Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) is a Brussels-based organization representing over 70 railway undertakings, infrastructure managers, and vehicle leasing companies across Europe. Founded in 1988, CER advocates for policies that promote efficient, sustainable, and competitive rail transport. The organization engages with EU policymakers to shape legislation impacting the railway sector, aiming to enhance the role of railways in Europe's transportation network and contribute to environmental sustainability.
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) warns that the common position adopted today by EU Transport Ministers on the Weights and Dimensions of Road Vehicles Directive risks triggering a reverse modal shift towards road freight, undermining EU climate and rail targets.
European rail infrastructure CEOs from the Association of European Rail Infrastructure Managers (EIM) and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) gathered in Warsaw today to exchange on how to strengthen Europe's rail network for the future - by making it faster, more resilient, and better connected for citizens and businesses.
The event brought together Members of the European Parliament, European Commission officials, mayors, and railway executives to discuss how to deliver a truly European high-speed rail network connecting cities and regions across the continent.
As central actors of military mobility, European railways have identified key recommendations for the EU's package of measures to enhance military movements across the continent.
European passenger rail CEOs from CER and the International Union of Railways (UIC) were hosted by SNCF Voyageurs in Paris for their annual meeting to discuss their long-term vision for customers and passengers.
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) welcomes the approval by the European Parliament of its own-initiative report on public procurement.
ETF and CER unveil comprehensive data showing increased women's employment rate and widespread adoption of gender equality measures across European railways.
The CER welcomes the adoption by the European Commission of the legislative proposals shaping the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034.
A recent EU survey shows that a large majority of European citizens would like to travel faster and more easily between European countries, preferring to travel by high-speed rail instead of flying.