Latest updates
20/4/2026 - Joint Press Release - Evolution of ERTMS governance needed to move deployment forward
The ERTMS 2026 Conference is about to start! We, the European associations representing rail rolling stock lessors (AERRL), private and independent rail freight operators (ERFA) and independent railway companies (ALLRAIL) see this as the perfect opportunity, the right place and time to discuss the evolution of ERTMS governance and deployment. Central coordination and sufficient human resources at EU level, together with a stronger dialogue among manufacturers, ERTMS users and infrastructure managers (IMs) are indispensable to keep the promises of ERTMS deployment alive. Let’s kick-off this discussion in Valenciennes!
24/2/2026 - Open Letter - Transport sector calls for a stronger EU transport budget to ensure resilience and competitiveness
45 European transport organisations, including ERFA, are joining forces and collectively urge national governments to strengthen European funding for transport under the future EU budget and particularly to increase the budget of the future Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to at least €100 billion.
23/2/2026 - Joint Statement - EU citizens express strong opposition to the deployment of EMS on European roads
The ongoing revision of the Weights & Dimensions Directive should aim at promoting the uptake of zero-emission road vehicles while protecting road infrastructure, and safeguarding rail freight and combined transport. However, the current positions of the EU Commission, Council and Parliament all include elements that risk opening the door to the wider deployment of longer and heavier vehicles. This raises serious concerns and runs counter to both the interests of EU citizens and the objectives of an interoperable and intermodal European transport system.
6/5/2026 - ERFA Event - How to relaunch European rail freight
On 06 May, ERFA will hold its annual #Event where representatives of rail freight industry and EU institutions will discuss how to relaunch European rail freight.