Uic Activities Report 2012

UIC ACTIVITIES www.uic.org REPORT 2012

UIC ACTIVITIES REPORT 2012

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foreword by Vladimir Yakunin, uic Chairman ...... 09 Foreword by Jean-Pierre Loubinoux, UIC Director-General ...... 11 uic 90th anniversary ...... 14 2009-2012 Figures ...... 16 UIC, the worldwide high profile organisation ..... 18 UIC Facts and Figures ...... 20

UIC ACTIVITIES PASSENGERS ...... 24 8th UIC World Congress on High Speed Rail ...... 28 FREIGHT ...... 32 global rail freight conference ...... 35 RAIL SYSTEM ...... 38 7 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ...... 42 RESEARCH ...... 46 SAFETY ...... 50 SECURITY ...... 54 EXPERTISE DEVELOPMENT ...... 58 uic regions africa ...... 64 asia-oceania ...... 68 latin-america ...... 69 europe ...... 70 middle-east ...... 74 uic support services finance ...... 78 institutional relations ...... 79 communications ...... 80 foreword by uic Chairman

Vladimir Yakunin

Dear Colleagues! approaches to the major technological chal It is a great honor and, at the same time, a great lenges related to ensuring interoperability. responsibility for me to represent the global Another important area is the development railway community on the post of UIC Chair- of international transport corridors, with the man. Together with Vice-Chairman Mr. Mauro dedicated UIC Global Team of Experts on Moretti and General Director Mr. Jean-Pierre international transport corridors (GTE) wor- 9 Loubinoux I will make my best efforts to keep king on this subject. In contrast to intergo- up the development of UIC based on the core vernmental organizations, the activities of UIC values of the Organization. in this area should focus on direct cooperation The main objective of our cooperation is with all participants of the supply chain, eva- strengthening of the global status of UIC as luating the freight base and attracting freight a professional railway organization that can to the routes with the biggest potential. effectively protect the interests of its members Strategically important is also the cooperation and promote large-scale regional and global in the security area, where the representatives projects. of all regions can develop global guidelines One of the global directions of UIC is stan- for the security of the passenger and freight dardization. The main task of the UIC Stan- traffic against acts of unlawful interference. dardization platform which was established A key direction of our collaboration supported in December 2012 is to create international by many members is the education, knowledge railway standards in collaboration with compe- transfer to young specialists. Some things are tent international organizations, including ISO, already being done within UIC in this direc- IEC and others. I hope that railway companies tion – the practice of staff secondment to the from both 1520 mm and 1435 mm gauge areas headquarters and training programs for senior will actively use this platform to find joint managers. Still I believe that more attention ••• foreword by uic chairman

An important direction of the global activity is the development “of cooperation in the field of sustainable development...”

••• should be given to the questions of educa- of promising cooperation areas, including tion, working them through comprehensively standardization, development of a common and consistently on the basis of the Education approach to the systems of norms and regu- 10 platform. lations on railways, issues of border crossing An important direction of the global activity facilitation, intermodal transports and inte- is the development of cooperation in the field gration into international logistics systems, of sustainable development, where the ana- international tourism, etc. These could later lysis and publication of statistics on resource turn into new UIC projects, the global status conservation and energy efficiency in different of which will be predetermined by the impor- regions and the creation of a common strate- tance of these tasks for the railway compa- gic program for sustainable development in- nies, whatever region they may represent. cluding economic, social and environmental factors are performed. Dear colleagues! It is we – every member of The implementation of these global directions UIC – who have to make decisions that will of activities is associated with the work carried enable us to realize the full potential of UIC so out at the regional and interregional levels. In that the railway community can prosper and 2012 significant work was done within UIC the competitiveness of the railways in the in- regional assemblies – several strategic docu- ternational market of transport services can ments were created, and cooperation mecha- increase. I invite you to cooperate actively nisms with other international organizations and to engage in a constructive dialogue on were developed. UIC regional assemblies have all actual matters related to the activity of our a huge development potential and a range Organization. Foreword by UIC Director-General

Jean-Pierre Loubinoux

2012 was for UIC, the world association of is global by nature and multidisciplinary by railways, marked by several milestones. virtue of the topics of cooperation covered in Firstly, the association celebrated its 90th an- its work. niversary. This offered the rare opportunity One only has to recall the existence of the to glance back at the origins and history of UT (Technical Unity) for Standardisation or the organisation. It is also the chance to look the European Timetable Conference to be 11 back over what UIC has done and its ongoing reminded that UIC is not the oldest interna- development – both in terms of geographical tional entity promoting cooperation between cover and scope of activity – in order to weigh railways. UIC however is the oldest general its achievements and see where the associa- railway organisation capable of leading pro- tion stands today. jects at the request of members and requiring The 90th anniversary was first and foremost international cooperation on a vast range of the chance to reposition UIC activities within topics ranging from technical, operational and a changing process over the long term; it was commercial issues to financial, legal or organi- also the opportunity to sharpen the focus of sational matters. It is important to remember the association’s identity, its aims and fields of as well that UIC was the product of a common expertise, foster synergies with other players desire shared by different states, voiced du- in the sector and overcome new challenges in ring the international conferences of Portoro- order to continue offering leadership amid the sa in 1921 and Geneva in 1922, to concentrate changing landscape of international railways. into a single generalist organisation various This retrospective shows how UIC has suc- functions and responsibilities which up until ceeded in adapting its mission, scope of ac- then had been dispersed across a host of diffe- tivities and geographic cover to become the rent international agreements, commissions only international railway organisation which or specialised railway conferences. ••• foreword by uic director-general

••• The first and permanent mission of UIC, as ment and is and shall remain at the heart of defined by its founding states was to har- UIC’s technical endeavours. One of the key is- monise and unify international rules and sues for the next chairmanship will be to bols- procedures for the construction and opera ter and reinforce UIC’s role in defining world tion of railways on an international level, in railway standards. the broad sense of the term. This would in- UIC today has 200 members from all five conti- clude technical, operational and safety issues nents and has become a fully fledged global as well as harmonisation of equipment and organisation, a unique world platform where rolling stock, international product offerings railway leaders from around the world can and international financial settlement arran- meet, cooperate and exchange, in the spirit 12 gements. All this unification and “codification” of UIC’s three guiding values, namely “Unity, work was possible thanks to the contributions Solidarity and Universality”. UIC is a think tank and support of members, and after many for strategic issues and directions which will years of work involving the efforts of thou- influence railway transport of the future. sands of experts this led to the “UIC Code” One of the association’s priorities is promo- which encompassed several hundred standar- ting transport by rail around the world. UIC is disation documents – UIC leaflets. The 700 also a regular forum for cooperation on more or so UIC leaflets cover all railway disciplines. technical matters of interest to all the railway Although they are not binding standards (ex- community, such as standardisation, safety cept in cases where they have been converted and security, signalling, international freight into such by standardisation organisations), corridors and sustainable development. UIC’s they nonetheless constitute an indisputable work on the international stage is also groun- source of reference throughout the world ded in a series of agreements and MoUs with and are a source of railway expertise which leading international organisations such as is constantly being enriched with “knowhow” the UN and its regional and specialised agen- and best practices collected from UIC mem cy conferences, the World Bank, and regional bers. This fundamental mission aimed at grea- political, financial or economic organisations. ter harmonisation is, in fine, geared to foster One of the trials UIC still has to face in world interoperability for all types of equip- 2013 and beyond will most certainly be the definition of its goals aimed at furthering the and held on 11 December at the Automobile advantages of international railway transport Club of France in Paris was the opportunity taking into account economic and societal for a distinguished panel of speakers from constraints. outside the railway world, mainly political lea- One of the new cooperation initiatives ders or eminent figures from international ins- launched under the previous chairmanship titutions from around the world, to describe with Yoshio Ishida from 2009 is the growing their vision of the challenges which lie ahead role of the “6 UIC Regions” whereby each for railway transport. The main purpose once zone is able to set its own regional priorities again was to ensure the strategies of those in and plans of action coupled with a regional the railways – and those of UIC, as a represen- budget in order to finance projects which are tative entity – and expectations for society in 13 of regional interest to members, in parallel terms of mobility and resource management, with worldwide activities. are compatible, in particular from an econo- UIC regional actions are each chaired by an mical and financial viewpoint. influential member. The pace of progress has UIC’s 90th anniversary was also the opportunity varied from region to region, however the first to say a big thank you to all those who have noteworthy results should be ready for repor- “made” UIC what it is throughout its existence ting over the coming year. from 1922 to 2012, namely its defenders, foun- UIC will also continue its work in the field of pro- ders, directors, chairmen, secretary generals, fessional and technical cooperation, through director generals, its staff and its members its platforms, special groups, study groups which have displayed unfaltering faith in the and in association with industry and if neces- organisation and supported it, in particular by sary other players, in the quest for solutions dispatching and seconding thousands of ex- which will permit railway transport in Europe perts throughout UIC’s 90 working years. and elsewhere in the world to be more efficient, competitive and attractive to customers The future of railway transport may be testing, and more financially viable for operators while but holds the promise of many more exciting meeting sustainable development targets. years to be added to the history of UIC over The high-level round table organised by UIC the coming decades. uic 90th anniversary

14 15 2009-2012 Figures

Some figures for PROJECTS to illustrate UIC’s vigorous k activity over the 2009-2012 period

70 270 60 23 Leaflets new projects million euros projects 10 million provided financed by the European by the European Commission have been acquired Commission and managed since 2009

16 Some figures for PARTNERSHIPS signed by UIC to illustrate k our organisation’s vibrant relations with various stakeholders throughout the 2009-2012 period

+30 cooperation and technical agreements

100 specific workshops Some figures for EVENTS (Forums, Platforms, Workshops, k working meetings, statutory meetings, large conferences, etc.) organised by UIC during the 2009 – 2012 period

50 000 25 200 people countries events Forums, Platforms, Workshops, working meetings, statutory meetings, larges conferences

Some figures for UIC’s INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS 17 k SYSTEM, thanks to which you will have received UIC’s highlights and progress information for projects

200 UIC eNews / 3000 articles / 4000 readers / 65,000 visits/month to www.uic.org / 100 video-conferences / 2500 hours / 5 organisers – users of this service

Some figures on UIC MEMBERSHIP, which has continued k to attract new companies to become members throughout the 2009 – 2012 period

