1. 3rd Workshop – South Africa Johannesburg, 30 June – 1 July 2008
GLOBAL VIEW Project
3rd Workshop – South Africa
Johannesburg, 30 June – 1 July 2008
UNIFE – The European Rail Industry

2. Constraints and opportunities UNIFE approach
Content:
Who is UNIFE
Market size and trends
Constraints and opportunities
UNIFE approach
Technical structure and main activities
the end…..

3. → World market share of 60-70%
Who is UNIFE?
UNIFE represents the interests of the RAILWAY SUPPLY INDUSTRY
Suppliers of Rolling Stock, control command,
telecommunication systems, subsystems & infrastructure
→ World market share of 60-70%

4. Railway Infrastructure
Full Members
System
Integrators
& RS
Railway Infrastructure
Sub-system suppliers
Signalling
Other

5. Associated members
18 national rail industry associations from 16 different countries representing 900 companies
EFRTC (European Federation of Railway Trackworks Contractors)

6. Mission & Objectives 2007
Providing competitive railway systems for increased rail traffic.
5 objectives to achieve the mission:
Promote rail transport through dialogue with EU institutions and all important stakeholders
Lobby for rail issues by leading initiatives with National Rail Supply Industry Associations
Deliver railway interoperability & standardisation for improved LCC & RAMS
Ensure European rail supply industry leadership through joint research & innovation
Convince the public that rail transport is the favourable solution for the XXI century challenges of increased mobility, economic growth and environmental protection

7. Worldwide rail market size
Total market volume exceeds EUR 100 bn – Services make up half of the total market, but show comparably low accessibility
Market volume rail market [EUR bn] by segment
TOTAL MARKET
ACCESSIBLE MARKET
Average market volume
Growth p.a.
Average market volume
Growth p.a.
SUM
103.3
1.5-2%
Rail control
1-2%
Infrastructure
1-2%
SUM
71.8
1.5-2%
Rail control
1-2%
Rolling stock
1.5-2%
Infrastructure
1-2%
Rolling stock
1.5-2%
Services
1-2%
Services
2-3%

8. Worldwide rail market per region
Western still Europe represents the most important region for railway suppliers
Market volume rail market [EUR bn] by region
Regions
Rail market
Western Europe
26 (34)
E. Europe
Eastern Europe
4 (6)
CIS
W. Europe
CIS
5 (11)
NAFTA
NAFTA
19 (22)
Asia/
Pacific
Rest of America
2 (3)
Africa/ Middle East
Rest of America
Asia/ Pacific
15 (24)
Africa/ Mid. East
2 (3) 
71.8 (103.3)

9. 22,750
The accessible worldwide rail market is expected to grow 2.0% per year over the next ten years
Annual growth rates market volume ) [% p.a.]
All: 1.7 (1.3)
All: 1.0 (0.7)
All: 3.5 (2.7)
All: 3.3 (1.9)
8.2
4.0
2.7
3.3
2.1
2.0
0.9
1.4
1.6
1.8
1.6
1.6
0.7
0.8
0.0
-0.2
Infra
ROS
RCS
Serv.
Infra
ROS
RCS
Serv.
Infra
ROS
RCS
Serv.
Infra
ROS
RCS
Serv.
(0.6)
(2.1)
(0.9)
(1.3)
(0.7)
(0.0)
(-0.2)
(1.4)
(1.1)
(8.2)
(1.6)
(1.4)
(3.6)
(1.6)
(1.1)
NAFTA
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
CIS
All: 3.3 (2.8)
All: 3.7 (3.0)
All: 3.0 (2.5)
All: 2.0 (1.6)
4.7
5.0
3.8
6.9
3.0
3.8
3.5
3.9
3.0
2.7
3.1
2.5
2.6
1.4
1.9
1.6
Infra
ROS
RCS
Serv.
Infra
ROS
RCS
Serv.
Infra
ROS
RCS
Serv.
Infra
ROS
RCS
Serv.
(3.5)
(2.7)
(6.9)
(2.5)
(3.8)
(3.3)
(5.0)
(2.4)
(3.2)
(2.5)
(3.9)
(1.9)
(1.4)
(1.9)
(1.6)
(1.5)
Rest of America
Africa / Middle East
Asia / Pacific
World
1) Figures in brackets show the total market volume
Infra: Infrastructure; ROS: Rolling Stock; RCS: Rail Control Systems; Serv.: Services

