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.
Today, the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) & the Jacques Delors Institute hosted a high-level debate at the European Parliament, focusing on the strategic development of the transport sector with rail at the core of a resilient and sustainable system.
Europe's leading rail CEOs came together in Berlin today on the occasion of the 74th General Assembly of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) to assess and define the priorities for the association's work in the coming year.
Speaking in the European Parliament today before her re-election as European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen outlined her programme for the next five years as published in the 2024-2029 Political Guidelines.
The Community of European Railway & Infrastructure Companies (CER), alongside fellow associations ERFA, UIRR, UIP and UNIFE, echo the findings of a recent survey, which reveals that the majority of European citizens consulted are unaware of the serious impact of introducing 'gigaliners' or 'mega trucks' on the road network.
The European rail sector welcomes today's adoption by the European Parliament of the Report on the revised Regulation on the Trans-European Network for Transport (TEN-T) Guidelines.
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) warmly welcomes the Report authored by Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta 'Much more than a market. Speed Security, Solidarity. Empowering the Single Market to deliver a sustainable future and prosperity for all EU Citizens'.
Speaking at the EU Informal Transport Council on 3 April, Dr Alberto Mazzola, Executive Director of the Community of European Railway & Infrastructure Companies (CER), flagged the importance of rail connectivity and digital innovation, with a particular emphasis on rail capacity, digital enablers, and the need for a European high-speed rail master plan.
The Community of European Railway & Infrastructure Companies (CER) welcomes yesterday's vote by the European Parliament on the Proposal for a Regulation on the use of railway infrastructure capacity.