The Voice of European Railways

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1 The Voice of European Railways

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3 Infrastructure Modern, efficient and reliable infrastructure is the backbone of the European economy. The rail network in Europe enables the transport of passengers and goods across member states with high efficiency and low emissions km of railway lines are managed by CER member companies in Europe. This is equivalent to travelling around the Earth about five times. >90% of Europe s passenger trains are on time. >50% of railway lines in Europe are electrified. These lines carry most of the rail transport across Europe. The Voice of European Railways Passenger transport Passengers are at the heart of the European railway business. From longdistance high-speed trains to local and regional trains, the railways have something to offer to each customer. 83% 9.7 billion passengers were carried by the CER members in Europe in 2016 more than the world s population. 80% of passengers choose highspeed trains over planes when travel time by train is less than 2.5 hours. More than eight out of ten Europeans live within 30 minutes of a railway station.

4 Freight transport Rail freight is particularly well placed to reduce Europe s dependence on imported fuels, due to its high energy efficiency and major reliance on electric energy. Rail freight can support Europe s competitiveness if the right framework conditions are set in place. Economic footprint Rail is an essential component of the transport system, and transport is an essential function of any modern economy million tonnes of cargo were transported by CER members in times the weight of the Pyramid of Cheops. 17.4% of inland freight was transported by rail in the EU in % Inland waterways 17.4% Rail 4.8% Pipeline Main goods transported by rail 27% Fossil fuels 28% Metals, mineral & mining products 35% Economic size of Europe s rail sector (GVA) 68 bn (46%) 147 bn Direct Indirect Millions of persons employed Goods in containers 1.3 >1 million directly million indirectly ONE job in railway transport creates more than ONE other job in indirectly dependent economic activities. 79 bn (54%) 71.7% Road

5 Environment Rail contributes to reducing the transport users environmental burden on society with its exceptionally low total external costs. Travelling by rail is less CO 2 intensive compared to road or air transport Specific CO 2 emissions per transport mode Passenger Rail (28.39 gco 2 /pkm) Road ( gco 2 /pkm) Air ( gco 2 /pkm) Interoperability and safety Interoperability and safety enhance and ensure the seamless and safe circulation of passengers and goods on railway vehicles across the European Union and even beyond its borders. Rail is the safest mode of land transport Fatalities per billion passenger-kilometres for different modes of transport ( ) 3,0 2,5 Freight 2,0 Rail (15.6 gco 2 /tkm) Inland waterways (50.62 gco 2 /tkm) Road (139.8 gco 2 /tkm) 1,5 1,0 Rail only accounts for 1.7% of total energy consumption in transport although it carries 17.4% of inland freight and 7.6% of passengers in Europe (EU28). 1.3% 1.7% Inland waterways Rail 14.4% Aviation 82.6% Road 0,5 0,0 Railway passenger Bus/coach occupant Car occupant

6 CER at a glance CER is the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies. Founded in 1988 Based in Brussels Who we work with More than 70 members and partners Has a team of 20+ employees from across Europe European institutions Council of the EU, European Commission, European Parliament, European Union Agency for Railways, Shift2Rail Other organisations including: Allrail, ASECAP, CEEP, CIT, EBRD, EFRTC, EIB, EIM, EPF, ERF, ERFA, ETF, IRU, OSJD, OTIF, RNE, SEETO, T&E, UIC, UIP, UIRR, UITP, UNIFE, World Bank

7 Member benefits The CER membership is open to enterprises who are involved in rail services (passenger, freight and/or infrastructure) and are based in Europe. CER members benefit from: A well-known and established voice representing the sector s interests at EU level; Regular up-to-date information and analysis on EU legislative processes; Access to numerous working groups shaping sector positions in different areas; The possibility to contribute to EU standardisation and regulation; A unique peer-to-peer network. For further information, send an to contact@cer.be CER membership CER represents more than 70 members and partners. CER MEMBERS and PARTNERS come from EU-28, Norway, Switzerland, EU candidate countries (Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey), and Western Balkan countries. CER also has partners in Georgia, Israel, Japan, Moldova, and Ukraine. CER has a diversity of members ranging from longestablished bodies to new entrants and both private and public-sector organisations. 73% 77% 93% 6.7% National associations 12% Passenger operators 16% Freight operators 13.3% Passenger and freight operators 8% Other of the European rail network length of the European rail freight business of rail passenger operations in Europe 32% Integrated companies 12% Infrastructure managers CER is the only European association that represents the entire railway system.

8 The Voice of European Railways COMMUNITY OF EUROPEAN RAILWAY AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANIES CER aisbl Avenue des Arts, Bruxelles Tel: Fax: Data is sourced from CER statistics, UIC, EEA, EU Agency for Railways, the European Commission statistical pocketbook 2017 EU Transport in Figures, Eurostat energy statistics, Eurostat transport statistics. Photos kindly provided by CER members and Fotolia.com. Disclaimer: CER, nor any person acting on its behalf, may be responsible for the use to which information contained in this publication may be put, nor for any errors which may appear despite careful preparation and checking. Reproduction is authorised, provided the source is acknowledged. Design and production: (mp 5660)