RailNetEurope functions as a central coordinating body for cross-border rail operations across the European continent. While North American railroads rely on the AAR for standardizing interchange rules, European operators use this association to harmonize train path allocation, billing, and traffic management software. It streamlines the complex process of running a single freight or passenger train across multiple national borders.
The new scheduling software was built to comply with RNE standards for international path requests.
Related terms
AAR
The Association of American Railroads, the primary industry trade group and standards organization for North American freight rail.
FRA
Federal Railroad Administration: the federal agency that sets and enforces railroad safety rules.
TOC
A train operating company is a private business contracted to run services on tracks owned by a public agency or infrastructure authority.