RailNetEurope

What RailNetEurope does

RailNetEurope (RNE) is an Austrian non-profit association established in 2004 that serves as the umbrella coordination body for European Rail Infrastructure Managers, Allocation Bodies, and Railway Undertakings. The organization develops and maintains a portfolio of IT platforms enabling international rail capacity allocation, real-time cross-border train information exchange, traffic management, and unified railway infrastructure data management. Its core product suite includes the Path Coordination System (PCS) for international path requests, the Train Information System (TIS) for real-time train data, the European Capacity Management Tool (ECMT), the Capacity Planning Tool (CPT), the Railway Infrastructure System (RIS) unifying CRD/CIP/RFP, the Common Components System (CCS) for interoperability, and supporting tools such as CIS, RFP, NCI, and the TCR Tool. These systems are built around EU telematics standards (TAF TSI, TAP TSI) and rail interoperability frameworks (ERTMS, ETCS, GSM-R).

RNE's business model is a membership-funded association under Austrian law, supplemented by EU Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) co-funding for implementation projects such as DCM IMP 24_27 and the recently completed Telematics Implementation project. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The organization is governed by a Managing Board representing member infrastructure managers and a General Assembly, with a Joint Office of approximately 70 staff in Vienna led by the Secretary General. Distribution is direct through governance channels, dedicated IT portals, and corridor one-stop-shops. RNE holds ISO 27001 certification for information security and operates the RNE-RailNetEurope EU registered trademark.

RNE's strategic positioning is anchored in EU regulatory frameworks: its handbooks underpin European capacity regulation, and it is actively preparing for a Network Coordinator role under the proposed European Capacity Regulation. Recent strategic activity includes the July 2024 integration of EuroLink, the August 2024 RIS rollout, the April 2024 New Common Interface deployment with Capgemini, and expansion of the DCM IMP consortium to six additional infrastructure managers. The organization partners with Forum Train Europe (FTE), TU Wien, and research institutes (RISE, VTI) on feasibility studies and pipeline development.

Name

RailNetEurope

Legal name

RailNetEurope

Website

https://rne.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RailNetEurope is an Austrian association of European Rail Infrastructure Managers that develops IT platforms for international rail capacity allocation, traffic management, and cross-border infrastructure data coordination across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rail Traffic Management Software

NAICS

Support Activities for Rail Transportation (4882), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Rail Infrastructure Authorities (Track, Stations, Grade Crossings) (BPAIALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rail Asset & Infrastructure Status Monitoring within OCC (Condition/Alarm Management) (TLAJAEAK), Rail Signaling & Train Control Infrastructure (Interlockings, ETCS/CBTC Wayside) (TLAJADAB), Rail Incident, Disruption & Emergency Management (Control Center Response) (TLAJAEAH)

Keywords

• Rail infrastructure coordination
• Capacity management tools
• International rail traffic
• Network statements
• Timetabling redesign

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees and Association Dues: RNE is funded through membership fees from European Rail Infrastructure Managers who are members of the association
2. EU CEF Funding: RNE receives co-funding through the EU's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Programme for implementation projects such as the Digital Capacity Management - Implementation 2024-2027 (DCM IMP 24_27)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RailNetEurope develops, maintains and operates interoperable IT systems and coordination services that enable international rail traffic across Europe, including capacity planning and path coordination tools, real-time train information platforms, corridor management services, and unified infrastructure data systems for Infrastructure Managers, Allocation Bodies, Railway Undertakings and Rail Freight Corridors. The organisation also manages Network Statements, Corridor Information Documents, and harmonised handbooks underpinning EU rail capacity regulation.

Product overview

RailNetEurope operates as an umbrella association of European Rail Infrastructure Managers providing a comprehensive portfolio of IT applications and tools that facilitate international rail traffic coordination. The offering is structured as a platform-plus-modules architecture, comprising core coordination systems including the Path Coordination System (PCS) for international path requests, Train Information System (TIS) for real-time train data, Customer Information Platform (CIP) for infrastructure information, and the Capacity Planning Tool (CPT) for capacity restriction management. The Railway Infrastructure System (RIS) serves as the central digital hub unifying network topology, corridor information, and facility data. Supporting tools include the Charging Information System (CIS), Rail Facilities Portal (RFP), Network and Corridor Information Portal (NCI), European Capacity Management Tool (ECMT), and Temporary Capacity Restrictions (TCR) Tool. The Common Components System (CCS), including the Common Interface and Central Reference Data, ensures system interoperability. Data services encompass Data Analytics & Business Intelligence and Live Data. These interconnected systems work together to support Capacity Management, Traffic Management, and performance coordination across European rail networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Path Coordination System (PCS) International path request coordination system for path applicants (Railway Undertakings), Infrastructure Managers and Allocation Bodies, enabling harmonised capacity allocation across European networks.
• Train Information System (TIS) Web-based application delivering real-time train data for international passenger and freight trains across Europe, supporting cross-border train management.
• Railway Infrastructure System (RIS) Digital platform combining railway network topology, corridor information and service facilities data; integrates CRD, CIP and RFP and connects to RINF, supporting the TAF/TAP framework for unified infrastructure information.
• European Capacity Management Tool (ECMT) Online application providing a centralised capacity supply and capacity model overview of railway lines and routes, supporting TTR advance planning across Europe.
• Capacity Planning Tool (CPT) Platform providing harmonisation workflows for Temporary Capacity Restrictions (TCRs), Capacity Models and pre-planned coordinated paths to enable better utilisation of existing infrastructure.
• Customer Information Platform (CIP) Interactive, Internet-based information tool providing precise information on routing, terminals, specific track properties and infrastructure investment projects across European rail networks.
• Charging Information System (CIS) Infrastructure charging information system for Applicants, Infrastructure Managers and Allocation Bodies to view and manage rail infrastructure charges.
• Network and Corridor Information Portal (NCI) Portal facilitating easy access to information published in Network Statements (NS) and Corridor Information Documents (CIDs).
• Rail Facilities Portal (RFP) Portal providing quick access to information on all kinds of rail facilities, in particular rail freight facilities across Europe.
• Temporary Capacity Restrictions (TCR) Tool Tool for the creation, coordination and publication of Temporary Capacity Restrictions (TCRs) on European rail infrastructure.
• Common Components System (CCS) System comprising Common Interface, Central Reference Data and ITNDB, ensuring interoperability of European railway traffic through standardised data exchange specifications.
• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Data management service providing customised datasets tailored to specific requirements for smart, data-driven decisions in the European rail sector.
• Live Data Data service providing access to European cross-border rail performance indicators for monitoring and evaluating efficiency, reliability and resilience.
• International Train Number Database (ITNDB) Database managing international train number assignments for harmonised train identification across European rail networks, operated as part of the Common Components System.

