Sustainable Surface Transport (SST) Calls Content. Journée d information. nationale Programme de travail 2010 Transport

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1 Sustainable Surface Transport (SST) Calls Content FP7-SST SST-2010-RTD-1 Journée d information nationale Programme de travail 2010 Transport 11 Septembre 2009-Paris

2 1. General Aspects Water Road Rail

3 THEME 7.2 Sustainable Surface Transport SST for PEOPLE and GOODS Rail Road towards greener transport Water a guided tour through the Work Programme 2010

4 SST FOUNDATIONS SST BUILT ON Experience and existing activities, impacts, RTD results, consultation including Member States Policy dimension (European Research Area, Transport White Paper mid-term review, wide range of EU Policies), Industry support package, Green Car. Strategic, environmental and social dimension Industrial dimension input from Technology Platforms ERTRAC ERRAC WATERBORNE and EIRAC and EURFORUM Flexibility to cope with emergencies, annual emphasis

5 SST GLOBAL OBJECTIVE SST Contribute to European Transport System (s) Develop greener, smarter and safer Surface Transport System (s) Secure the leading role of EU transport industry in the global market HOW?

6 RTD ACTIONS embracing SST Integrated Surface Transport Systems (3 modes) Vehicle/Vessel Infrastructure Users interactions, interfaces, logistics, Transport Networks & Services Integrating stakeholders, disciplines, activities, etc 5 Activity Lines +CROSS+ CROSS-CUTTING CUTTING + GREEN CAR initiative In line with societal & industrial challenges

7 Break-through research BY MEANS Activities to achieve step changes in sustainable transport Large and Multi-disciplinary technology Basic and applied research Development of innovative solutions for surface transport products, processes, operations and services Structuring European surface transport research Supporting programme implementation (SMEs, international cooperation, communication, citizen awareness and support to new policies related to transport, etc) Socio-economic research SST

8 Call emphasis 2008: CO2 emissions reduction and mitigating climate change 2010: step changes for CO2 emissions reduction 3 research challenges For each, a budget has been earmarked For each a group of topics has been defined: The development of rail freight transportation (Group of topics N 1, million) Eco-innovations in shipbuilding and waterborne transportation (Group of topics N 2, million) The electrification of road and urban transport (Group of topics N 3, 40 million) Reintroduction of topics from previous calls (Group of topics N 4, 10 million).

9 WP STRUCTURE SST WP ( ) GREENING COMODALITY I F R E URBAN URBAN N I G H T ECO N O V A SAFETY & SECURITY T I COMPETITIVENESS O N CROSS-CUTTING F I L L I N G G AP S EXPECTED IMPACTS CALL EMPHASIS** GREEN CAR Activities are sub-divided in Areas and Topics **annual basis

10 2. Work Programme 2010 Water Road Rail

11 LEGAL REFERENCE SST-2010-RTD-1 with reference to: FP7 Specific Programme Cooperation Legal basis: Annual SST Work Programme Call text and Call Fiche THEME 7 TRANSPORT SUB-THEME Sustainable Surface Transport (SST) Call:FP7-(SST) RTD-1 Budget: 93.79M Open date: 30 July 2009 Closure date: 14 January 2010

12 SST Work Programme organised by ACTIVITIES 5 activities in line with the strategic objectives, to ensure impact and facilitate visibility and understanding +1 cross cutting activity in support of SST Activities are sub-divided in AREAS TERMINOLOGY Research areas are broad domains of investigation, stable during the coming years, and whose expected impacts are indicated Areas are addressed by TOPICS Identification of research contents to be addressed by proposals to be submitted in the call. Topics are either Level 1 or Level 2 According to the degree of specification in the WP Topics are in groups of topics New 2010

13 TOPICS LEVELS SST Level 1 (GENERIC) - Define broad fields of activity - Normally common to all modes - Encourage synergies between modes - Proposal do not need to cover all the topic content Level 2 (SPECIFIC) - Mission oriented - Explicit in their formulation - Mostly specific to one mode - Proposals need to cover all aspects of topic content examples

