Removing interoperability barriers- studies, works or mixed

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

The Removing Interoperability Barriers (REMIB) funding program, part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport, aims to significantly enhance the interoperability of the rail system across the European Union, Moldova, and Ukraine. This initiative supports studies and works that align with Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs), particularly focusing on telematics applications, automatic gauge change facilities, and Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC). It seeks to address critical technical and operational barriers to improve rail transport efficiency and seamless cross-border operations.

Who is Funded

The REMIB program targets a broad range of entities and geographic areas within the rail sector to achieve its core objective of enhancing interoperability. It welcomes applications from various organizations dedicated to improving the European rail system's efficiency and seamless operation.

What is Funded

The REMIB program funds a variety of projects, studies, and works specifically designed to overcome technical and operational barriers in the rail sector. The focus is on implementing European interoperability standards, deploying advanced digital solutions, and supporting strategic innovations in rail technology. However, certain types of investments, particularly those related to rolling stock, are generally excluded.

Type and Scope of Funding

The REMIB funding offers financial support primarily through grants. The funding extent is based on a co-financing rate, and project durations are generally aligned with the overall program period.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries under the REMIB program must adhere to specific conditions and requirements concerning application procedures, consortium formation, budgetary rules, and other provisions. These ensure compliance with EU regulations and program objectives.

Application Procedure

The application process for the REMIB program follows a structured flow, including submission guidelines and a defined evaluation and selection process, managed by CINEA.

The REMIB funding program operates under a robust legal framework established by several key European Union regulations, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

50% funding rate

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

The SIMOBGEN call, which includes this topic, received applications requesting over EUR 1 billion in co-funding from the CEF Transport budget. The overall CEF Transport budget available for the 2024 calls was €2.5 billion, attracting nearly four times more requested funding (€9.5 billion). The budget allocated for the CEF-T-2024-SIMOBGEN call for the year 2024 is 640,000,000 €.

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union, Moldova, Ukraine

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Feasibility Study, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

CINEA

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