Smart applications for transport - ERTMS – unit contribution

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

The "Smart applications for transport - ERTMS – unit contribution" call, under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), aimed to enhance rail transport interoperability by supporting the deployment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS). This grant opportunity specifically targeted the retrofitting and upgrading of ERTMS components on both vehicles and railway lines across the European Union, utilizing a unit contribution model. Although the call is now closed, it illustrated the EU's commitment to modernizing rail infrastructure for a more integrated and efficient European transport network.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching objectives, focusing on enhancing rail transport interoperability.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, specifies supported sectors, and clarifies which costs are covered, along with the typical development stages targeted by the program.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial instruments used, the funding amounts available, and the expected duration for projects under the ERTMS unit contribution call.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules and stipulations for applying to and managing projects under the ERTMS unit contribution call, covering application terms, collaboration guidelines, and specific provisions.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the application submission process and the method by which applications are evaluated and awarded under the ERTMS unit contribution call.

This section identifies the foundational legal documents governing the "Smart applications for transport - ERTMS – unit contribution" program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

165,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

21.01.2025

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union. Projects can span multiple Member States, including at least one Cohesion Member State for "International" unit contributions. ERTMS projects on the entire TEN-T Core Network are eligible.

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Rail transport

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Product Development, Process Optimization, Prototyping

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency)

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