+90applications to become a UIC member UIC, the worldwide high profile organisation

UIC mission, objectives, railways, and coordinates the sector’s position UIC’s mission challenges as it negotiates its evolving relationship with Promote rail transport the supply industry and research and develops 3 at world level with the The railways remain an institution setting great needs in order to draw full advantage of po- objective of optimally store by service excellence and openness to tential interest to railway companies. Members meeting current and progress. are regularly informed of key developments on future challenges of Over the coming years, they will have to capi- the dossiers UIC deals with and which impact mobility and sustainable development, talise on these assets in order to survive, win on their activities. This allows Members to an- and grow, particularly by: ticipate regulatory and technical changes and 3 Promote interoperability, create new world stan- - Developing the overall coherence of the rail integrate them effectively and more smoothly dards for railways (inclu- system at world level into their own business operational processes. ding common standards - Developing strategies and initiatives to im- The mission and overall objectives for UIC ac- 18 with other transport prove business performance and increase rail tivities result from the statutes that were una- modes), transport investment; nimously adopted by the UIC Members at the 3 Develop and facilitate - Executing and managing projects/activities General Assembly on 31 March 2009. all forms of international on non-commercial issues, including research, In accordance with the statutes, UIC’s mission cooperation among Members, facilitate the development and technical efficiency as far has following main focuses: sharing of best practices as necessary for the topic concerned. (benchmarking), Overall objectives for UIC 3 Support Members in their UIC, the worldwide professional To enable UIC to effectively fulfil its mission, efforts to develop new association representing the railway 3 levels have been defined for international business and new areas sector and promoting rail transport cooperation activities: of activities, UIC leads an innovative and dynamic sector, - Strategic level: coordination with and bet 3 Propose new ways to helping Members find continuing success and ween the 6 UIC Regions created as part of improve technical and environmental perfor- opportunities. Members are invited to take a the new Governance (activities steered by mance of rail transport, proactive role in the UIC working groups and the UIC Regional Assemblies for Africa, Asia, improve competitiveness, assemblies where the railways’ position on North America, South America, Europe and reduce costs. regional/worldwide issues is shaped. Active Middle-East). participation in the working groups is a unique - Technical/professional cooperation level opportunity to voice opinions and bene- (structured around the following railway fit from the weight of the railway sector at a activities): Passenger, Freight, Rail System – coordinated worldwide level. UIC is the asso including infrastructure, rolling stock, opera ciation for technical cooperation amongst tions – and Fundamental Values including UIC, the worldwide high profile organisation

cross-sector activities such as Sustainable Develop- ment, Research Coordination, Safety, Security, Ex- Three leading values: “UNITY, pertise Development). Strategic priorities for techni- SOLIDARITY, UNIVERSALITY” cal cooperation activities are set out by forums and At the General Assembly on 6 June 2009, platforms composed of member representatives. UIC Members unanimously agreed to structure - Support services level: (Finance, Human Resources, UIC’s work around three core “values”: Legal, Communications and Institutional Relations). 3 UNITY The UIC Executive Board and General Assembly ad- UIC is the professional and technical associa- ditionally approved on 8 December 2009 the Chair- tion representing the unity of the railway sector at world level. Some specific activities man’s proposal to focus further UIC activities on 5 key are organised at regional level and monitored areas to be developed in the interest of the worldwide by the 6 Regional Assemblies. Whenever railway community: Environment, Safety and Security, possible and useful for the railway community, Signalling, Freight / Freight Corridors, Standardisation. efforts will be made to convert regional projects into multi-regional or global activities.

3 SOLIDARITY UIC represents Members with different 19 features and levels of development. UIC will maintain its efforts to narrow the divide vital points of the uic action between the different situations, in particular by promoting exchanges of information, 5 areas have been determined as vital points to serve the global experience and best practice across the world. community. The table recalls the 5 areas and for each theme gives In addition, the General Assembly decided on the key subjects addressed in 2012. 31 March 2009 to create a tool for financing specific solidarity actions with a dedicated GLOBAL TOPICS projects / activities / specific actions solidarity fund.

Freight Heavy trains Long trains – Paperless documentation 3 UNIVERSALITY – Global Rail Freight Conference (GRFC) – UIC’s scope of activities is global and em- Business Plans - GTE – ERI braces the universality of railway topics. UIC can create a framework to develop new Signalling Signalling standards convergence – CCS Conference projects on all kinds of issues requested by Members. International projects may be de- Environment CO2 reduction and rail transport communication – veloped within UIC study bodies for all issues work with international environment entities needed by member railways. These can be topics related to specific railway technology Safety / Security Safety and Security Congresses and conferences – (technology, operations, research) or more Level Crossing – Safety database and enquiries general cooperation activities (IT, Human Resources and Training, Regulatory and Legal, Standardisation Energy or GHG measures – Asset Management - etc.). Terminology (RailLexic) UIC Facts and Figures 2012

passenger-kilometres (billions) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 % Europe* 464,5 469,2 483,8 470,5 472,8 485,6 480,0 -1,2% Russian Federation 177,6 173,4 175,9 153,6 139,0 139,8 144,6 3,4% Africa 61,5 61,6 62,0 62,2 62,3 49,3 49,3 0% America 12,8 13,3 14,0 13,5 12,0 20,8 20,9 0,3% Asia Oceania and Middle East 1 646,0 1 788,6 1 950,9 2 012,0 2 079,3 2 187,8 2 172,2 -0,7% WORLD estimates 2 362,4 2 506,1 2 686,6 2 711,9 2 765,4 2 883,4 2 867,1 -0,6% Europe*: including Turkey

tonnes-kilometres (billions) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 % 20 Europe* 695,8 723,2 986,8 546,0 700,6 648,6 621,4 -4,2% Russian Federation 1 950,8 2 090,3 2 116,2 1 865,3 1 903,2 2 127,2 2 222,4 4,5% Africa 142,2 139,2 138,4 137,1 139,2 139,1 139,1 0% America 3 519,5 3 540,2 3 513,8 2 973,2 3 076,1 3 132,6 3 231,0 3,1% Asia Oceania and Middle East 2 872,6 3 095,9 3 452,7 3 466,2 3 462,0 3 621,2 3 592,4 -0,8% WORLD estimates 9 180,9 9 588,9 10 207,9 8 987,9 9 281,2 9 668,6 9 806,3 1,4% Europe*: including Turkey

length of lines (kilometres) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 % Europe* 264 204,9 264 630,4 263 805,8 268 465,9 285 408,3 270 341,9 265 120 -1,9% Russian Federation 85 253,0 84 158,0 85 194,0 85 281,0 85 292,0 85 167,0 84 249,0 -1,1% Africa 52 159,0 52 400,0 52 482,0 52 299,0 50 274,5 70 505,1 70 504,6 0% America 385 272,2 389 862,8 386 772,8 383 079,2 375 773,6 369 222,0 369 222,0 0% Asia Oceania and Middle East 221 788,0 222 644,5 221 827,0 224 151,0 224 204,9 233 570,4 227 722,0 -2,5% WORLD estimates 1 008 677,1 1 013 695,7 1 010 081,6 1 013 276,1 1 020 953,2 1 028 806,4 1 016 817,2 -1,2% Europe*: including Turkey UIC Facts and Figures

Tonne-Kilometers share in 2012 length of line share in 2012

Asia Oceania Asia Oceania and Middle East 37% and Middle East 23%

Europe (include Turkey) 6% Europe (include Turkey) 26%

Russian Federation 23% Russian Federation 8%

Africa 1% Africa 7%

America 33% America 36%

passenger-kilometers share in 2012 high speed traffic 2012 (pkm, billions)

SNCF Asia Oceania 51,1 and Middle East 76%

Europe (include Turkey) 17% Chinese Russian Federation 5% Railways JR 2010 46,3 Africa 1% 77,4

America 1%

Other Europe DB AG 3,8 24,6 SJ korail 2011 2,9 13,6 FS 12,8 RENFE EUROSTAR Intl 2011 THSRC 11,2 Other europe: CD, CP, NS, 4,4 8,6 SNCB 2011, SZ, TCDD, VR 22 23

PART I UIC ACTIVITIES 24/PASSENGERS 28/uic High speed 32/FREIGHT 36/global rail freight conference 38/RAIL SYSTEM 42/SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 46/RESEARCH 50/SAFETY 54/SECURITY 58/EXPERTISE DEVELOPMENT 22 23

PART I UIC ACTIVITIES 24/PASSENGERS 28/uic High speed 32/FREIGHT 36/global rail freight conference 38/RAIL SYSTEM 42/SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 46/RESEARCH 50/SAFETY 54/SECURITY 58/EXPERTISE DEVELOPMENT

G UIC ACTIVITIES PASSENGERS

Cooperation and best-practice exchange are important drivers for“ the promotion of passenger rail as the “green” and customer-friendly mode of transport for the future”. passengers