14 SST PROPOSALS apply to TOPICS SST.2010.x.y.z Each TOPIC (SST x.y.z.) refers to an Activity (x), an Area (y) and specifies the type of proposal in terms of: S&T Content New Scale Small Scale : EC funding less than 3 M Large Scale : EC funding more than 3M New limits!!! Funding scheme Collaborative Projects: CP, Coordination and Support Actions: CSA-CA, CSA-SA) Topics are either Level 1 or Level 2 According to the degree of specification in the WP (Note: Not same as large or small and different to AAT call) New Group of topics (4 groups)

15 Targeted approach on key technologies towards achieving a step change in reducing transport CO2 emissions. Actions supported under the European Green Cars Initiative Targeted groups of topics, with individual budgets and ranking lists. Green Cars, a coordinated group of topics directed towards electrification of road transport. Rail Freight, Research to stimulate and facilitate transport of more freight by rail. Eco innovation in the waterborne transport sector. Innovations that enhance the economic environmental benefit of waterborne transport. Closing gaps in previously uncovered, targeting strategic themes. NOVELTIES NEW 2010 SST-2010-RTD-1 New budget limits (3M < & >3M ) to maximize impact from lower (compared to 2008,2007) call budget.

16 Calls Specifications FP7-SST SST-2010-RTD-1 Date of publication: 30 July 2009 Deadline: 14 January 2010 Total indicative budget RTD-1: M Funding schemes : NEW 2010 CP: Collaborative Projects - Call RTD-1 Small & medium scale < 3M EC funding Large scale > 3M EC funding CSA: Coordination Support Action Coordinating (Also CP s): min 3 partners, 2 MEM or AS states.

17 Modal Shift Green Car Activities Safety Cross Cutting Greening Competitiveness Urban

18 Products and Operations ACTIVITY 1: Greening Environmentally friendly transport through the greening of transport products and operations. Expected impact Contribution to CO 2 reduction emissions: 30% by 2020, 60% to 80% beyond 2050 Reduction of exhaust and local emissions in view of compliance with future legislation Increased share of bio-fuels and alternative hydrocarbon fuels with improved efficiency Support the introduction of hydrogen and fuel cells Reduction of external and interior noise and vibration At least neutral impact to climate change

19 ACTIVITY 2 Modal Shift & Decongestion Logistics and intermodal transport Better transport efficiency between modes while recognising complementarities Expected impact Improve the interfaces between transport modes Maximize cargo capacity Optimize logistics services within global supply chains At least neutral impact on climate change

20 ACTIVITY 3: Urban Mobility New Transport and Mobility Concepts Expected impact Introduction of new urban transport solutions and technologies Inclusion and better access for all Reduction of CO2, pollutant emission and noise Increased safety and energy efficiency At least neutral impact on climate change

21 Integrated Safety and Security ACTIVITY 4 Safety & Security Technologies and solutions to improve safety and security in transport operations and protect of vulnerable users Expected impact Increase the level of safety and security of the transport system and its components in order to reduce the number of fatalities and the level of injuries caused by transport accidents Decrease the level of human error and increase the safety performance of the infrastructure through positive interactions between pilot/infrastructure/vehicle Maintain the level of safety and security in transport, whilst contributing to mitigation of GH effect and reduction of CO2 emission At least neutral impact to climate change

22 ACTIVITY 5: Competitiveness Industrial Processes Cost-effective processes to strengthen competitiveness. Expected impact Reduction of development lead time Reduction of manufacturing and construction cost Reduction of maintenance cost Increase employment levels, create new skills and improve working conditions Emergence of new high-tech SMEs At least neutral impact on climate change Strengthening of global competitiveness of European Industries

