Showcase train project ‘too complex’ / Unified system slows high-speed railways

The European Rail Traffic Management System, a multi-billion euro showcase project aimed at getting Europe’s trains to run seamlessly from one country to another is unnecessarily complex and has been poorly managed, prompting a series of costly delays, according to leading figures in the sector.

UNIFE: ERTMS Homepage http://www.ertms.com/

UIC: ERTMS Homepage http://ertms.uic.asso.fr/index.html

European Commission: DG Energy and Transport: Transport: Rail: Rail Transport and Interoperability: Public consultations: Consultation on ERTMS: the European Deployment Plan http://ec.europa.eu/transport/rail/consultation/2007_ertms_en.htm

United Kingdom: Office of Rail Regulation: Rail health & safety: Infrastructure & rolling stock: Train protection: Train protection types: ERTMS http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/server/show/nav.1561

Wikipedia: European Rail Traffic Management System http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ERTMS

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