10. obstacles for interoperability and progress in general ?:
Techological and operational constraints
obstacles for interoperability and progress in general ?:
electrification systems ≠ (5 in Europe)
signalling systems ≠ ( 20 in Europe)
harmonised requirements ≠
track gauging ≠
coupling systems
National technical rules
National safety rules and methods

11. EXAMPLE : Signal light combinations
Is this really necessary???
EXAMPLE : Signal light combinations
Hungary
Hungary
(front +
(front +
rear
rear ) )
All
All
countries
countries
All
All
countries
countries
Switzerland
Switzerland ( (
rear
rear ) )
Headlight
Headlight
Tail
Tail
light
light
Special
Special
shunting signal
shunting signal
Switzerland
Switzerland
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Wrong
Wrong - -
track running
track running
Traction unit occupied
Traction unit occupied
(front +
(front +
rear
rear ) )
Denmark
Denmark
Netherlands
Netherlands
Wrong
Wrong - -
track running
track running
Special
Special
shunting signal
shunting signal
Italy
Italy
Denmark
Denmark
(at
(at
rear
rear ) )
Special
Special
signal
signal ( (
special train
special train ) )
France,
France,
Norway
Norway , ,
Czech
Czech
Republic
Republic , ,
Belgium
Belgium
(all front +
(all front +
rear
rear ) )
Special
Special
shunting signal
shunting signal
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Special
Special
signal
signal ( (
Danger
Danger ) )
Russia
Tail light
Sweden
Sweden
Warning signal
Warning signal
Switzerland
Warning signal
Belgium
Belgium
Netherlands
Warning signal
Warning signal
Warning signal ( (
alternating flashing lights
alternating flashing lights ) )
France
France
Warning signal
Warning signal ( (
simultaneous flashing lights
simultaneous flashing lights ) )

12. Electrification systems
A European puzzle . . .
Resulting from history
15 kV – 16,7 Hz
25 kV - 50 Hz
1500 V dc
3000 V dc

13. the system nigthmare…..

14. UNIFE General Assembly
UNIFE organisation
UNIFE General Assembly
UNIFE Presiding Board
Assistant
Director-General
General Manager
Finance
Technical Committee
Strategy Committee
National Associations
Committee
Technical Committees
ERA Mirror Groups
R&D Projects
Technical Plenary
Transport & Environment Group
SRG /
Rolling Stock
ERWA SC
Railway Systems Unit
Infrastructure &
Signalling Unit
Communication
Committee
Public Affairs Unit
IRIS
UNIRAILINFRA
ETCS SC
ERTMS
Marketing Group
EFRTC
Signalling WG
UNIFE Committees and
Working Groups
UNIFE Staff & Units
Technical Committees
ERA Mirror Groups
R&D Projects

15. Availability and harmonisation of all necessary reference documents
UNIFE 3 Pillar Approach
LEGISLATION
STANDARDISATION
STANDARDISATION
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
Availability and harmonisation of all necessary reference documents
Directives / European Railway Agency (mainline)
Urban rail ?
Harmonised standards provided by CEN, CENELEC and ETSI (volontary based)
Harmonised standards provided by CEN, CENELEC, IEC and ETSI (volontary based)
Definition of the key elements of the European specifications via joint research

16. European funded projects (FP6, FP7)
Coordination of European activities on standards and regulations
3 Pillars
MG experts
steered by UNIFE
official links
ERA
SRG members
Regulation
UNIFE members
steered by T.C.
UNIFE ERFA UIP CER
UITP UIRR UIC EIM
TMP
SRG members
Standardisation
Research
JPCR
European funded projects (FP6, FP7)
CEN
CENELEC
TG experts
steered by UNIFE