23 ACTIVITY 5: Competitiveness Products and Services Product and system concepts meeting end-user needs, ensuring quality and services strengthening European competitiveness. Expected impact Maintain market-share for large cruise ship production Develop the new generation of surface transport products Decrease CO2 emissions and other pollutants Create new niche markets Improve the quality and competitiveness of surface services Reduce maintenance and inspection costs Create economic development, jobs and new skills with a special focus on green technologies Emergence of new high-tech SMEs At least neutral impact on climate change

24 ACTIVITY 6: Cross-Cutting Cutting For Sustainable Surface Transport Support an integrated surface transport system across SST s strategic activities Expected impact Support programme implementation Structure European Research Creation of a SST ERA Support existing and emerging EC policies Considering at least neutral impact to climate change Achieve SST expected impacts and ensure at least a neutral impact on climate change

25 ACTIVITY 7: European Green Car Initiative The European Green Car Initiative Research for improved; combustion engine heavy duty vehicles, electric & hybrid vehicles, intelligent transport systems together with logistics and mobility. Expected impact From an environmental and energy point of view there is an urgent need to find alternatives to fossil fuels in order to secure future energy supply, to guarantee the availability of appropriate material recycling technologies, and to. Rapid development of technologies supporting the massive emergence of more efficient and sustainable road transport solutions Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other potential environmental impacts related to the automotive industry lifecycle Ensure jobs, economic activity and competitive advantage to automotive industries in the global market

26 Topic Groups 1 Rail 2 Water 3 Road 4 Other

27 Call SST RTD -1 Indicative budget : 93.79M Total Topics Open: 21 (12 level 1; 9 level 2 : 15 less 3M, 3 Gtr 3M, 3 CA) 4 Topic Groups Group Topics 1: Rail freight Transport M 6 Topics; 5 less 3M, 1 Gtr 3M Group Topics 2: Eco Innovation in shipbuilding and waterborne Transport M 5 Topics; 3 less 3M, 1 Gtr 3M + 1 CA Group Topics 3: Green car, Electrification of Road and Urban Transport. 40 M 7 Topics; 5 less 3M +3 CA Group Topics 4: Closing Gaps, Rest of Topics. 10 M 3 Topics; 2 less 3M, 1 Gtr 3M TOPICS Call Overview

28 Group of Topics 1 Development of Rail Freight Transportation

29 Group of Topics 1 Rail Freight Transportation Background To support the European transport policy objective to increase the share of rail freight transportation To support the transposition of the 3 rail packages Directives within Member States To achieve the objective of tripling the share in volume of rail freight transportation, as formulated in ERRAC 2020 vision To fill gaps in the research from previous years

30 Rail Freight Topics Overview Group Topics 1 Rail freight Transport M Activity GREENING 1 topic level 1; small or medium Activity ENCOURAGING MODAL SHIFT- DECONGESTION 1 topic level 1; small or medium Activity SAFETY & SECURITY 1 topic level 2; small or medium Activity COMPETITIVENESS 3 topics level 2 ;2 small or medium, 1 large

31 Group of Topics 1: Rail Freight FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 TOPIC Level 1 - SST Carbon footprint of freight transport Objective: Add environmental information to operational supply chain management systems that are developed for individual transport modes and also integrate this information across multimodal supply chains. Coverage: A measurement framework on emissions (particular CO2) in the context of logistics chains information needs for emissions gathering of emissions' information along the supply chain environmental parameters & measurement methods integration into the information systems/platforms for logistic chain management Special emphasis: Measurement framework on emissions (particular CO2) for logistics chains and demonstrate accurate measurements of these emissions can contribute much more accurate estimates carbon footprint of freight cargo transport. Transport modes: all transport modes, rail freight Funding schemes: level 1 CP (small/medium scale)

