Rolling Stock Approval

The rail system is currently undergoing major technical and institutional changes at both national and European level. Over the past decade or so, new players have emerged alongside the incumbent operators, new infrastructures are being planned, new types of operation are being developed, and numerous private companies specializing in transport are operating on the networks. Faced with these profound changes, it has become essential to have national safety authorities (NSAs) capable of ensuring the coherence and safety of the system, contributing to the interoperability of European networks while ensuring fair treatment of the various players. One of the major difficulties for the development of Community railways stems from the fact that rolling stock authorized for entry into service in one Member State is not automatically accepted in another. Cross-acceptance of rolling stock, commonly referred to as "cross-acceptance", is one of the main reasons for this. Cross Acceptance "As a result, international carriers have to undergo repeated homologation procedures in the member states where they plan to operate. Experience shows that this situation leads to delays and additional costs for both rail companies and manufacturers. With the advent of new, alternative modes of transport and the " low cost "On the European market, railway companies have had to review their business models, and they know that successful homologation of their rolling stock is a prerequisite for implementing their new win-back strategy.