3 General context of the business activity The international distribution of rail tickets is a very traditional activity of European railways – even in an environment of growing competition. Since cooperation in international rail travel still prevails, the customer profits from a “one-stop shop” offer when purchasing his ticket for an international journey. Customers, as well third parties (ticket vendors, GDSs), wish for the right information to be provided concerning timetables and fares. 26 This is the reason for MERITS and PRIFIS. High Speed is experiencing impressive development at world level and involves a lot of ele- ments and particular characteristics attracting much attention, not only regarding new developments but also maintaining and improving existing ones. passenger activity: taking the train, intermo- Reference Commuter and Regional Train Services (CRTS) dality, selling tickets, other activities (shops, to how the business is organised represent around 95% of international passen- services…). So UIC has managed a group ger business and in many countries represent (SMGG) in order to highlight the main topics Global Passenger the core activity of passenger rail operations. concerning railway stations, from three points Forum, subdivided into four sectors of activity In Europe, they carry the overwhelming majo- of view – intermodal, business approach and rity of rail passengers and are the link between social aspects. 3 Commercial & Distribution long-distance travel and local public transport. 3 Intercity & High Speed The boundaries between CRTS and long-dis- 3 Key challenges facing this business tance travel on the one hand, and local trans- European framework legislation such as Tech- 3 Commuter & Regional Train Services port, such as metros, on the other hand, are nical Specifications for Interoperability for Te- Passenger Stations often blurring. It is, however, uncontested that lematics Applications for Passenger Services 3 CRTS play a major role for future intermodal (TSI TAP) or the “Passenger Rights Regulation” 3 Cross-sectional work and common activities mobility needs. (Regulation (EC) N°1371/2007) has a strong with many different Passenger stations are at the heart of the impact on the organisation of the distribution Forums and Regions passengers

achievements business. Moreover, it strives to create stan- and meticulously define the services to be de- to be highlighted dardised interfaces for distribution systems in livered. order to enable other ticket vendors, such as SMGG (railway stations group) has the aim to 3 Successful e-ticketing Global Distribution Systems (GDS), to distri- advise on best practices concerning stations: workshop in cooperation with CIT bute railway tickets. Timetables and fares are governance, funding, intermodality, stations in part of this activity. the city, stations and territorial development… 3 UIC Highspeed 2012 3 High Speed Training Session Ankara Moreover, adequate services for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) become more and achievements 3 Signature of Memoran- dum of Understanding more important in ageing societies. They are to be highlighted for MERITS allowing given special attention by both European legis- 3 Developing e-ticketing standards delivery of timetable lation and railway undertakings. Seamless mo- data to third parties 3 Implementation of TAP TSI bility in a modern sense means also barrier-free (GDSs, ticket vendors…) 3 PASSAGE project for accessibility mobility. Where technical conditions do not yet 3 Approval by the Euro- 3 MERITS: Memorandum of pean Commission of the allow barrier-free access to every train, appro- Understanding first phase concerning priate assistance must bridge the gap. 3 Intercity & High Speed: new handbook the technical specifica- Regarding High Speed, the main subjects are on upgrading classic lines, report tions, the governance 27 concerning the expansion of the global high on potential of night trains, potential and the Masterplan of tourist train services in passenger of TAP-TSI according speed network, industry and operation, consi- transport (TOPRAIL), etc. to the TAP regulation dering the dual approach of business opportu- 3 Commuter & Regional Train Services: 3 Proposal of UIC leaflet nities and social effects. definitions and classifications, PSO concerning classification (Public Services Obligation), ticketing, of railway stations CRTS are almost exclusively financed from etc. public funds, through Public Service Obliga- 3 Classification of stations tions or contracts. In larger countries, regio- 3 Updating Leaflet 413 on accessibility nal entities are given the responsibility for the and signage organisation of CRTS. Their powers vary from country to country. In some countries, they just administer the financial relationship between + To learn more government and railway undertaking, whereas http://tap-tsi.uic.org in other countries they launch call for tenders

Key words Barrier-free transport / Accessibility / Intermodal hubs / Intermodal journey planning / One-stop shop ticketing / High Speed in the world / Air-rail cooperation 8th UIC World Congress on High Speed Rail 2012

Successful and historic “meeting point” for all stakeholders involved in high speed rail

The 8th UIC World Congress on High resources; and fewer casualties on the ry of Transportation Ray LaHood said: Speed Rail, jointly organised by UIC and roads. Conference participants over the “It’s historical time to be here in the the American Association of Public next three days will see the value and USA. It’s an exciting moment to spot- Transportation (APTA), was held in July benefits of high speed rail and practical light high speed rail. It’s happening right 2012 in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The the- ways to implement it.” now (it’s not a dream), all over the world me of this 8th edition, bringing together He insisted on the historic moment for and it has been for decades.” He added three Ministers, 32 CEOs and Directors high speed rail, following the California “America has always been a nation of from railway companies worldwide, in- vote held on 6 July 2012, just before the dreamers and builders. “What we are ternational organisations such as the opening of the 8th World Congress on doing is what other generations have World Bank, 1,000 congress delegates High Speed Rail held for the first time in done for us.” He continued “High speed from 37 countries, 2,700 visitors, 190 North America: “I truly hope this confe- rail is not a pipe dream... it has come to speakers participating in the opening rence will become a milestone in the America. The train has left the station.” 28 session, two round tables and 25 parallel history of high speed rail.” He added: High speed rail is no longer a new-born sessions including three special sessions “The decision made on 6 July was sym- system but a mature one having already for high speed corridors around the bolic in its timing [of the 8th World transported twice the number of the ear- world, 80 exhibitors from 12 countries Congress on High Speed Rail conve- th’s dwellers without injuring anybody. and 13 participants in the students’ pro- ning in Philadelphia] – so, are we [UIC] Guillaume Pepy, President of French gramme, was: a lucky charm?” Jean-Pierre Loubinoux Railways (SNCF), reminded participants added that the “Washington Day” orga- that even in countries where high speed “High speed rail: connecting people, nised the day before the opening of the rail is advanced, it’s necessary to re- building sustainable prosperity” Congress presented a “unique opportu- invent the high speed service. As far The high attendance, around 1,000 high nity to have all prominent actors in high as he’s concerned he underlined three speed rail professionals in total, from all speed rail gathered all in one row [at the questions that are worth answering continents, has demonstrated among meeting].” about high speed rail: the investments others the influence of high speed rail (how can we build the future high speed experts on decision-makers. Messages delivered during the UIC networks?), the competition (need to During the opening session, UIC Direc- World Congress welcome other competitors or players tor-General Mr Jean-Pierre Loubinoux Many American politicians consider in the market) and the customers’ said: “The congress is a unique plat- that high speed rail is the legacy they needs and services (progress through form. All over the world, high speed rail should leave to the next generations as more digital services, intermodal facili- means economic development, compe- they now benefit from the heritage of ties and seamless transport). titiveness and growth; less congestion; the interstate highway network. Most of the Congress participants less dependence on foreign energy During the opening session US Secreta- think that the current economical and uic High speed - 8th philadelphia world congress

29 financial crisis will slow down the deve stakeholders of the high speed rail 9th UIC HIGHSPEED lopment of the high speed network systems on sustainable benefits that to be held in 2015 in Japan worldwide. can exist, not only from a “green” point Jean-Pierre Loubinoux announced that Today’s stringency affects the funding of view but also in terms of economics. the 9th edition of UIC HIGHSPEED will of high speed projects. Nevertheless, They also mentioned the importance take place in June 2015 in Japan, where the tour around the world made during of fighting to reduce costs and delimi- high speed rail was born with the first the opening ceremony has highlighted tate risks of public-private partnerships Shinkansen. many ongoing projects both in coun- (PPP). High Speed Rail Facts and Figures tries where high speed rail is long es- Since the last UIC Congress on tablished (such as Japan, France,...) or The second round table – moderated High Speed Rail held in Beijing just starting (such as Morocco, Saudi by APTA CEO and President Michael in December 2010: 3,577 km of high speed railway lines Arabia, ...). In addition, just before the Melaniphy – targeting the future role of 3 have entered service making a total Congress the Californian Senate gave high speed in the transport market, has of 17,547 km the green light for the financing of the clearly demonstrated that all means of 3 5,806 km under construction first stage of a high speed line. This may transport are going through a particu- and 9,673 planned will be added spark a rapid blooming of HSR in the larly innovative period. to this number in the coming years United States. Michael Melaniphy, APTA It looks like we are at the eve of a re- 3 15 billion passengers have travelled 30 CEO and President cited the recent volution where two trends seem irre- on high-speed rail – twice the world’s population breakthrough in California, where the versible. Firstly people care less for State Senate passed a budget measure car ownership. As the border between 8th UIC World Congress on High in favour of high speed rail to reaffirm private and public transport is blurring, Speed Rail - Key Figures 3 Ministers its commitment to the technology. “This seamless door-to-door trips including a 3 3 32 CEOs and Directors from railway vote will contribute to a balanced trans- rail segment become more attractive. companies portation system, and we are thrilled it Secondly Internet and GPS are invading 3 1,000 congress delegates from all came together right before you ar- all the components of the transport sys- 37 countries rived for this Congress.” He continued: tem and information has a pervasive in- 3 2,700 visitors “Your presence here in the United States fluence on the market shares and on the 3 2 round tables and 25 parallel – you, who are the world experts – will competition between and within trans- sessions, including 3 special sessions for high speed corridors around help us take our message and make it port modes. the world understood by those in Washington.” 3 190 speakers: participants in opening session, round tables and parallel During the first round table organised sessions during the Congress, titled “How to 3 80 exhibitors from 12 countries, deliver a High Speed Rail project in 2,300 sq m of exhibition 13 participants in the students’ today’s economic context?” and mo- 3 programme derated by UIC Director-General Jean- 3 T rain exhibition at 30th Street Station, Pierre Loubinoux, several speakers Philadelphia underlined the need to educate the 3 3 technical visits uic High speed - 8th philadelphia world congress

31 G UIC ACTIVITIES freight G UIC ACTIVITIES freight

Making international freight products and services more comp“etitive by harmonising business, operational and information processes”. freight

3 General context of the business activity clocking up market shares of 40% and more Reference The main objectives of UIC Freight Department (that is the case in China, India, Australia, Sou- to how the business is organised are: th Africa and the United States). In USA and - Increase revenues of UIC members by im- Russia the all amount of transported goods is 3 Freight Forum and proving the competitiveness of international above pre-crisis levels. Further growth in rail its study groups (Operation, Quality, products and services; freight will however depend on the ability of IT, Wagon Users, - Reduce UIC member costs by harmonising companies to continue to invest in infrastruc- Combined Traffic) international business, operational and infor- ture and to increase their efficiency and to pro- working on many mation processes; vide optimum responses to their customers’ permanent issues and projects. - Develop freight corridors and reinforce confi- requirements: through the quality, simplicity The Global Team dence of customers in rail; and transparency of their services, pricing (in 3 of Experts has been particular in international traffic), information reorganised to deve- By systems harnessing the potential of electronic lop intercontinental - Reinforcing UIC’s position as the major facili commerce and development of partnerships corridors and increase 34 rail traffic between tator and neutral manager of multilateral between operators and customers for special continents. cooperation in non-competitive areas among transport operations. 3 Market-oriented UIC members; issues are discussed - Organising knowledge transfer among mem 3 Key challenges facing this business between the railways and freight forwar- bers and from other industries with bench- Interoperability and cooperation: ders in the UIC-FIATA marking, workshops, conferences; intramodal in terms of technology / administra Permanent Contact - Establishing permanent links with strategic tion / law / operations Group. partners in the supply chain (intermodal but also intermodal connectivity operators, freight forwarders). Productivity: train length and weight, capacity utilisation achievements Despite the continuous economic uncertainty, Integration with customers and information to be highlighted rail’s situation is getting better in some areas, transparency 3 Global Rail Freight Conference 3 Benchmarking heavy and long trains

publication Key words 3 Market Intelligence Competitiveness / market-oriented / customer-services 2012, Report on Combined Transport 3rd Global Rail Freight Conference (GRFC 2012) successfully held in Tangier, Morocco