32 TOPIC Level 1 - SST Fast implementation of innovative/effective rail technologies to improve rail freight services Objective: Develop technologies and solutions to improve competitiveness of rail freight. Coverage: Design of rolling stock and infrastructure components and systems Development of rail freight solutions near to market Harmonisation and standardisation to encourage greater freight productivity Evaluate the suitability of emerging technologies to fast implementation Special emphasis: These technologies and solutions must be cost effective, should be technically and operationally fast and easy to implement. Transport modes: Rail Group of Topics 1: Rail Freight Funding schemes: level 1 CP (small/medium scale) FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1

33 TOPIC Level 2 -SST Minimizing the risk of fatigue failure of railway axles Objective: Find a practical solution to fatigue limit determination in railway axles and develop new steel grades. Coverage: Innovative method(s) to determinate the fatigue limit Improved design of the axles for roughness including development of painting and coating Simplified non-destructive testing Special emphasis: Optimisation of the costs of the products and its safety characteristics. Transport modes: Rail Group of Topics 1: Rail Freight FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 Funding schemes: Level 2 CP (small/medium scale)

34 TOPIC Level 2 -SST Automated and cost effective railway infrastructure maintenance Objective: Find solutions that will reduce the time required for possessions or ultimately remove the need for them, leading to increased time capacity. Coverage: First step towards fully automatic maintenance and component renewal Development of automatic maintenance planning systems High speed infrastructure inspection techniques Decision support tools to maximize utilisation of capacity Transport modes: Rail Group of Topics 1: Rail Freight FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 Funding schemes: level 2 CP (small/medium scale)

35 Group of Topics 1: Rail Freight FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 TOPIC Level 2 -SST The sustainable freight railway: Designing the freight vehicle track system for higher delivered tonnage with improved availability at reduced cost Objective: Improve the sustainability and competitiveness of rail freight by reducing maintenance time and costs, thus facilitating traffic increase and the opening up of new market opportunities. Coverage: Correlation of track damage levels with vehicle design parameters Duty requirements for current and future freight traffic flows Track design requirements for reduced maintenance Wheel set, suspension, bogies and brakes design requirements Recommendations for the whole-system implementation A practical demonstration of potential technological solutions Special emphasis: Whole system approach to vehicle and track degradation. Transport modes: Rail Funding schemes: level 2 CP (Large)

36 Group of Topics 1: Rail Freight FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 TOPIC Level 2 -SST Step changes in rail freight logistics: new technologies and methods to increase freight competitiveness in the emerging low density, high value market Objective: Optimise rail freight services to match seamlessly with customers supply chains. Coverage: Assess the feasibility of LVHVHS services within existing networks Define freight trains with modular design to meet new market demands Develop freight trains with optimal length Develop suitable handling and transhipment techniques and deployment Enhance interfaces with other transport modes in the supply chain Special emphasis: Activities will lead to new technologies and methods in rail freight logistics needed to increase rail freight market share. Transport modes: Rail Funding schemes: level 2 CP (small/medium scale)

37 Group of Topics 2 Eco-innovations in shipbuilding and waterborne transportation

38 Group of Topics 2 Eco-innovations in shipbuilding and waterborne transportation Background Europe can only survive if it concentrates on high technology added-value solutions Eco-innovations can provide decisive competitive advantage to European industries in view of future international legislation Eco-innovations address CO2 emissions reduction step changes.

39 Waterborne Eco Innovation Topics Overview Group Topics 2 Waterborne Eco-Innovation M Activity GREENING 2 small topics:1 level 1 & 1 level 2; Activity COMPETITIVENESS 2 topics: 1 small, 1 large both level 2 ; Activity Cross-Cutting Activities 1 Topic CSA coordinating

40 TOPIC Level 1 -SST Energy efficiency of ships Objective: Optimize the energy efficiency of cargo ships for given service and environmental conditions by optimizing ship design and operation. Coverage: Group of Topics 2: Waterborne Eco-Innovation Development of tools to assess the overall energy balance Analysis of prime factors affecting energy consumption Drag reduction technologies, based on CAE and experimental techniques Integrated conventional and unconventional approaches from nonpolluting sources and advanced recovery systems Transport modes: Waterborne FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 Funding schemes: level 1 CP (small/medium scale)

