Gateway to European Rail Infrastructure. UIC ebusiness Conference. October 12 th 2006

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1 Gateway to European Rail Infrastructure UIC ebusiness Conference October 12 th

2 The Association RailNetEurope is an Association of European Infrastructure Managers to promote international railway business. Main Aim Support Railway Undertakings in international business RNE promotes easy and fast access to the European Railway Infrastructure better Rail Infrastructure Services enhanced quality of rail increased efficiency for international traffic 2

3 Members 31 Infrastructure Managers are members of RNE acting as ONE company within the field of European rail traffic. 3

4 Members This company today covers 24 European countries, serving around km 4

5 Target Groups of RNE Main target group: Railway Undertakings Main target group are Railway Undertakings With international business Freight Passenger Also Authorised Applicants are entering the business 5

6 Target Groups of RNE RNE task: support Railway Undertakings with international business RNE has improved the framework and conditions for European Railway business, e.g. Timetabling processes for RUs across all RNE members are synchronised All major deadlines for the international timetabling process of RUs now are harmonised RUs are provided with pre-constructed paths of standardised quality RUs have increased transparency on all European IM issues (pricing, access) RU are having with the OSS a neutral consulting partner for their international business aims 6

7 International Timetabling Processes RNE designs processes for international timetabling Handbook for international timetabling RNE has set up a process handbook for international timetabling that is valid across all RNE members and customers. Customer Order Forms RNE provides customers with order forms for train paths and study requests that are harmonised and accepted across all RNE members. 7

8 Train Paths Services RNE provides train paths for international traffic Tailor-Made Paths RNE members provide their customers with international train paths solutions that are fully tailor-made. Project for ad-hoc path improvement Catalogue Paths On main European rail corridors, RNE members provide pre-planned train paths. They help to display spare capacity, quality parameters and are available at shortest notice. 8

9 Sales Services A dedicated sales organisation and harmonised contracts have been set up to support the customers. One-Stop-Shop The OSS is the main customer contact of RNE it provides easy and fast access to all products and services of RNE members. RNE Contracts for customers RNE provides Common access contract for all RNE members Framework Agreement for reserving capacity on several periods. 9

10 IT Tools RNE IT tools promote efficiency and transparency of processes and services Pathfinder Web based communication system for optimization of international train path coordination Improving efficiency of international time tabling and guarantees transparency throughout the process Free of charge from 2006 for users EICIS Provides fast pricing information on an international basis. Works as web based umbrella for RNE members pricing systems Free of charge for users 10

11 IT Tools Pathfinder The international train path coordination process before the use of Pathfinder Based on pencil and paper Limited in flexibility and performance Loss of information during the process 60% construction 40% communication 11

12 IT Tools Pathfinder Target Groups Infrastructure Managers (all RNE members will use Pathfinder by the end of 2006) Railway Undertakings and other train operators with international Rail Business in Europe Benefits Simplification of the coordination process Reduction of languages problems Increase of the reliability of the coordinated paths International standardization of the data structure Availability of international timetable data Support for the implementation of the EU-Infrastructure-package More planning capacity for grown demands 12

13 IT Tools Pathfinder is an web based communication platform for the optimization of the international train path coordination. available since September 2003 improving the efficiency of international time tabling and guarantees transparency throughout the process usable for annual timetable as well as for short term planning free of charge from 2006 for users 13

14 IT Tools Pathfinder - The timetable coordination platform local planning data RU IM A local planning data Pathfinder Adapter Portal of a IM website OSS Pathfinder Adapter Pathfinder Application server Pathfinder - Server on the web 14

15 IT Tools Pathfinder - The timetable coordination platform local planning data IM Adapter XML International timetable information International station names ENEE MERITS 15

16 IT Issues Pathfinder Pathfinder Users having access to the System per August 17 th 2006 Over 400 Users 25 IM Companies 39 RU Companies 16

17 IT Issues Pathfinder Status Report on Pathfinder Users having access to the System in Over 400 Users 25 IM Companies 39 RU Companies 17

18 IT Tools Pathfinder next steps Better user assistance regarding data quality Improvement of workflow functions Extended adapter technology Improvement of the connection between EICIS and Pathfinder (possible integration of both tools in one system) 18

19 IT Tools Pathfinder contact information Management Functions: Uwe Kolk Erlenkamp 22 D Hamburg, Germany +49 / 163 / ukolk@ivii.de Technical Support & Training: Jürgen Heissenberger RNE Joint Office Annagasse 12 / 5 A 1010 Vienna, Austria +43 / 1 / pathfinder@rne.at Or contact the RailNetEurope Joint Office mailbox@rne.at 19