Quantifiable outcome

• First-ever Capacity Models published for timetable 2025 using European Capacity Management Tool
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2025RNE engagement with academia through Focus on Spatial Planning course, presenting Timetable Redesign (TTR) and exchanging on railway capacity management topics with future professionals
• Infrastructure Managers Consortium (DCM IMP 24_27)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Joint project with six Infrastructure Managers: ACF (Luxembourg), ADIF (Spain), ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG (Austria), AB LTG Infra (Lithuania), Slovenske železnice (Slovenia), HŽ Infrastruktura (Croatia) for Digital Capacity Management Implementation 2024-2027, co-funded by CEF II Transport Call 2023
• RISE Research Institute of Sweden and VTI (Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Jointly awarded contract with FTE for feasibility study on applying socio-economic criteria in railway capacity allocation, investigating viability of socio-economic principles in capacity management process
• Capgemini Consulting Österreich AGmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2023Selected as supplier for development and maintenance of New Common Interface under comprehensive CCS renewal initiative
• Forum Train Europe (FTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative on Timetable Redesign (TTR) for Smart Capacity Management; collaborative feasibility study on socio-economic criteria with RISE and VTI research institutes
• InfrabelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor European Infrastructure Manager participating in Telematics Implementation project with RNE
• ADIF (Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Infrastructure Manager participating in Telematics Implementation project with RNE
• ÖBB-Infrastruktur AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian Infrastructure Manager participating in Telematics Implementation project with RNE
• HŽ InfrastrukturacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian Infrastructure Manager participating in Telematics Implementation project with RNE

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Forum Train Europe (FTE): FTE is a collaboration of European rail infrastructure managers focused on cross-border timetable and traffic coordination; RNE explicitly partners with FTE on TTR and capacity studies, making it the closest direct peer in international rail coordination.
• EIM (European Rail Infrastructure Managers): EIM is the sector association representing European rail infrastructure managers as members; RNE's membership substantially overlaps with EIM's constituency, making it a closely comparable association peer operating in the same rail-infrastructure coordination space.
• Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail): EU-Rail (formerly Shift2Rail) is the European partnership driving rail research and innovation, including digital and automated mobility; it is comparable because both shape the digital backbone of European rail that RNE's IT tools deliver into operations.

Broad incumbents

• European Union Agency for Railways (ERA): ERA is the EU regulatory agency for rail safety and interoperability; it sets binding technical specifications (TAF/TAP TSI, ERTMS) that RNE's tools implement, making it the closest broader institutional peer with overlapping remit at EU level.
• Siemens Mobility: Siemens Mobility is a global supplier of rail signaling, ERTMS/ETCS, and traffic management systems to infrastructure managers; it is comparable as a major commercial vendor whose products integrate with or compete against RNE's coordination platforms.
• Hitachi Rail: Hitachi Rail delivers signaling, digital traffic management, and interlocking solutions across Europe; comparable as a major commercial provider whose offerings interface with RNE's IT standards and corridor frameworks.
• Alstom: Alstom is a major supplier of rail signaling, ETCS, and digital mobility solutions to European IMs; it is a comparable broad incumbent whose products operate within the interoperability standards RNE helps define and coordinate.

Others

• CER (Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies): CER represents railway operators and infrastructure companies at EU level on policy and regulatory issues; it is an adjacent association peer influencing the same regulatory frameworks (e.g., Capacity Regulation) that drive RNE's mandate.
• ERFA (European Rail Freight Association): ERFA represents new entrants and independent rail freight operators; it is a thematic peer because its members are core users of RNE's PCS/TIS corridor services and it shapes freight user requirements RNE must serve.

Regional players

• Network Rail (Great Britain): Network Rail is the UK rail infrastructure manager and operator of digital traffic management systems; comparable as a single-IM counterpart operating in a non-EU geography, often referenced alongside European IMs that are RNE members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/railneteurope
• Facebookfacebook.com/RailNetEurope-245344925485231

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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