41 Group of Topics 2: Waterborne Eco-Innovation FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 TOPIC Level 2 -SST Advanced after-treatment solutions for mitigation of emissions from ships Objective: Develop and validate combined solutions for costeffective reduction of emissions (CO 2, NO X, SO X, PM2.5) and all type of ships at sea, in coastal areas and in ports. Coverage: Development of smoke-free and emission reduction after-treatment technologies Advanced cost-effective scenarios and operations to reduce emissions of existing vessels by technology combinations Advanced cost-effective scenarios to reduce emissions during port operations Transport modes: Waterborne Funding schemes: level 2 CP (small/medium scale) n1

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43 TOPIC Level 2 -SST Improved through-life asset management through application of advanced production, retrofit and dismantling processes. Objective: Improve the competitive position of European companies in the shipbuilding sector by introducing environmentally friendly and efficient materials and processes. Coverage: Group of Topics 2: Waterborne Eco-Innovation Eco-innovative processes, materials and modules Prototype designs and applications demonstrating the life cycle benefits Identification of skills and technologies required to consistently use those techniques Concepts for improved cooperation between European actors in the ship life cycle Transport modes: Waterborne Funding schemes: level 2 CP (small/medium scale) FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1

44 TOPIC Level 2 -SST Competitive continental shipping including port operations Objective: Making short-sea and inland shipping more competitive, safer and cleaner while ensuring efficient door-to-door supply chains through the development of co-modality and logistics. Coverage: Group of Topics 2: Waterborne Eco-Innovation Development and validation of novel next generation ship types for inland and short-sea shipping Novel ship concepts based on modularization and standardization New integrated, safe and reliable energy systems for propulsion and auxiliary services Efficient and clean operations in ports Support collaborative design of ships which should be capable to be integrated in existing design and simulations platforms Transport modes: Waterborne Funding schemes: level 2 CP (Large scale) FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1

45 Group of Topics 2: Waterborne Eco-Innovation FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 TOPIC SST Towards improved technology transfers Objective: Support the application of research results and innovative technologies in smaller companies by an enhanced partnership, information exchange and technology transfer Coverage: Identification of technologies with the highest potential impact on competitiveness and environmental performance Dissemination of information about best practice and available research results Implementation of selected «show cases» Definition and validation of concepts for collaborative services, design and production networks The action shall seek to establish lasting and autonomous networks on European scale including European less developed regions. Special emphasis: Facilitate exchange of technologies towards SMEs, considering their specific need for robust, efficient and cost efficient technologies Transport modes: All surface transport Funding schemes: CSA: CA

46 Group of Topics 3 The electrification of road and urban transport

47 Group of Topics 3 The electrification of road and urban transport Background Electric power can be produced by clean and renewable energy Research on electric components, their integration into vehicles and on electric vehicle concepts can drastically improve energy efficiency New system approaches and business models for battery management can lead to short to medium term large scale deployment of electric cars Further progress on Lithium-ion batteries will improve attractiveness of electric cars

48 Green Car: electrification of road and urban transport Topics Overview Group Topics 3 Green Car electrification 40 M Activity THE EUROPEAN GREEN CARS INITIATIVE 7 level 1 topics: <= 3M

49 Group of Topics 3: electrification of road and urban transport FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 TOPIC Level 1 -GC.SST Electrical machines Objective: development of electric machines that are at the same time cheap and highly efficient (on a wide torque/speed range) with high power to weight and volume ratios, reliable and robust, and capable to be mass-produced. Particular attention should therefore be paid to the availability of some raw materials, in particular those needed for the magnetic components, as well as to the integration with the required electronic components. Coverage: Exploring innovative topologies and concepts (including consideration of intrinsic fault tolerance) for the various types of applications (from in-wheel to stand-alone or engine-integrated ones). Researching high performance conductive, magnetic and insulating materials. Defining simplified, high efficiency cooling concepts. Developing advanced magnetic modelling tools. Defining automated manufacturing concepts that, given the gradual introduction of these devices, are flexible enough to be capable of supporting efficient manufacturing at the different rates needed in the early and full scale phases of the electrification process. Transport modes: Road Transport Funding schemes: level 1 CP <= 3M