20 IT Tools EICIS European Infrastructure Charging Information System Concept Web based system for providing pricing information on international corridors Target Group Railway Undertakings, OSS Representatives Availability 17 IM participating, all RNE members from

21 IT Tools EICIS European Infrastructure Charging Information System Main Features Calculating charges for train paths, station fees, shunting fees The train path can be graphically visualized Benefits for Customer Transparency on European charging fees Price information immediately one click away Available via Internet 24 hours a day Free of charge 21

22 IT Tools EICIS contact information Jürgen Heissenberger RNE Joint Office Annagasse 12 / 5 A 1010 Vienna, Austria +43 / 1 / eicis@rne.at Or contact the RailNetEurope Joint Office mailbox@rne.at 22

23 IT Tools Future RNE IT Tool 23

24 IT Tools Europtirails - Scope Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of train running on European rail corridors in the operational range through information sharing and support between IMs for Customers (RU) 24

25 IT Tools Europtirails has been devloped by a consortium of IMs. Now after finalisation RNE is the preferred future host of the system. European Commission EU / DG TREN Europtirails Consortium 6 IMs: RFF (Project Leader) DB-Netz ÖBB ProRail RFI SBB 1 Railway consultant: Systra 25

26 IT Tools Europtirails - Objectives Reduce delays on international corridors Improve quality of service Transparency on the corridors Disturbed situations Optimise the capacity offer unscheduled operation Expected Time of Arrival for customers 26

27 IT Tools Europtirails Actors / Users Main Actors IMs Operational dispatching centres - Central and / or Regional Other Users Railway Undertakings OSS (One Stop Shop) Future possible users Timetabling services Corridor managers 27

28 IT Tools Europtirails Three Functions (models) Information Supply information on trains and operations in real time on the basis of UIC leaflet 407 Monitoring Supply quality analysis (punctuality, reasons of delays) provide input for EPR Path assembly Find suitable train path in disturbed situation 28

29 IT Tools Europtirails for more information please visit Or contact the RailNetEurope Joint Office 29

30 IT Strategy To connect all existing and future national and international applications / systems an common IT Strategy has to be developed 30

31 IT Strategy Today International IT Systems were developed autonomously Little IT coordination between IMs Single, not standardized interfaces from national to the international systems (i.e. many-to-many interfaces for Pathfinder, EICIS, Europtirails, RU s or ordering systems, etc.) National calculation schemas for IS pricing has to be re-implemented in EICIS Different interchange formats EICIS contains basic network data, Pathfinder does not Pathfinder bases stop points on UIC ENEE codes, EICIS does not 31

32 IT Strategy Today long term planning mid term planning ad hoc planning operation after sales Pathfinder EUROPTIRAILS EPR pricing rules 1 EICIS pricing rules 2 pricing rules 3 international planning system 1 planning system 2 control system 1 control system 2 pricing system 1 planning system 2 control system 3 pricing system 2 pricing system 3 national RU 32

33 IT Strategy Next steps: integrate EICIS and Pathfinder long term planning mid term planning ad hoc planning operation after sales Pathfinder (incl. EICIS) pricing rules 1 pricing rules 3 pricing rules 2 EUROPTIRAILS EPR international planning system 1 planning system 2 pricing system 1 planning system 2 pricing system 2 pricing system 3 control system 1 control system 2 control system 3 national RU 33

34 IT Strategy Future developments: Introducing the Data Connection Platform long term planning mid term planning ad hoc planning operation after sales pricing rules 1 Pathfinder/EICIS pricing rules 2 pricing rules 3 EUROPTIRAILS EPR international planning system 1 planning system 2 pricing system 1 planning system 2 pricing system 2 pricing system 3 control system 1 control system 2 control system 3 RU national 34

35 IT Strategy Pro and Cons of the Data Connection Platform Pro Con Reduce number of data connections = reduce maintenance costs Compliant with SEDP and TAF TSI common interface for IM / RU connectivity; common solution saves IMs individual costs Establishing XML as common interchange format for integration Marketing approach and starting point for further developments and easy connection of new partners Dedicated organization with staff is needed and has to be set up Business model has to be developed (but it shows the benefit) Burden onto the IM to configure some of their IT in the beginning Initial investments needed for hardware and configuration Community platform for technical discussion regarding data exchange Leads to savings due to use standardization potentials and quality improvements 35

36 Contact More information and contact details can be found at THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTION! 36