ONCF and UIC Directors-General draw main conclusions and sign the “Declaration of Tangier”

The third edition of the UIC Global global logistics system such as logistics agreed that it was essential to give a Rail Freight Conference (GRFC), joint- operators, maritime transport, ports, in- greater role to the railways, including ly organised by UIC and the Moroccan termodal operators, the supply industry, freight, integrating in the supply chain, Railways (ONCF), under the High Patro- forwarders, and commercial intermedia- if possible very early on in the logistics nage of The King of Morocco Moham- ries – not forgetting all the authorities chain, with the need to bring together med VI, on October 2012 -in Tangier, was such as customs and international insti- all stakeholders to serve and benefit the a great success. Tangier, located at the tutions which address transport issues, final customer, based on service excel- crossroads of cultures but also aware discussed key themes such as interna- lence, technical and human flexibility, of its attractive geostrategic position, tional freight corridors, intermodality and at the best cost. gave 250 delegates from over 30 coun- between maritime and rail transport, The closing ceremony on 19 October 35 tries the opportunity to discuss “Railway technological innovations for logistics was co-chaired by Mohamed Rabie Khlie transport – what role does it play in the and Morocco: a bridge between Europe and Jean-Pierre Loubinoux. development of global logistics?” and Africa?, etc. Optimising the supply The Global Rail Freight Conference chain through the introduction of new Among the findings that have appeared (GRFC) is a key milestone in UIC’s ca- technologies was also a topic addressed most important to address, we can lendar of freight events. The confe- in depth. mention: rence, which takes place every other Mr Mohamed Rabie Khlie, Director- k Growth in transport demand year, is a key opportunity for addres- General of ONCF and Chairman of the k L ow share of rail in inter-continental sing all strategic issues of freight de- UIC African Region, particularly stressed segment: “there are many inherent velopment, focusing on management, that «the integration of rail freight traffic expectations…and there is hope if we products and international corridors. in the global logistics system has beco- remove the barriers” said Mr Khlie. It aims to develop and promote ex- me a priority for companies operating in k Positive expectations of logistics changes and partnerships between all this area, especially given the changes stakeholders for rail freight to have an major stakeholders involved such as and new economic order which is cha- enhanced role top executives and decision makers, rail racterised by more competition, more k D emonstration of “success stories” and logistics professionals, customers, performance and more innovation, par- of supply chains integrating rail “We influential politicians and regulators, and ticularly in terms of action and quality of trade on very specific cases in such institutions from across the globe. Over services.” conferences” sais Mr Loubinoux two days, delegates and participants, The word “integration” was one of the key k N eed for better consideration of cus- including all stakeholders, not just from words that led discussions among par- tomer requirements: consistency, re- the railways but all those involved in the ticipants. In this regard, all participants liability, flexibility. k “It is not only necessary to develop Jean-Pierre Loubinoux mentioned seve- ces, its capacity to deal with large transport volumes and its undeniable advan- technical solutions but also commer- ral times the need to move towards glo- tages in terms of sustainable development cial ones. For freight in general, the bal interoperability. “This word carries k Efforts are still needed to overcome the perception is still to change among all the actions managed by UIC for the obstacles related to the limited provision clients seeking the most appropriate last 90 years. We have entered into an for rail traction, the lack of coordination solution» said Mr Khlie. intermodal complementarity phase of between information flows and real transport flows, and the low levels of modal st k U ltimately, rail freight: a strong link or the 21 century. In 2013, the first link will and extra-modal interoperability a weak link in supply chains? be opened by Turkish Railways between Asia and Europe (Marmara Project). All Call for: Jean-Pierre Loubinoux, on behalf of all these are no longer dreams, we pro- k Rail’s role in the global logistics chain to be strengthened, by working towards the participants in the conference is gress in this reality that is being realised” developing integration and intermodal convinced that rail freight is a strong link he said. interoperability worldwide, training and with many advantages: To conclude this conference Jean-Pierre flexibility, changes in operating rules and removing rigidities, as well as investing k Proven value over long distance Loubinoux and Mohamed Rabie Khlie in technological innovations to acquire a S trong ability to transport large volu signed a final Declaration grouping to- k more reliable and viable railway logistics mes gether all the expectations and needs of system, whose key components are qua- k B enefits of sustainable development the freight stakeholders: lity, safety, security and cost reduction k The development of major inter-regional and inter-continental corridors to achieve But rail freight can also be a weak link if: TANGIER DECLARATION 36 Participants in the third edition of the Global a better balance in transport modes T he benefit is limited to single rail k Rail Freight Conference (GRFC) on rail frei- k Interoperability to be strengthened throu traction ght and logistics held in Tangier, who seek to gh three key dimensions: technical com- k T here is lack of synchronisation bet reinvigorate and rejuvenate 21st century rail patibility between the various national and regional railway systems, procedures ween information flows and real transport, and following the developments to be simplified and partnership comple- transport flows that characterised the sector since the session in Delhi in 2007 and Saint Petersburg mentarity between the various stakehol- k T here are gaps in modal and non-mo- in 2010, ders in the logistics chain to be integrated dal interoperability in customer services Jean-Pierre Loubinoux added that Have ascertained: k Information-sharing, research and techno- Growth in transport demand despite the logical innovation to be strengthened, and “rather than setting freight apart from k crisis affecting most markets with me- training in a wide range of railway profes- other modes of transport, the solution is dium-term trends, which are positive for sions and logistics to be given to young to integrate it into others.” global freight transport generations of international railway staff Rail’s small market share in inter-continen- To strengthen the role of rail in the glo- k Tangier, 19 October 2012 tal trade bal supply chain, participants agreed on k The positive expectations of logistics Signed by Mohamed Rabie Khlie Direc- the fact that several levers would help stakeholders for rail to have an enhanced tor-General of ONCF, Chairman of the UIC achieve this such as: role African Region - Jean-Pierre Loubinoux, k Intermodal integration and interope- k The record of success stories where rail Director-General of UIC rability worldwide has been integrated into logistics chains To conclude, Jean-Pierre Loubinoux warmly k The need to take customer requirements thanked Austrian Railways which will host T raining k more fully into account in terms of consis- the 4th edition of the UIC Global Rail Freight k F lexibility, changes in operating rules, tency, reliability and flexibility Conference in Vienna in 2014, and more par- removing rigidities (regulations, etc. ..) ticularly Mr Christian Kern, CEO of ÖBB and Are persuaded that: k T echnological innovations of today Mr Ferdinand Schmidt, Director-General of k Rail freight plays a strong link in logistics ÖBB Produktion and Chairman of the UIC and tomorrow chains through its value over long distan Freight Forum. global rail freight conference

37 G UIC ACTIVITIES RAIL SYSTEM G UIC ACTIVITIES RAIL SYSTEM

Creating innovative and sustainable technical solutions for the railway “ business, aimed at increasing its competitiveness as compared to other modes of transport, while taking into account not only single domains, but the Railway System as a whole”. rail system

3 General context of the business activity achievements Reference The UIC Rail System Forum has merged the to be highlighted to how the business domain of Technology with that of Infrastruc- is organised EuropeTrain – Perspective ture and ERTMS. 3 for the final homologation of The Rail System Forum with its LL brake blocks based on the five sectors is trying to increase the competitiveness as com- Key challenges facing this business current results of EuropeTrain 3 pared to other modes of trans- 1. C ooperation between the five railway sys- 3 INESS - The INESS project has port, while taking into account tem sectors: Rolling Stock, Train Track Inte- defined and developed specifi- the Railway System as a whole. cations for a new generation of raction, Track and Structure, Energy Mana- The five sectors of RSF include: interlocking systems Reference Track and Structures gement and Control Command Signalling to how the business is organised 3 and Operations (via your Platform, Forum, etc.), 3 Train Track Interaction 2. T ranslating the results of the various UIC without giving too much detail. 3 Control, Command, The aim is not to present the Signalling and Operations and EU research projects directly into tech- whole administrative or organi (CCS & OP) nical and operational standards, sational structure but to Energy Management 40 highlight the content of the 3 3. R educing “time to market” in the process of and Rolling Stock business updating UIC standards, 4. F inding a good way of cooperating with other standardisation organisations and the railway manufacturers in the various domains of railway standardisation. achievements to be highlighted 3 INESS Final Conference on 2 February 2012 in Paris 3 10th UIC ERTMS World Conference from 24 until 26 April 2012 in Stockholm + To learn more 3 RIVAS Mid-Term Conference on 25 and 26 October 2012 in Venice www.uic.org/railsystem

Key words ERTMS Regional / GSM-R and new telecommunication technologies / Harmonised Interlocking Systems / Cross border operations / Braking issues / Automatic Track Change Systems for different gauges / Assessment of Masonry Arch Bridges informative key facts relating to the business for external communication

3 541 Leaflets today in force at UIC of which 398 Leaflets belong to the group “Rail Tech- nology” and are under the responsibility of the Rail System Forum 3 40% of total European railway bridge stock is masonry arch and 60% of those are over 100 years old.

Workspace titles

Asset Management, Control Command Signalling & Operations, Energy Management, GSM-R, Market & Development, Rolling Stock, Track & Structure, Train Track Interaction. publication

3 ATLAS of ERTMS implementations 3 ERTMS Glossary G UIC ACTIVITIES SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT G UIC ACTIVITIES SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Making railways greener, quiete“r and more energy efficient”. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

3 General context of the business activity In order to help its members to improve their achievements Considered as one of the main global challen- sustainable development performance (in to be highlighted ges the world is facing today, sustainable de- terms of environmental, social and economic 3 UIC at Rio+20 Earth velopment should address the question of impacts) UIC offers its members its exper- Summit transport, and UIC and its members must de- tise on sustainability issues and its experience 3 UIC Sustainability monstrate how rail can be part of the solution working in close cooperation with high-level Conference 2012 to the challenges. stakeholders, as for example in the UN frame Awareness of rail transport’s role as a key fac- work or with other important and worldwide publication tor in achieving sustainable development and organisations. reducing the effects of climate change has 3 Railway Data Handbook published with the Inter- increased enormously in recent years, among Together with its members, UIC continues its national Energy Agency civil society, citizens and decision makers. efforts to daily promote the benefits of rail in 3 Global Sustainability We have built some constructive links of coo- order to meet the global challenges of mobi- Report 2012 peration between the different actors world- lity and sustainable development and to com- 44 wide dealing with these issues, but collective municate the sustainable development advan- efforts must go on. tages of the railway sector.