17. UNIFE TG/MG: main developments
UNIFE Mirror & Topical groups
Over the past 2-3 years, UNIFE has developed a network of Mirror and Topical Groups
This network now covers largely the technical challenges and issues faced by UNIFE members
It allows the Supply industry to speak with one voice:
In the WP of the ERA (TSIs, Safety unit)
In the different CEN / CENELEC WGs
In front of the other actors (Operators, Infrastructure Managers)
It improves the understanding of common issues by exchange of best practices, experiences
Therefore, an always wider network is necessary and further experts from all UNIFE members are encouraged to participate

18. Mirror Groups for ERA
* = active

19. Topical Groups to support standardisation activities
* = active

20. Directives TSIs ERA SRG Structure EU Projects SRG TSI Mirror Groups
SRG = Standards & Regulations Group
Directives
TSIs
ERA
SRG
TSI Mirror Groups
Standards
CENELEC
CEN
EU Projects
European Dimension
National Dimensions
Topical Groups
Internal Company Experts Network
Internal Company Experts Network
Internal Company Experts Network
Internal Company Experts Network

21. Common R&D: ERRAC - What is it?
European Rail Research Council
a unique body bringing together:
Railway undertakings
Infrastructure companies
Urban and regional transport operators
Manufacturing industry
Representatives of the EU Member States
European Commission
Customer groups
Consultants and academic institutions
With the aim of achieving consensus on priorities for railway research and guiding research efforts towards common strategy

22. Common R&D: ERRAC activities
Revitalise the European rail sector and make it more competitive, by fostering increased innovation and guiding research efforts at European level.
Development of Joint Railway Industry-Operators Research Programmes in the areas proposed by ERRAC
Intelligent mobility
Energy and Environment
Personal Security
Test, Homologation and Safety
Competitiveness and enabling technologies
Strategy and Economics
Infrastructure
7 priorities
The EU 6th&7th Framework Programme on R&D

23. GREEN

25. Common R&D: FP7 1st call results
Remembering the global objectives for FP7:
2001 White paper on transport and its Mid-term review Spring Council conclusion to cut greenhouse emission, save energy and binding targets for biofuels are the leitmotiv.
Results of the first call submissions received on the second week of November;
Key projects retained for EC funding:
INESS - Integrated European Signalling System for interlockings; ERTMS-compliant interlocking (led and coordinated by UIC; €18.5M budget - €10M retained for EC funding)
SYMPASS - system simulation methodology and components model library especially applicable for onboard power supply systems (led and coordinated by UNIFE; €6M budget - €3M retained for EC funding)
MODSafe – Harmonisation of European approval procedures for urban safety (and security) matters (led and coordinated by TÜV; €6.5M budget - €4M retained for EC funding)

26. 8 proposals on FP7 2nd call coordinated by UNIFE (May 7th)
Common R&D: FP7 2nd Call
8 proposals on FP7 2nd call coordinated by UNIFE (May 7th)
CleanER-D (Clean European Rail-Diesel) – Emission reduction technologies
ETCom (Ethernet Train Communication)
« Trio-TRAIN » cluster of projects: certification of interoperable rolling stock through simulation
AeroTRAIN: aerodynamic certification
DynoTRAIN: railways dynamics certification
PantoTRAIN: pantograph/catenary interaction certification
Thermarail (train operation in extreme climate conditions)
PM ‘n’ IDEA (Predictive Maintenance employing Non-intrusive Inspection & Data Analysis)
HORUS (Urban Rail systems with optimized energy consumption)
ERRAC-Roadmaps, lead by UIC and co-lead by UNIFE
UNIFE participates in the dissemination activities of the following additional projects:
ARIV, RailVibes, TRANSFEU, SYMPATICO, TIGER, SKILLRAIL

27. Providing competitive Railway Systems for Increased Rail Traffic