’s communications activities are directly related to the organisation’s principal objectives of illustrating the advantages of rail transport at a global level and supporting members in their…
Explore →The UIC Finance Department manages the interface with UIC members as follows: • The UIC Finance Platform is composed of four sectors (passenger and freight accounting, financial exchange between the…
Explore →This unit, located within the Finances & Information Systems Department, is the guarantor of the integrity and security of UIC's information system. It manages all of UIC's network infrastructure,…
Explore →The Group of Information Management professionals (former Documentation Group) wants to address all professionals who are involved in any kind of information management work within UIC member…
Explore →a pan-European operating Train to Speed-up the Homologation of a low noise Brake System with LL Brake Blocks
Explore →European Rail Traffic Management System
Explore →RAILISA RAILISA ( RAIL I nformation S ystem and A nalyses)}} is an online tool allowing users to visualise and download data provided by railway companies worldwide. Numerous indicators are…
Explore →RailLexic RailLexic online (RLO) is UIC’s term bank and the leading reference in the field of multilingual rail terminology. It presents up to 12,000 railway concepts with equivalent terms in the…
Explore →UIC European Region The European Region is at the heart of the UIC, representing over half of global membership and delivering more than 85% of project contributions. Together, our members lead the…
Explore →Chairperson: Ian Choudri (Acting) CEO CHSRA Vice chairperson: TBC
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