Setting up strategies for growth in the railway sector Development of the South East European Strategic Alliance for Rail Innovation (SEESARI) Dennis Schut – Research Manager UIC Bucharest, 6 & 7 October 2015

Content My organisation – the UIC WCRR The SEESARI initiative Next steps: implementation

1921 Intergovernmental (diplomatic) conference in Portoroz, Slovenia 1922 Intergovernmental conference in Genoa, Italy October 1922 Constitutive Assembly of UIC (Paris): UIC Statutes adopted by 51 Railway administrations from 29 countries (Europe, Asia) Member railways on 5 continents UIC - A long history at the service of member railways and international railway cooperation

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The UIC today  240 Members in 95 countries  3,000 billion passenger kilometers  10,000 billion ton-kilometers  1 million kilometers of lines  7 million rail personnel  Cooperation with over 100 institutions  700 UIC Leaflets (  IRS - International Railway Standards)  85 congresses, conferences, workshops 5

The UIC mission Promoting the development of rail transport at world level, in order to meet challenges of mobility and sustainable Development Key Challenges in terms of 6

A strategic vision for the rail development in every region of the world 7

Synergies developed by UIC with leading institutions ECO UIC Consultative status to UN, ECOSOC UIC DG Member of HL- Adv Group to UN SG on Sustainable Transport 8

UIC ORGANISATION STRUCTURE PASSENGER Stations Commercial & Services High Speed & Conventional RAIL SYSTEM Signaling Rolling Stock Infrastructure FUNDAMENTAL VALUES Safety Security Environment Expertise Development Communications, Institutional Relations, HR and Social, Finance FREIGHT 9

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Huge Rail Investments in SEE Countries needed  One single “Future European Railway System” 11 EC map of the TEN – T Corridors NB: South Eastern Europe – Blank!

12 ACTION NEEDED! 1. During a Rail Investment in South East Europe in October 2014 in Belgrade the plan was developed and presented to develop, update, link and innovate the transportation networks in South Eastern Europe (SEE) with a specific focus on rail. The plan was presented by Dr. Peter Verlic, Director of the Prometni Institut in Ljubljana, Slovenia. 2. The need for cooperation within the SEE region was presented and discussed. It was decided to set up a platform on which to build a structure that will support the SEE Area in identifying, developing and implementing innovative solutions for the South East European Railway System as part of the Future European Railway System. Looking at the new TEN-T corridor map: It cannot remain a blank area!!! 3. This development would most possibly lead to provision of increased financing conditions for research, innovation and implementation that will help to develop the SEE Area. 4. In order to have any positive effect and to deliver true innovation there needs to be involvement from a wide range of stakeholders from the SEEA. This must include suppliers, operators, customers, financiers, administrators etc to work in close collaboration for the mutual benefit of the stakeholders and the economy of the SEEA.

13 The SEESARI Initiative 1. Following the Belgrade congress many interested organisations from the SEE region, including a number of railway operators but also universities, construction companies and others have contacted Mr. Verlic and have shown their interest in participation in and contributing to the Alliance. The project is supported by the UIC! 2. A first meeting was organised by Mr. Verlic in Ljubljana in April 2015 to set up a first core-group to develop the activities needed and bilateral visits have been established with several other potential between partners. At this moment there are partners from Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Romania and Turkey while also Deutsche Bahn OBB have shown their interest in this initiative. 5. The identified priorities would need to be of business interest to the wider range of stakeholders and would cover issues that are supporting not only the physical and hardware issues related to infrastructure and rolling stock but especially also to the softer issues of delivery of services to the customers, planning and marketing the services, These are all points that are core to the integration of the railway system so that it is safe, efficient, attractive and sustainable – value for money and the preferred mode of transport.. 4.

UIC Mission Isolation in Europe Weaker economy Role of rail down Role of road up Unemployment Congestion High costs Strong railway net- work & potential. Strategic North-South link between Europe, Middle East and Asia through Turkey Available knowledge Neglected infra- structure maintenance Outdated rolling stock Lack of funding No cross-border cooperation & planning Will to cooperate To develop Rail into the transport system back-bone Connect harbors & airports Common planning Common procurement  Lower costs  Stronger economy  Potential CEF funds

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16 NEXT STEPS 2. The Strategy will build on: Experiences of ERRAC, SRRIA, R&I Roadmaps The UIC Challenge 2050 vision and the Rail Technical Strategy Europe - RTSE The 2011 Transport White Paper objectives The Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme characteristics PPP initiatives such as Shift2Rail and of course the project and priorities of the SEE Area 3. Looking at the “Shift2Rail” initiative, it is the plan to develop SEESARI as a PPP involving investment from the rail sector as well as independent businesses that are interested in and would expect benefits from involvement in the rail sector 1. Identify, develop and implement innovative solutions for the Future European Railway System and support the economic growth of the South East Europe Area  A Vision and Strategy is under development as well as an Action & Implementation Plan with clear priorities. A questionnaire has been prepared and sent out to identify related regional projects and priorities.

17 NEXT STEPS ctd. 4. Once this SEEA Strategy and Innovation & Implementation Plan – taking into account the costumer needs and business requirements – has been drawn up, it would also be wise to carry out a mapping exercise to see what, if anything, is being already done or planned in the H2020 and Shift²Rail initiatives or by the UIC and its members. Also the various EC funding instruments should be checked for their possible support. 5. It is important to involve all the key stakeholders in this region such as rail operators, infrastructure managers, manufacturers and suppliers, academia & R&D institutes, financial institutions and administrations. 6. Organisations and Companies present here today could still express their interest in participation and further development. We could still use a few more key stakeholders from Albania, Macedonia, Greece and Bulgaria. 7. The official kick off meeting for the SEESARI initiative will be arranged before the end of this year – possibly hosted by the Serbian Railways in Belgrade.

Content My organisation – the UIC WCRR The SEESARI initiative Next steps: implementation

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Thank you for your attention Information Dennis Schut - 24 Involve all stakeholders Develop a common vision – strategy – action & implementation plan – set priorities influence policy and funding implementation Don’t lose anymore time – be part of the Future European Railway System!