Reference to how the business is organised The work is governed by the Energy, Environment and Sustainability Platform, an open meeting for members which takes place twice a year. There is also a Core Group to provide strategic direction, and five working groups (Emissions, Noise, Energy & CO2, Sustainable Land Use, Sustainable Mobility).

Key words Sustainability / Energy / Mobility / Noise Environment / biodiversity / vegetation / CO2 / emissions / United Nations / climatek sustainability

G UIC ACTIVITIES RESEARCH

UIC research and innovation capacities are mobilised to support “rail to become the sustainable backbone of a competitive, resource efficient and intelligent transport system”. RESEARCH

3 General context of the business activity a source of growth and employment and res- Reference In the next decades, the overall transport sys- pectful of the environment. If the rail sector is to how the business is organised tem will have to answer to changing needs to continue to grow and increase its share of and expectations from users. Sustainable markets all over the world, there has to be ade- The UIC Rail System transportation has become a central issue for quate investment in research and innovation. Forum with its five sectors is trying to increase a constantly growing and commuting world Research is regarded as core and fundamen- the competitiveness as population and is more crucial than ever to tal tasks of the UIC organisation, supporting compared to other modes economic performance. the efforts of its members in their need to of transport, while taking into account the Railway The rail system already provides solutions for resolve operational questions and problems System as a whole. the transport of goods and people all over the through exchange of information based on The five sectors of RSF world, in terms of safety, environment, total the results of research projects collected from include: journey time, low emissions and low energy. It our members’ efforts and from leading rail re- 3 Track and Structures has the potential to offer attractive urban, research institutes and academia, benchmarking 3 Train Track Interaction gional and long distance mobility. and actively carrying out studies and research, Control, Command, 48 3 However, as a future-oriented global industry, development and innovation, as well as deve- Signalling and Opera- tions (CCS & OP) rail transport is striving to offer an even more loping common standards. Energy Management and attractive, affordable, safe, clean, competitive The newly developed UIC Research Portal is 3 Rolling Stock and reliable transport mode, well placed within intended to play a crucial role in facilitating 3 and interlinked with the other modes of the this process. global transport system. Innovating and har- This Portal contains and collects information monising products and technologies are more from many global sources, first of all building achievements than ever a necessity for the rail market to on information shared by our members and to be highlighted deploy all its potential and to deliver cost their research institutes, from excellent re- effective services for all its customers and search providers used and recommended by 3 UIC Research Portal contribute to a sustainable mobility for all. our members, and by linking up globally with (& data base) Investment in Research and Development and other rail research databases. 3 UIC Innovation Awards innovation is an essential key to survival and In addition, the organisation of the first UIC 3 UIC as coordinator success for the rail system. One of the key Innovation Awards demonstrates the commit- for three Call 6 project challenges facing our work is the present glo- ment of UIC in promoting the railway sector proposals under FP7 and involved in five others bal recession which means we have to try to and will stimulate the creativity of its resear- focus even more on the aims mentioned above. chers and engineers to meet the challenges publication Paradoxically, the economic crisis has brought that will lead the train to become the backbone a new breath to research and innovation as of tomorrow’s transport system. 3 railway-research.org they have an important role to play in suppor- Research ranges from collecting informa- 3 “Research Newsletter”, ting new economic policies which should be tion and best practice to developing new December 2012 research

knowledge and demonstrating the feasibility of its ting to the development and support of the scientific results. Research can be carried out through inter- community by helping to find relevant and popular nal UIC projects, by taking part in external projects research topics, and customers or consumers of this such as those funded by the European Commission’s work. Framework Programme for Research (also open The RCG (Research Coordination Group), co-chaired to non-EU based UIC members), which in FP7 had by Mr Bo Olsson of Trafikverket and Mrs Andrea Schaer roughly 500 million euros available for the co-fun- of DB, is the second research-focused working body ding of railway research projects, as well as through mainly supporting the European members of UIC, other forms of collaboration and funding. The new coordinating their research efforts, facilitating their European Commission Horizon 2020 Research Pro- participation in EU funded research projects, either gramme, which will run from 2014 until 2020, will through UIC services or directly and above all playing have considerably more funding available for rail and a strong role in defining the European research priori- rail-related research & innovation projects to support ties for EU funding and defending the UIC members’ the important role of rail transport, as foreseen in position in ERRAC (European Rail Research Advisory the EC transport policy and as described in the 2011 Council – to the European Commission). White Paper. From the start of ERRAC’s new three-year term in The IRRB (International Rail Research Board) is the mid-2012, UIC has offered to provide the secretariat 49 UIC working body dealing with research serving our to ERRAC and support the renewed process and set- membership worldwide. It is currently chaired by Mr up which will be even more effective in preparing the Boris Lapidus of VNIIZhT/RZD in close cooperation “route” for rail to be the backbone of the transport with an international team of three vice-chairmen and system in Europe. with its members. The IRRB has made some impor- Another area focused on rail research where UIC is tant steps in the implementation of its Strategy Do- very active is in contributing to the organisation of cument as presented at the UIC General Assembly in the WCRR (World Congress on Rail Research) held December 2011 and will continue to be one of the main Sydney from 25 – 27 November 2013, back-to-back jor UIC working bodies showing good progress. with the annual AusRail Congress and exhibition, The IRRB’s mission is stated as follows: hosted by CRC, RISSB and ARA. To effectively meet the needs of the railways in the field of research performance, familiarisation with in- + To learn more novations and results of research activities conduc- www.railway-research.org ted in the international community to support the www.errac.org processes of enhancing railway transport in order to www.uic-innovation-awards.org obtain a competitive advantage, while also contribu-

Key words User-friendly / Step changes / Innovation G UIC ACTIVITIES safety G UIC ACTIVITIES safety

Safety is one of the railways’ main assets compared to other tran“sport modes. UIC and its members are therefore working together to maintain and further improve safety levels”. safety

Safety is at the core of rail activity and forms Nevertheless, even if safety is a fundamental part of the UIC Fundamental Values depart- value of the railways, all over the world, safety ment within UIC. It is also a transverse subject. might be seen as jeopardising the railways’ It plays a crucial role in the work of UIC activi- business. However, it simply determines the ties: Passenger, Freight and Rail System. right for the railway to exist, to survive, to ope- UIC has an increasing role to play in helping rate its business. If railways are perceived as its members to develop harmonised or com- a threat to the safety of neighbours, environ- patible measures within a region to ensure the ment, customers or staff, society will choose high level of safety expected from the railways, not to use railways. combined with constantly improving flexibility and competitiveness. It will also facilitate the exchange of informa- 52 tion, and lessons learned between regions between which there is little railway contact. Safety for environment and neighbours, safety for passengers and customers are in most parts of the world right now very strong arguments in favour of developing the rail market share. Reference to how the business is organised Since all kinds of transport cross all borders, few national systems are able to manage safety The structure of safety activities at UIC is as follows: in their country independently from other 3 The Safety Platform is an advisory body open to all UIC members countries. with a core objective to put in place recommendations and actions to help control, mitigate or eradicate the risks and eliminate their underlying causes and effects. Key challenges facing this business 3 3 The Safety Platform Core Group is a restricted group composed The scale of time appropriate for measuring of safety directors (or equivalent) from member companies the effects of changes on safety is not mea- of UIC and the Safety Platform. sured in weeks, months or even years. Usually 3 Safety Platform working groups: based on quarterly or yearly reports, measures • System Safety Management Group (SSMG) • Human Factors Working Group (HFWG) against or in favour of safety may appear as • Occupational Health and Safety Group (OHSG) harmless or ineffective. Similarly when the • Safety Performance Group (SPG)/Safety Database safety level has visibly become too low, the • International Rail Safety Network (IRSN) time needed to reverse the trend might be too 3 Global Level Crossing activities long to be acceptable by society. 3 International Union of Railways Medical Services (UIMC) safety

successes/ achievements in 2012 3 The System Safety Management publication achievements Group’s work in 2012 made it possible to be highlighted for CER to take position on every 3 Safety Database Activity (public) ERA project in the field of safety and Report 2012 3 4th edition of ILCAD for experts to collaborate. 3 Management of distressing (International Level Cros- 3 SPG delivered data to achieve the events and prevention of sing Awareness Day) on 7 UIC Safety Data Base Activity report post-traumatic stress June 2012 in 42 countries 2012 based on the same definitions 3 Organisational and human 3 3 Workshops on “Com- as those used by ERA and data for aspects of safety at border parative review of safety the RESTRAIL and D-RAIL projects culture” in Paris crossings 3 HFWG delivered the results of the 3 The analysis of the human, 3 Workshop on “Safety following studies: “Organisational organisational and social Management and Human and human aspects of safety in border dimensions of an incident Factors” in June 2012 in crossings” and “Incorporation of Tunis human factors into accident and 3 Guidance on managing safety risks related to the influence incident analysis” 53 of alcohol, drugs and/or facts and figures 3 OHSG delivered some guidelines on psychoactive medication “Management of distressing events 3 Guidance on safety of persons 3 ILCAD 2012: and prevention of post-traumatic working on or near railway lines 42 countries participated stress” and on “The use of mobile phones and other portable electronic Guidance on the safe use of 3 Safety database: 3 communication devices by railway mobile phones and other por- - 20 participating railway table electronic communication companies workers” devices by railway workers - 200 identified causes 3 4th edition of ILCAD (Interna- - 2000 declared events tional Level Crossing Awareness for 2011 To learn more Day) worldwide on 7 June 2012 + - 20000 records in http://uic.org/safety 3 Level crossing safety education the database videos http://safetydb.uic.org

