Some PCS Trainings events have been held in February.

If you would like to review online PCS trainings held on 13-14 February, the recordings are available on the Rail Freight Corridor Network Youtube channel.

We are happy to announce that we have recently published the Re-routing overview 2023 for International Contingency Management.

The overview comprises a list of infrastructure parameters informing about the conditions on critical as well as re-routing lines.

Furthermore, the re-routing overview presents scenarios for disruptions on critical sections and related re-routing lines.

The document has been elaborated in close cooperation with operations and infrastructure experts of our members. You may download it from the following link:

RFC RHD Re-Routing Overview for 2023

We would like to inform our customers about the publication of the updated overview of Temporary Capacity Restrictions (TCRs) on RFC Rhine-Danube. This update concerns TCRs of GYSEV and MÁV.
It can be accessed via our website (https://rfc-rhine-danube.eu/temporary-capacity-restrictions-tcrs/), as well as via the CIP (https://info-cip.rne.eu/).

Upload date: 02-03-2023

We would like to inform our customers about the publication of the updated overview of Temporary Capacity Restrictions (TCRs) on RFC Rhine-Danube. This update concerns TCRs of CFR.

It can be accessed via our website (https://rfc-rhine-danube.eu/temporary-capacity-restrictions-tcrs/), as well as via the CIP (https://info-cip.rne.eu/).

To learn the level of satisfaction of the customers with the performance of the corridor, RFC Rhine-Danube conducted its second user satisfication survey for 2022. The survey was conducted in a harmonised manner, most importantly by using a harmonised questionnaire across all 11 RFCs, and coordinated by RailNetEurope.

We would like to thank everyone who filled it in for the valuable feedback and time.

The summary of the results specific for RFC Rhine-Danube can be downloaded here.

Our RFC is taking a deeper look into the results in order to define concrete actions for improvement

Our PaP Offer for Timetable 2024 is now published and accessible via PCS and the website.

we are excited to inform all our customers about the publication of the Pre-Arranged Paths (PaPs) on RFC Rhine-Danube for Timetable 2024. The offer is accessible via PCS (https://pcs-online.rne.eu/pcs/login). Furthermore, the PaP Catalogue may be accessed via our Website (http://rfc-rhine-danube.eu/pre-arranged-paths-paps/), containing a clickable map, detailed information sheets per section, a table overview of all PaPs per direction as well as additional information on train parameters, TCRs and distances. For any questions please address the C-OSS manager (http://rfc-rhine-danube.eu/#section-contactdata).

At the same time, we are happy to announce that the Corridor Information Document for Timetable 2024 (Sections 1-4) was also published. Customer Information Platform – RNE

We are looking forward to welcoming you on the RFC Rhine-Danube network!

We would like to inform our customers about the publication of the updated overview of Temporary Capacity Restrictions (TCRs) on RFC Rhine-Danube. This update comprises updates to TCRs planned for timetable years 2023 and 2024, as well as the first publication of TCRs with major and high impact planned for timetable year 2025.

It can be accessed via our website (https://rfc-rhine-danube.eu/temporary-capacity-restrictions-tcrs/), as well as via the CIP (https://info-cip.rne.eu/).

For the first time, some of the TCRs are also available in the TCR Tool operated by RailNetEurope. Currently, the following TCRs along RFC Rhine-Danube are displayed on a user-friendly map overview in the tool for interested users:

• MÁV: for timetable years 2023 and 2024
• ZSR: for timetable years 2023, 2024, and 2025

You can access the TCR Tool via https://rne.eu/it/rne-applications/tcr-tool/

We would like to inform our customers and potential customers that the new Corridor Information Document for Timetable 2024 (Sections 1-4) and the updated Corridor Information Document for Timetable 2023 (Sections 1-4) have been published.

The CID provides information about the conditions of using the RFC comprising infrastructure characteristics, list and description of terminals, capacity allocation rules, and traffic management rules.

The documents can be found on our website (https://rfc-rhine-danube.eu/cid-books/)

The documents are accessible via CIP, too (https://info-cip.rne.eu/).

We are looking forward to welcoming you on the RFC Rhine-Danube network!

A PCS training will be offered in February 2023, providing you with valuable and practical insights needed for requesting capacity on the Rail Freight Corridors for timetable 2024. Moreover, the training will enhance your knowledge by introducing you to (new) features and functions in PCS, informing you about the news for TT 2024 and giving you the chance to practice live with individual and corridor-specific exercises.

Should you interested in participating to one or several of the trainings, please contact the C-OSS or the PMO, or register directly via the following links:

• 31st January – 1st February in Paris organized by RFC Group 1 >> Click here to register
• 1st – 2nd February Frankfurt organized by RFC Group 3 >> Click here to register
• 13th – 14th February Online training sessions
  • Beginner 13th February 10:00 – 12:00 (CET) >> Click here to register
  • Intermediate 13th February 13:00 – 15:00 (CET)  >> Click here to register
  • Intermediate 14th February 10:00 – 12:00 (CET) >> Click here to register
  • Advanced 14th February 13:00 – 15:00 (CET) >> Click here to register
• 22nd – 23rd February in Budapest organized by RFC Group 2 >> Click here to register
• 8th February – 1st March Baltic training (place TBA) >> Click here to register

RFC Group 1: jointly organized by RFC North Sea-Med, Atlantic and Mediterranean
RFC Group 2: jointly organized by RFC Baltic-Adriatic, Orient/East-Med, Rhine-Danube, Alpine-Western Balkan, and Amber
RFC Group 3: jointly organized by RFC Rhine-Alpine, North Sea-Med, Scan-Med, Orient/East-Med North Sea-Baltic and Rhine-Danube
Baltic training: jointly organized by RFC Baltic-Adriatic, North Sea-Baltic and Amber
Online training session: separate beginner, intermediate and advanced session held by RNE.

Please feel free to share this information with other colleagues.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Two successful years after becoming operational, RFC Rhine-Danube has recently been awarded with a CEF grant agreement dedicated by the European Commission.

The goal of the grant is to achieve the specific objectives of Regulation 913/2010/EU on RFC Rhine-Danube as follows:

• Objective 1: Improve coordination between Infrastructure Managers, Member States, Railway Undertakings and managers and owners of Terminals, both between these different groups of actors and – within the groups – across borders;
• Objective 2: Coordinate and plan investments to ensure that infrastructure capacities and capabilities available along RFC RD meet the needs of international rail freight traffic, including as regards interoperability;
• Objective 3: Improve operational conditions for international rail freight services, in particular by coordinating traffic management along RFC RD, including in the event of disturbance and monitor the performance of rail freight services on RFC RD;
• Objective 4: Guarantee international freight trains access to adequate infrastructure capacity, recognizing the needs of other types of transport, including passenger transport;
• Objective 5: Facilitate the use of rail infrastructure for international rail freight services and support fair competition between rail freight service providers;
• Objective 6: Improve intermodality along RFC RD.

RFC Rhine-Danube very much appreciates the financial support provided by the European Commission for the benefit of facilitating rail freight transport.