Rail – studies, works or mixed

Last updated: 19.7.2025
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The 'Rail – studies, works or mixed' program, under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF-T-2022-CORECOEN) call, is a key EU initiative to enhance European rail transport infrastructure. It offers grants for projects focused on developing and modernizing the Trans-European Networks – Transport (TEN-T) Core Network, thereby contributing to the EU's strategic decarbonization and climate objectives. This program uniquely supports a wide array of rail infrastructure projects, from studies to full implementation, aiming to boost connectivity and sustainability across the Union.

Who is Funded

The 'Rail – studies, works or mixed' program aims to foster the development of critical rail infrastructure across the European Union, specifically targeting the Trans-European Networks (TEN-T) Core Network. This initiative supports a diverse range of entities and project types to achieve strategic transport and environmental objectives.

What is Funded

This program provides comprehensive support for a wide range of rail infrastructure projects, encompassing both studies and actual works. It targets critical areas of railway development aimed at improving connectivity, capacity, and environmental performance within the Trans-European Transport Network.

Type and Scope of Funding

The 'Rail – studies, works or mixed' program provides financial support through grants. The funding aims to bolster significant rail infrastructure projects within the EU, with specific considerations for project scale and collaborative efforts.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants to the 'Rail – studies, works or mixed' program must adhere to specific conditions and requirements to ensure their proposals are admissible, eligible, and compliant with EU regulations. These include detailed application procedures, rules for project collaboration, and adherence to legal frameworks.

Application Procedure

The application process for the 'Rail – studies, works or mixed' program involves specific steps for submission and adheres to a structured evaluation and selection procedure, ensuring transparency and fairness in awarding grants for critical rail infrastructure projects.

The 'Rail – studies, works or mixed' funding program operates under a robust legal framework established by several key EU regulations and policies. These documents provide the foundational authority and set the operational guidelines for the program's implementation and financial management.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

The overall call (CEF-T-2022-CORECOEN), which includes this topic, had an indicative budget of 2,000,000,000 €. A total of 2,593,086,353 € was awarded to successful proposals across all topics under this call due to budget flexibility.

Deadline

Deadline:

18.01.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

Trans-European Networks - Transport (TEN-T) Core Network within EU Member States

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Transport sector, Rail sector

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Implementation, Infrastructure

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)

Additional Partners:

Romanian Standards Association (ASRO), FUNDACIO DEL BIOMIMETIC SCIENCES INSTITUTE, JASSP France, BEIA CONSULT INTERNATIONAL SRL, Flow Analysis and Simulation Team, GRANT GARANT SRO, FERGANA STATE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

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