Results of RFC User Satisfaction Survey 2021

To learn the level of satisfaction of the customers with the performance of the corridor, RFC Rhine-Danube conducted its first user satisfication survey for 2021. 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

PCS Training is coming up

We would like to draw your attention to our virtual PCS training, which will be offered on 15 and 16 February, providing you with valuable and practical insights needed for requesting capacity on the Rail Freight Corridors for timetable 2023.

Moreover, the training will enhance your knowledge by introducing you to (new) features and functions in PCS, informing you about the news for TT 2023 and giving you the chance to practice live with individual and corridor-specific exercises.

For more information, please contact our C-OSS Manager via .

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Publication of PaP Offer TT 2023

Our PaP offer for timetable 2023 has been published and is accessible via PCS and our website.

We are happy to inform all our customers about the publication of the Pre-Arranged Paths (PaPs) on RFC Rhine-Danube for Timetable 2023. The offer is accessible via PCS (https://pcs-online.rne.eu/pcs/#/login). Furthermore, the PaP Catalogue may be accessed via our Website (https://rfc-rhine-danube.eu/pre-arranged-paths-paps/), as well as via the CIP (https://info-cip.rne.eu/), 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 (https://rfc-rhine-danube.eu/#section-home).

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

Publication of updated TCR overview

We are happy to inform all our customers about the publication of the updated overview of Temporary Capacity Restrictions (TCRs) on RFC Rhine-Danube.

The overview of TCRs may 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/).

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

Publication of CID TT 2022- 2023

We are happy to announce that the new Corridor Information Document for Timetable 2023 (Sections 1-4) and the updated Corridor Information Document for Timetable 2022 (Sections 1-4) were published. 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!

Freight traffic disruption on the section Horní Lideč – Vsetí

Dear customers,

we would like to inform you that the freight traffic is stopped on the line Horní Lideč – Vsetín from 11.01.2022, 14:00 due to damaged basis below the track.

International freight traffic running via the border Horní Lideč / Lúky pod Makytou is affected and need to be re-routed. This will be dealt bilaterally between Czech and Slovak side. The recommended alternative border crossing is Mosty u Jablunkova / Čadca.

Customers that are affected will be kept informed by the IMs.

Publication of Reserve Capacity TT 2022

We are happy to announce that RFC Rhine-Danube published Reserve Capacity for TT 2022, which is now accessible in PCS and ready to be ordered.

The Reserve Capacity is our product for new recurrent business needs and ad-hoc traffic within the running timetable and consists of remaining capacity in the running timetable. Reserve Capacity TT 2022 is accessible in PCS and can be requested up to 30 days before the first day of operation on all corridor sections. Once your request is submitted, the C-OSS will provide you on behalf of the involved infrastructure managers with an internationally harmonized path offer until 10 days before the first running day at the latest.

Further details on this product and its benefits can be found on our website and in PCS, including all relevant information on the procedures for requesting and allocating capacity, standard running times and train parameters. The CID Book 4 including the principles of capacity management can be downloaded here.

Publication of Final PaP Offer TT 2022

We are happy to announce that RFC Rhine-Danube concluded its first internationally harmonized Pre-arranged Paths (PaPs) for timetable 2022. The corridor’s cooperating IMs were able to offer a draft and final timetable to all requested dossiers in time, which was finally accepted by the applicants end of August 2021.

We thank our cooperating IMs for their good work in harmonizing paths across several borders and thus facilitating the booking process for our customers, operating along the corridor.

Announcement of GDL strike on German network

The GDL union has called a strike as part of the collective bargaining with Deutsche Bahn AG. The strike will start 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 (10 August 2021) 𝐚𝐭 𝟕 𝐩.𝐦. in the DB Cargo division and, according to current information, will last until 2 a.m. on Friday, 13 August.

During this time, considerable restrictions are to be expected in rail freight traffic in Germany.

We will keep you informed on our website.