50 Group of Topics 3: electrification of road and urban transport FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 TOPIC Level 1 -GC.SST Integrated electric auxiliaries and on-board systems Objective: developing reliable and energy efficient electric auxiliaries to match current comfort, safety and driveability customer expectations. Coverage: electrified components and subsystems (climate control, lighting, power steering, infotainment, braking systems, pumps, after-treatment, etc) optimised in terms of efficiency, size, weight and cost (design for manufacturing) In some cases, such as steering and braking, due consideration of regulations and safety, needs to taken. Developing energy harvesting concepts which could compensate other auxiliaries' energy consumptions. Studying other energy control devices, such as actively controlled glasses, to optimize the energy flows. The development of specific auxiliaries and heat recovery systems for heavy duty vehicles (in particular buses) is also acceptable for applications where these differ significantly form light duty vehicle ones and where they represent a significant share of the vehicle's global energy requirements and therefore would provide a significant power saving potential. Synergies with other transport modes such as light rail would be preferable. Transport modes: Road Transport Funding schemes: level 1 CP <= 3M

51 Group of Topics 3: electrification of road and urban transport FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 TOPIC Level 1 -GC.SST Optimised thermal engine development and integration Objective: highly efficient, compact, clean and low cost engines for advanced plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles with range extenders, aiming at significant improvements over future Euro 6 standards for noxious emissions. Coverage: Highly innovative engines, based on alternative architectures or cycles, particularly adapted for this application. Extremely downsized automotive engines with the associated gearbox if necessary. Existing engines from other applications potentially well adapted to the range extender role. Transport modes: Road Transport Funding schemes: level 1 CP <= 3M

52 TOPIC Level 1 -GC.SST Smart storage integration Objective: physical on-board integration of smart battery packs for pure electric and plug-in vehicles, for both fixed and removable solutions, providing adequate level of electrical and fire safety in normal and abuse conditions. Coverage: Developing innovative concepts for the physical integration in the vehicle structure. Smartly integrating the battery pack in the various on-board systems (electric, cooling, monitoring). Considering the implications of both the above points in the case of removable packs and assess the benefits and disadvantages, and therefore the feasibility of the quick-change concept (if possible also in view of its environmental, cost, logistic and life cycle impacts) Transport modes: Road Transport Funding schemes: level 1 CP <= 3M Group of Topics 3: electrification of road and urban transport FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1

53 Group of Topics 3: electrification of road and urban transport FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 TOPIC Level 1 -GC.SST Advanced electric vehicle concepts Objective: holistic development of innovative vehicle concepts and architectures to achieve optimised performance with as little as possible cost, weight, comfort and performance penalties compared to today's vehicles while optimizing environmental performance, particularly for urban vehicles. Coverage: Innovative concepts for light weight and crashworthy architectures. Optimised aerodynamic bodies for the new packaging constraints. Ergonomic on board passenger space and for assembly/maintenance/repair accessibility. Modular vehicle architectures that benefit from the absence of many mechanical constraints in the current vehicles both in the construction and use phases. EMI/EMC aspects of the new electric vehicle to ensure the successful integration of novel drive systems into complete vehicles. Transport modes: Road Transport Funding schemes: level 1 CP <= 3M