Key words System / Interoperability / Policy / Process / People / Health / Human factors / Safety culture / Performance / Road-Rail interface G UIC ACTIVITIES SECURITY G UIC ACTIVITIES SECURITY

railway security: a core value “ for our customers”. security

3 General context of the business activity achievements Security has become increasingly important: to be highlighted from everyday crime which creates feelings of Success of the 2012 insecurity that discourage people from taking 3 Bratislava Congress focu- the train and affect social links and the need sing on human factors for territorial planning, to the most serious 3 Shift in leadership terrorist threats capable of causing numerous of the security platform deaths and destabilising countries. (+ DB and CCTT) 3 Presence of the security Key challenges facing this business division in response 3 to a number of calls for Alongside national, European and internatio- tender concerning the nal public authorities, the railway sector has railways (on request) a specific and complementary role to play in 56 protecting and developing railway activities. Reference This role is both national and international and to how the business the challenge is to ensure greater coherence in is organised an environment involving an increasing num- Composition of the ber of players due to the opening up of mar- Steering Committee: kets and evolution of businesses. activities + regions + CCTT + invited partners to ensure security is part of the business

Key words human factors / technology / strategy / regulations

G UIC ACTIVITIES EXPERTISE DEVELOPMENT

Enhance the quality and success of Rail Training activities through “professional dialogue, exchange of experience, evaluation of methods and technical equipment”. EXPERTISE DEVELOPMENT

3 General context of the business activity achievements key words external Railway companies are continually confronted with im- to be highlighted communication portant challenges (e.g. market changes, technological Founding of MERTCe 3 What does a good railway innovations, legal issues, etc.) that can also affect the 3 (UIC Middle East Rail trainer look like? competencies and skills of railway personnel. Training Centre) 3 Case studies of good customer Human Resources directors and training providers service training 3 Hundreds of rail em- have the arduous task of providing services that en- ployees, students in rail 3 Benchmarking training able railway companies to keep up-to-date with these universities and other practices stakeholders (UNIFE challenges by meeting the current and future training 3 Improving the quality members...) have gone & efficiency of training needs of all railway employees, thus making the railways through UIC training Enhance safety by a more competitive and innovative sector. sessions. The training 3 sessions are either orga- guaranteeing skills The core objective of the Expertise Development Plat- nised at UIC HQ (inter- 3 Introducing new technologies form, coordinated by the UIC Expertise Development 60 national) or at regional Unit, is to enhance the effective operation of the diffe- level. Reference rent regional railway training markets, hence enhancing The training sessions 3 to how the business organised in 2012: workforce development through sharing best practice is organised SIAFI, Training on High in rail training across the entire industry. Speed level 2, Iness, GIS The Expertise Development Unit also participates in de- The work is governed by the for Rail Executives, RAME Expertise Development Platform, veloping the skills of railway employees in the shape of International Railway an open meeting for members international/regional training sessions. Business Course & High which takes place twice a year, Speed Workshop (in each time in a different training Turkey for Middle East facility. There is also a Core 3 Key challenges facing this business countries), Fifth UIC Group to provide strategic - The economic downturn is forcing organisations to Railway Policy & Mana- direction, and working groups gement Course (in Korea rethink their learning & development strategy. on topical issues (in 2012-2013 for Asian countries), these are: rail trainers’ develop- - Introduction of new technologies impacts the compe- Second training for SWJ- ment, benchmark train drivers’ tences of railway staff, hence the training programmes TU (Chengdu Railway training programmes, customer University, China) - Ageing workforce, attract young people service training).

Key words + To learn more Quality / Safety / Efficiency / Innovation / Anticipation / www.railtraining.org Skill / Learning / Development / Trainer Competences www.uic.org/siafi

PART II UIC REGIONS 64/AFRICA 68 /ASIA-OCEANIA 69/LATIN AMERICA 70/EUROPE 74/MIDDLE-EAST 64 AFRICA

To be close to the highest level of political organisations including the African Union and various regional organisations “to disseminate the wishes expressed by the States to develop rail activity on a continental scale.”

3 General context of the business activity order to effectively coordinate these actions, The UIC African Region is organised around the UIC officially opened an office in Tunis in No- African Regional Assembly, whose major role vember 2010. Mr Mohammed Khlie, Managing is to consolidate the efforts of all the railways Director of Moroccan Railways (ONCF), is the in this region, and to provide a structure for current Chairman of the UIC African Regional joint action in pursuit of the objectives of Assembly. network modernisation and development. This action is part of an approach to gradually inte- UIC’s activities in Africa are holistic in nature, grate the African rail transport system, in par- taking into account issues brought to light ticular by attracting the interest and support by other regional players, such as the African of political, economic and financial players. In Union of Railways (AUR). Both UIC and AUR africa

achievements signed a Memorandum of Understanding Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania, Sudan, Burkina to be highlighted (MoU) in 2007. In 2010, UIC Director-General Faso, Morocco, etc.) as well as the UIC Direc- Jean-Pierre Loubinoux visited H.E. Dr Elham tor-General and the Coordinator of the UIC 3 Organisation of a seminar M.A. Ibrahim, African Union Commissioner for Africa Region. on railway security and Infrastructure and Energy. This visit laid the The first item to feature on the agenda of this human factors in Tunis foundations for strengthening cooperation 9th Regional Assembly was the review of the 3 Participation of a number of African networks between the African Union Commission and results of the UIC African Region activities du- in the international UIC under the terms of a memorandum signed ring the first 10 months of this year. As such, awareness day on the in April 2007. In particular, it was agreed that the participants were pleased to note the International Level the African Union of Railways (AUR) would activities undertaken, despite the challenging Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) play a greater role in the implementation of environment. joint ventures with UIC. Furthermore it was Moreover, Mr Mohamed Rabie Khlie stressed 3 Strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the shape proposed that the African Union of Railways that the activities of the UIC African Region of visits between African as a regional association should acquire UIC during 2012 had been adapted to the region’s rail networks with the member status similar to the direct member situation through the launch of several projects aim of sharing experience and good practice ship enjoyed by several large African members in accordance with the action plan decided at UIC, in order to facilitate cooperation with at the previous Regional Assembly. 3 Launching an annual 65 technical training session smaller African railway companies. on railway security for Given the political situation in the Maghreb These include for example: operations managers of African railway networks and other parts of Africa, and the events they 3 T he organisation of a seminar on railway at Moroccan Railways’ experienced in 2011, UIC’s action has slowed security and human factors in Tunis hosting and training drastically in this area. The 8th African Regio- 3 T he participation of a number of African centres nal Assembly in December 2011, held at UIC networks in the International Level Crossing 3 Supporting the Africa at the invitation of its Chairman Mr Mohamed Awareness Day (ILCAD) Express mission, consisting in organising Rabie Khlie, Chairman of the African Regional 3 T he strengthening of bilateral cooperation a tour of Africa by train – Assembly and Managing Director of Moroccan in the shape of visits between African rail the most environmen- National Railways (ONCF), was an opportunity networks with the aim of sharing experience tally-friendly form of for all those involved in UIC-coordinated acti- and good practice transport – to promote around 20 sustainable vities in Africa to meet and liaise. 3 L aunching an annual technical training ses- development projects sion on railway security for operations main 23 African countries, Concerning 2012, the 9th UIC Regional Assem- nagers of African railway networks at Moroc- starting in Tangier. bly for Africa was held in Tangier on 17 Octo- can Railways’ hosting and training centres ber, under the chairmanship of Mr Mohamed 3 S upporting the Africa Express mission, consis Rabie Khlie, Director-General of Moroccan Na- ting in organising a tour of Africa by train – tional Railways (ONCF) and Chairman of the the most environmentally-friendly form of UIC Africa Region. transport – to promote around 20 sustai- Senior managers from around 10 African rail nable development projects in 23 African way networks took part in this meeting (from countries, starting in Tangier With regard to 2013, whose outlook is optimis- 3 M obility needs for both people and goods Tangier, tic and forecast for economic growth is 4.8%, are increasingly important when combined 17 October 2012 the participants agreed on an ambitious action with a growing population which is set to Still in 2012, a UIC Africa plan. The plan will focus in particular on the or- double to two billion by 2050 seminar on Safety Management and Human ganisation of targeted technical seminars and 3 Infrastructure of all types represents a major Factors was organised in training sessions in various African countries, tool in the socio-economic take-off of the Tunis on 5 – 6 June 2012. It brought together over 80 along with an African forum to share the new continent people and was organised strategic vision with decision-makers and re- in collaboration gional economic communities on rail develop- Consider that: with Tunisian Railways and UIC Africa. The aim was to ment in Africa until 2025. 3 R ailways constitute a strategic vector of share experiences in safety development and economic integration for management practices at the various participating Finally, this 9th Regional Assembly has been Africa railways and to jointly a key event in the dynamic of the UIC African 3 R ailway transport has undeniable advanta establish a common ap- Region. This is reflected in the adoption of the ges which are increasingly sought after to- proach to human factors. Were presented the diffe- TANGIER APPEAL, to be sent to decision-ma- day for the community and which are vital rent major working areas kers and African rail networks in order to en- for putting in place a transport system that is identified during the round table in the first session courage them to further promote this form of appropriate, efficient, coherent, integrated 66 and during discussions held transport, which has undeniable advantages and varied enough to meet future challen- in the second session. for the community and which has a conside- ges 3 1st environmental strand: rable impact on sustainable development wit- M ajor efforts still need to be undertaken to consideration must be 3 given to climate change, hin the continent. revitalise railways on the African continent significant population in order to provide a real tool to meet the growth, technological developments and social TANGIER APPEAL growing needs in the area of eco-mobility and societal trends. The members of the UIC African Regional As- and subsequently the regeneration of Afri- 3 2nd strand: Create a sembly present in Tangier on 17 October 2012, can countries platform for sharing R ail transport has all the qualities needed to experience based on the 3 establishment of com- Starting from the premise that: play a significant and effective role in deve- mon values and a shared 3 T he African continent continues to record si- loping trade between African countries outlook for the region through, for example, gnificant development, reflected in its unin- organising events in terrupted structural economic growth of 5% Are persuaded that: collaboration with UIC since 2000 F or most rail networks, the current situation Africa and its regional 3 office, publishing a regio- 3 T oday the African continent occupies a key remains vulnerable and requires major res- nal eNews for Africa in place in major international issues. It is consi- tructuring programmes and improvements the future and organising training through the crea- dered, by several powers, to be a source of 3 T he UIC African Region remains the most tion of a regional training potential growth for the future appropriate body to help African networks centre for Africa. 3 S ocial sector levelling remains a tremendous benefit from experience in harmonising the 3 3rd strand: the importance of human and so- challenge, as is meeting the Millennium De- railway system cial sciences in the area velopment Goals (MDG) 3 S haring experience between the networks of safety africa

