1. Round table discussion on ERTMS roll-out strategy
Karel Vinck, European ERTMS Coordinator
European Commission, DG MOVE

2. Interoperability Remove existing bottlenecks
Harmonize national regulations throughout Europe
Implement ERTMS

3. Technical Aspects Stable specifications of ERTMS system
4th Railway Package giving the System Authority to European Union Railway Agency
European Deployment Plan

4. Economic Aspects Macro-economic growth potential in EU : 1 ½ %
2010 study by Dutch Transport Ministry: reduction of transport costs by 11%
ERTMS represents 5-7% of rail total annual investment budgets
Business cases by corridor

5. Thank you
for your attention!