54 Group of Topics 3: electrification of road and urban transport FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 TOPIC Level 1 -GC.SST Implementing Public-Private Partnership in the European Green Cars Initiative Objective: support the realisation of a Public Private Partnership (PPP), by developing, in particular, research priorities within FP7 and a roadmap of R&D activities for Europe Coverage: coordination with public authorities both at the level of the implementation of FP7 and national schemes. coordination of efforts at the level of the different European Technology Platforms linked to the "European Green Cars Initiative" (ERTRAC, EPoSS and Smart Grid) coordination of research supported by MS/AS Transport modes: Road Transport Funding schemes: level 1 CSA-Coordination Action <= 3M

55 Group of Topics 3: electrification of road and urban transport FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 TOPIC Level 1 -GC.SST Raising awareness of potential job opportunities related to the electrification of road transport Objective: inform and stimulate the interest of young people for the job creation opportunities and future prospects deriving from the emergence of electrification as an important research and development trend in the automotive sector. Coverage: Encourage young people to seek for high skilled jobs in sectors related to road transport electrification with special focus on science, research and innovation. Evaluate and demonstrate the potential of research outputs, outcomes and impacts to create and maintain jobs giving special consideration to opportunities for young people and gender balance. Extensive and broad communication and stimulation campaigns targeting young people of different ages (from high school to university). These could be: travelling workshops, competitions, animations and broad media actions directed to a young target, etc coordination of research supported by MS/AS Transport modes: Road Transport Funding schemes: level 1 CSA-Coordination Action <= 3M

56 Group of Topics 4 The rest of topics of this call

57 Fill gaps from previous calls Proposals which where of the required quality that could not be funded due to insufficient budget. The corresponding topics will be re-opened Group of Topics 4 The rest of topics for this call Background

58 The rest of topics for this call Topics Overview Group of Topics 4 : Rest of topics for this call 10 M Activity GREENING 1 Large level 2 Activity ENCOURAGING MODAL SHIFT- DECONGESTION 1 topic level 2 small or medium Activity IMPROVING SAFETY AND SECURITY 1 topic level 1 small or medium

59 Group of Topics 3: The rest of topics for this call FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1 TOPIC Level 2 - SST Attenuation of ground-borne vibration affecting residents near railway lines Objective: Develop cost-efficient and industrially viable mitigation measures for ground-borne vibration from rail traffic. Coverage: Evaluation of annoyance and exposure to vibration Technologies, concepts and prototypes for the mitigation of vibration and o vibration induced noise Reduction of vibration creation at source through improved vehicle/track interactions, improved maintenance strategies Establishment of test procedures Engineering tools to assess the efficiency of rolling stock- and infrastructurebased mitigation measures Special emphasis: The research will follow a holistic approach addressing vehicles, infrastructure and maintenance. Developments will be based on a combination of model and simulation techniques and practical fields test. Transport modes: Rail Funding schemes: level 2 Large project

60 TOPIC Level 2 - SST Efficient interfaces between transport modes Objective: Decongest European container seaports by enhancing the role, capacity and capability of inland terminals in the supply chain. Coverage: The integration of terminal processes within the supply chain Optimisation, and possibly automation, of physical handling of containers Service quality standards for inland terminals as well as for port hinterland connections Special emphasis: The expected outcome is a greater productivity both in terms of the capacity of inland terminals and of collaborative chain management systems between ports and inland terminals. Transport modes: All surface transport modes Funding schemes: level 2 Small/Medium Group of Topics 3: The rest of topics for this call FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1

61 TOPIC Level 1 - SST Safety and security by design in transport stations and terminals Coverage: Methodologies for risk analysis on emergency procedure Criteria for constructive design of transport stations and terminals Special emphasis: Technologies and methodologies for the design of transport stations and terminals with intrinsic safety and security characteristics which support harmonisation and standardisation Transport modes: All surface transport modes Funding schemes: level 1 Small/Medium project Group of Topics 3: The rest of topics for this call FP7-SST-2010-RTD-1

62 Further information CORDIS: Transport web site: RTD: TREN: Helpdesk: m?pg=enquiries Call for experts (evaluators and reviewers):

63 Thank you for your attention!