and developing cooperation at regional le- Call for: vel remains the best approach to derive the 3 R ailway companies to include their develop- maximum benefit from good practice and to ment efforts in the vision set out by the UIC promote rail transport across the continent Africa Region, in a participatory manner, by 2025 Wish for: 3 R ailway companies to become more in- 3 A frica to have a rail transport system that volved in the implementation of this new is reliable, viable, effective and affordable, strategy to ensure rail transport plays a part capable of promoting socio-economic de- in the continent’s economic take-off velopment across its countries 3 R egional economic communities to play a 3 A frica to modernise, develop and inter- major role in the deployment of the agreed connect its African rail networks improvement measures 3 R ailway companies to confirm that their de- 3 Governing bodies for transport, funding sire to modernise should be carried out with bodies and all stakeholders to support the and through training to help younger gene- AFRICA RAIL 2025 rail development pro- rations prepare for the various professions ject, which has beneficial consequences for in the railways our continent in a number of areas. 67 3 R ailway companies to further improve their range of services for users and economic operators, whilst maintaining a more professional and efficient management of the system 3 T he development of multimodal complementarity to be effective through better coordination between the various stakeholders and a better designed transport system with regard to the roles of the various links + To learn more Publication in the chain Publication of the TANGIER APPEAL 3 R ail transport to play a greater role in pro- Africa part of the UIC website 3 Vision 2025 presented in Tunis on June 2012 moting regional integration and the position www.uic.org/africa by S. Chandid (ONCF) of the African continent on the world stage

Key words INFRASTUCTURE DEVELOPMENT / TRAINING / SAFETY / LOGISTICS INTEGRATION / REGIONAL INTEGRATION / PROFESSIONAL GOVERNANCE / MODERNISATION / IMPROVED COMMERCIAL OFFER ASIA-OCEANIA

A real need to develop more common actions in Asia and Oceania.”

“3 General context of the business activity Furthermore, even large and more experien achievements The rail activity of UIC Asia & Oceania members ced members can learn from other UIC mem to be highlighted has increased worldwide. Despite the interna- bers in order to avoid facing uncontrolled de- 3 Successful events tional economic crisis, railway traffic in passen- velopment or unskilled expertise. organised by and gers and freight has never stopped growing, UIC should bring them new opportunities of involving smaller and giving those railways a more important role collaboration with its network of professio- fast-growing members: THRSC, KRRI, VNR for the promotion of railway solutions, for their nal, institutional and financial partners. At the own economy and as examples for the world- same time, it is important that the members 3 A more strategic, long-term and sustai- wide economy. feel that the association is theirs and that UIC nable framework given More members are developing their own is ready to deal with their requests. to future action plans. technology and innovation that can serve members of other regions. On the other hand, 68 Reference to how the business is organised actors from other regions know that new investments for the future are mainly made 3 Web conferencing is systematically proposed to members that cannot travel in order to participate in statutory meetings and events: in this region and are seeking multi-regional http://uic.adobeconnect.com/webasia cooperation. As an example in 2012, the region 3 All statutory documents, deliverables, minutes, proceedings are has become number one for High-Speed Rail exclusively available online in the UIC Asia-Oceania extranet section implementation. dedicated to members ONLY: http://extranet.uic.org 3 Coordination based in Paris with ONLY 1 full-time person in 2012, 3 Key challenges facing this business to be strengthened urgently with new secondees from the members However, despite the tremendous potential of themselves. One representative office in Moscow, to be strengthened with new ones closer to members in needs soon. international cooperation and development of Euro-Asian corridors, the region is too exten- sive and each member/country has not under- Key words taken real regional development in terms of Asia / Oceania / Common interest / Strategic interoperability and standards. Levels of deve- vision / Strategic action plan / High-Speed / N°1 / lopment between members are diverse and it is hard to find common projects and activities Euro-Asian corridors / Fast-growing countries through UIC’s programme of work. There are interesting benchmarks that could be developed within the region, from the lar- To learn more ger and more experienced members in Russia, + China, India, Japan and Australia, to the smal- Asian part of the UIC website ler but fast-growing ones. www.uic.org/asia LATIN AMERICA 69

General context of the business activity 3 Cooperation and exchange of best - Promotion and helping to develop new passenger railway systems in Brazil, high practice with members from other speed, commuter and regional train services. “Regions, in order to contribute to future - Contribution to the debate of the business development in the Region.” model for Brazil’s freight transport system.

3 Key challenges facing this business - Development of railways in Brazil is a model for further developments in the entire Latin American Region.

Key words Business model for freight trains / Business opportunities for train stations 70 EUROPE

Rail, the enabling factor for sustainable mobility that underpins “economic growth and a dynamic European society.” 3 General context of the business activity rail to grasp this, to make it work and for rail to Whilst geographically Europe may not be become not only the land transport mode of the largest region in the world, it is in many choice but the transport mode of choice. respects the most active of the UIC regions. The European Commission is encouraging Rail has been a central part of the European competition within the sector and whilst this logistics chain for in excess of 150 years over will no doubt provide a different kind of focus, which period it has had a significant number there is also the need to focus just as intensely of challenges. on the considerable competition that other The aspirations for rail to become not only sectors pose to the rail business. Whilst the central to but the real backbone of the Eu- ground rules are not yet completely balanced, ropean economy present perhaps one of the rail needs to collaborate within the sector in most significant challenges that rail faces to- order to face the challenges that road and day. There are considerable opportunities for aviation transport present. europe

The Regional Assembly Europe (RAE) is ta- day, but Challenge 2050 provides an element king this issue very seriously and has sup- of order that helps to organise the issues that ported a number of steps that are aimed at are important to Europe. developing a framework within which the rail Investment in Research, Development and operating community (ROC) of IMs and RUs Innovation is key to permitting the sector to in Europe can work so as to encourage a more emerge from the economic turmoil of recent level playing field both within and externally to times and to develop for the future success of the European region. Making the European rail the rail system. system more attractive to the customer and A central focus for this is the new EU instru- performing economically and consistently, is a ment for research, development and innova- key part of the challenges ahead. tion that is known as Horizon 2020. This is designed to run coincidentally with the EU’s The need for the sector to have a vision of the 2014 – 2020 budget and will therefore depend future is something that has been worked on on how much the member states are prepared over the most recent months. The first ever to contribute. business-focussed vision of rail for the future Within this new framework programme can 71 will be published in early 2013. This vision is be found the initiative, known as Shift2Rail that of course just that but it will nevertheless pro- has been developed by the manufacturers and vide a focus for where rail needs to be hea- suppliers. achievements ding over the next foreseeable period. With a Whilst the involvement of the ROC has not, to be highlighted perspective of where rail should be by 2050, at the time of writing, as yet been as inclu- the “Challenge 2050” document will provide a sive as we may wish it to have been, we are 3 Essential Projects process catalyst for where future, well structured and aware that the proposal is being designed to well funded research and innovation (inclu- develop an unprecedented effort to massively 3 “Challenge 2050” ding of course projects run by the UIC on be- enhance the capacity of the European rail sys- Harmonisation 3 half of the membership), should be targeted. tem through increased reliability of next gene- for system efficiency The RAE has put in place a process which sup- ration products and solutions. ports the identification and prioritisation of Whilst it claims to be aiming at attracting Reference project proposals that are essential to system more passengers and businesses to use rail to how the business is organised development. Having such a process in place transport, this cannot be done without a level is important to ensuring that the right focus is playing field with all the rail sector stakehol- 3 Europe is working put on the need to do work that will contribute ders. This levelling is something that is cur- towards rail capacity that is maximised on to the creation of an attractive rail system in rently being encouraged and the signs are re- a network designed Europe. latively positive. to meet customer needs Rail must see itself as a future-oriented and It is clear however, that the real goal of Shift2 so as to mitigate global sector – not easy when there are so Rail is to defend the competitiveness of the congestion in other transport modes many challenges with running the railway to- European rail manufacturers and to ensure that Europe’s position on the global stage is towards implementation of those methods up there amongst the best. etc. Much of the development of the ROC input to Developing standards and the process of de- Shift2Rail and other research initiatives will be veloping and implementing them in support of undertaken by the RCG (Research Coordina- the European TSIs is a core role of UIC either in- tion Group) that is a sub-group of the RAE. Its dependently though UIC standards, especially role is described elsewhere in this document important in the disaggregated framework in but it also has the task of coordinating the ROC Europe, or in liaison with bodies such as CEN, input to ERRAC (European Rail Research Advi- CENELEC and ETSI. sory Council) that provides research and inno- Ensuring that these standards are being deve- vation priorities to the European Commission. loped to suit the business model of the Euro- The RAE is now taking responsibility within pean ROC is a task that is essential to the fu- the UIC framework for supporting the secreta- ture growth of the rail system in Europe. Much riat of ERRAC that will run until mid-2015. Un- of the outcome from the research work can der the presidency of UNIFE, this is part of the be published and therefore made more widely rotational arrangements that have operated available to the ROC through the publication within ERRAC since its inception in 2001. ER- of standards. 72 RAC will play a very key role in developing not only the core aspects of Horizon 2020 but also in an advisory capacity to Shift2Rail. The membership of the RAE continues to evolve and a number of smaller and me- dium-sized companies from Europe are now recognising the importance of being a part of the power of union that membership and active participation in the work of the UIC can bring. A core aspect for efficient growth is to have an effective system that is supported by a strong + To learn more suite of standards that establish uniform en- Europe part of the UIC website gineering or technical criteria, methods, pro- www.uic.org/europe cesses and practices and are a strong guide

Key words Unity / Vision / Harmonisation / Business-focussed / Collaboration

MIDDLE-EAST 74 The Middle East offers huge potential for the development of competitive, integrated, multimodal transport system at the crossroads between Europe, “Maghreb and Asia, where railways can play an essential role.” 3 General context of the business activity Railways (TCDD) and vice chaired by Presi- “UIC Middle-East” is one of the 6 UIC Regions dents and Director-Generals of Iranian, Syrian set up with the objective of developing regio- and Jordan Railways. The UIC Regional Office nal solidarity and defining common develop- for the Middle-East based in Tehran provides ment strategies and specific action plans for permanent support to the activities. railways belonging to a coherent geographical Several countries in the Middle-East are stu- achievements area. “UIC Middle-East” groups 12 railway com- dying or implementing large and ambitious to be highlighted panies from 8 Middle-Eastern countries: Iran railway development plans. Let us mention the 3 Cooperation agreement (RAI, Niroorail, Metra), Iraq (IRR), Jordan huge plan for developing high-speed in Turkey, signed in Doha between (ARC, JHR), Qatar (QRC), Saudi Arabia (SRO), with 10,000 km of high-speed lines and 4,000 UIC and ECO Syria (CFS, CFH), Turkey (TCDD), United Arab km of freight lines by 2023, the introduction 3 High-Level Railway Emirates (National Transport Authority NTA). of high-speed in Saudi Arabia, construction Conference in Jordan and Amman Declaration Activities of the region are monitored at Di- and modernisation plans in Iran, a project for rector-General level by the UIC Regional As- nearly 1,000 km of new network in Jordan, 3 The Middle-East MERTCe Rail Training Centre sembly for the Middle-East (RAME) chaired by rail projects decided by the Gulf Cooperation inaugurates activities Süleyman Karaman, President of Turkish State Council (GCC) for the Gulf States, etc. Another in Eskisehir middle-east

Reference development opening up interesting perspec projects need large investments in infrastruc- to how the business tives for rail transportation in the future is the ture, equipment, rolling stock, terminals (inclu- is organised construction or reconstruction of a number ding ports). Joint ventures and partnerships Progress of the implemen- of interconnections at borders between can potentially involve banks and financial ins- tation of these objectives Middle-Eastern countries or borders to other titutions, industries, intermodal operators, port for the Middle-East and regions such as Central Asia. authorities... guidelines for future actions were reviewed at the 11th All these projects demonstrate the strong - Ensuring optimal international interoperabi- Directors-General meeting confidence that Middle-Eastern countries have lity in the Middle-East in order to take advan- of the Regional Assembly in the rail mode for the future and UIC consi- tage of the regional dimension (international for the Middle-East (RAME) held in June 2012 in Doha, ders it one of its missions to support all these corridors, long distance services…). Coopera- Qatar, and during the UIC projects and implementations towards the tion activities aim to improve technical, ope- RAME High-Level Confe- creation of an integrated, competitive, rail rational, commercial, human and legal intero- rence entitled «Rail Vision, Projects and Perspectives transport system serving the entire region. perability for the Middle-East – - Developing regional cooperation on railway Towards an Integrated, 3 Key challenges facing this business technical issues – such as safety, high-speed Competitive, Rail Transport In close cooperation with all member railways development and operations, infrastructure System». This conference, from the region, “UIC Middle-East” concen- management, operations in desert and ex- organised by UIC together 75 with Aqaba Railway and trates its action plan on following main issues: treme conditions – with the support of UIC’s Jordan Hejaz Railway, -Linking all existing and future railway pro- technical expertise was held under the High- Patronage of Jordan’s jects together in the frame of a coherent vision - Defining training programmes tailored to the Minister of Energy and for rail transport development in the Middle- specific needs of the Middle-Eastern region, Mineral Resources & East. This vision shared by all RAME railways create a network of rail training centres in the Minister of Transport, from 4-5 November 2012 in should be supported as much as possible by Middle-East with the professional support of Amman. governments, international organisations and UIC HQ other railway stakeholders, and take into account all potential benefits from the regional/ multiregional dimension and from multimodal + To learn more cooperation www.rameuic.com - Attracting support and interest from poten- www.uic.org/middle-east tial investors and business partners, as these

Key words Development of modern passenger transport systems (intercity and local) / Business model for freight trains / Business opportunities for train stations

PART III UIC SUPPORT SERVICES 74/ FINANCE 75/ INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS 76/ COMMUNICATIONS FINANCE

UIC’s high quality of financial services has become recognised not only by members “but also by international bodies involved in rail development.”

3 General context of the business activity Reference to how Relations with members regarding fees and the business is organised project contributions were affected by the eco- Besides the daily efforts of providing nomic crisis and certain political events, with financial information (legal accounts, less financial investment from members. Never- budget achievement), to save costs for all aspects of UIC Headquarters theless, efforts towards transparency and sta- management, the Finance depart- bility after reducing fee levels have confirmed ment is also in charge of helping member involvement in issues of cooperation. members on Finance operating Rigorous cost management has led to beneficial matters (rail taxation, VAT, revenue 78 sharing). results. In order to lower resources from members, UIC achievements has maintained the level of fees but is looking for to be highlighted new partnerships and is increasing its expertise in European Commission projects. 3 CHRSA: expertise resource to California high speed

World Bank: expertise support 3 Key challenges facing this business 3 in analysis of rail investment UIC is involved in supporting its members all over the world with regional projects and open 3 INESS achievement to all worldwide member events. 3 Stability in HQ running costs It is a daily challenge to deal with worldwide partners in due time and maintain smooth financial relations whilst fully respecting French tax regulations. The UIC Finance team has to deal with more than 150 analytical centres and 50 project stakeholders. UIC has consolidated its reputation of being the best value and quality for managing, coordina- Key words ting and disseminating European Commission VAT / European Commission / Projects / projects and this year was a confirmation of this World Bank purpose. INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS

UIC has become increasingly indispensable as a technical rail expert for all international “bodies involved in rail development.”

3 General context of the business activity achievements A fruitful year with current UIC partners such to be highlighted as the UN and the OSJD, with cross-participation in many seminars, events and technical 3 ADB: International funds for Asian Development working groups. It was also an opportunity to completely review our programme of work 3 CCTT: The historical Trans-Siberian corridor and form of collaboration. as a new golden route At the same time, the search for new 3 ISO: A win-win partnerships as well as renewing former MoUs agreement providing 79 have still remained active with some remaining international standards financial, regional and professional rail organi- for the rail sector (e.g. ADB: UIC identified sations considered to be important for the in- as the rail support and ternational rail community. expert to its railway projects in the Greater Mekong sub-region…. 3 Key challenges facing this business UIC is increasingly recognised as the key ac- 3 CCTT: Renewing the partnership signed in tor for rail development worldwide, providing 2007 to reconfirm UIC’s expertise to organisations for their own ac- wish to support the tions in support of the rail sector. UIC should development of rail transport on the Trans- carefully consider their added-value to its own Siberian international work, since requests from these partners to corridors…) UIC are more and more important.

Key words ADB / CCTT / OSJD / UNITED NATIONS / WORLD BANK / INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION / RAIL INVESTMENTS / INTERNATIONAL RAIL EXPERTISE / NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION COMMUNICATIONS

3 General context of the business achievements to be highlighted activity 2012 was especially dedi- and personal messages The UIC Communica- UIC’s communications activities are cated to the celebration to the railway leaders tions department, which directly linked with the association’s of the 90th anniversary gathered in Paris. also includes the UIC principal missions of illustrating the of UIC, a motto that was UIC’s Communications Documentation Centre, very visible on many manages and proposes advantages of rail transport at global department also has communications tools. the task of managing a large number of tools level and supporting members in their This celebration actual- campaigns and commu- and services to UIC efforts to make rail transport more ef- ly started with a photo nications plans for all the members, depending ficient, more attractive for customers exhibition during the UIC main events and actions on their needs: General Assembly on organised by UIC. and sustainable for society. 7 December 2011 and will The UIC 2012 agenda 3 The UIC website, end with the High-Level was particularly dense specific websites for railway projects 3 Key challenges facing this business Round Table organised with a rich programme on 11 December 2012 UIC also permanently develops and of world congresses and 3 Regular information before the UIC General conferences, respectively through the “UIC improves its communications tools in Assembly in Paris. This dedicated to ERTMS e-News” newsletter order to inform members and partners anniversary provided and Rail Signalling (4,000 readers receive 80 an opportunity to look (Stockholm, Sweden more rapidly and efficiently about the the newsletter via their back on UIC’s history and in April), Sustainable output of international cooperation ac- e-mail address) achievements, but, much Development (Rio+20 tivities. Members are therefore more more, to lead a discus- and COP18 in Doha), 3 The “Reference Docu- closely involved in the life of the inter- sion on UIC’s current High-Speed Rail (Phi- ment – an overview national association through regularly mission in a changing ladelphia, USA in July), of UIC activities 2011- worldwide railway scene Rail Freight and Logis- 2013», the «Activities receiving short news bulletins or more and future challenges for tics (Tangier, Morocco Report», 2012-2013 detailed information on work and pro- the rail world and for our in October), Sustainable in preparation jects led or monitored by UIC. The UIC’s organisation. Development (Venice, A special High-Level Italy in October), Secu- 3 Thematic brochures communications system includes a Round Table was pre- rity (Bratislava, Slovakia and technical reports, wide range of actions and tools using pared to mark this event in October),... videos the UIC website and specialised sites, and a number of pro- A further challenge 3 Press and PR activities the weekly “UIC e-News” newsletter, minent panelists repre- consists in developing (e.g. for congresses senting international specific communications documents with strategic (e.g. refe- and exhibition) institutions other autho- activities to highlight rence document 2011-2013) or technical rities from all regions of the work and successes 3 A new «Media Library» content (reports, flyers), press releases, the world were invited to achieved by the 6 “UIC (access to photos and presence (stands) at leading exhibitions, communicate their views Regions”. videos). etc. The UIC Communications team also develops and supports a large number Key words of actions on behalf of working bodies Illustrate UIC values / promote rail transport / and technical departments at UIC HQ, inform members / support campaigns / highlight UIC or for specific events such as UIC world congresses and conferences. results / support UIC Regions INTERNATIONAL UNION OF RAILWAYS 16, rue Jean Rey F – 75015 PARIS (France) Tel.: + 33 (0) 1 44 49 20 20 Fax: + 33 (0) 1 44 49 20 29 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.uic.org

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