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) 2021-2027, focuses on developing and upgrading rail transport infrastructure within the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Core Network. This initiative provides grants for projects encompassing both studies and works, aiming to enhance crucial cross-border links, improve existing line capacities, and facilitate interconnections with other transport modes, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and sustainable European rail system.

Who is Funded by the Rail Infrastructure Program

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for the "Rail: studies, works or mixed" funding program, detailing who can apply, the geographical scope of the projects, and the overarching objectives that the program aims to achieve for the European rail network.

What Rail Infrastructure Projects are Funded

This section details the specific types of projects and activities eligible for funding under the "Rail: studies, works or mixed" program. It specifies the sectors supported, outlines eligible and excluded costs, and clarifies the developmental stages of projects that qualify for support.

Type and Scope of Funding for Rail Projects

This section provides essential details on the financial aspects of the "Rail: studies, works or mixed" program, including the type of financial support offered, the total budget allocated, and specific rules regarding funding rates and project duration.

Conditions and Requirements for Rail Infrastructure Funding

This section outlines the critical rules and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to when participating in the "Rail: studies, works or mixed" program. It covers various stipulations from application terms to budget management and other important provisions.

Application Procedure for Rail Infrastructure Grants

This section provides an overview of the application process for the "Rail: studies, works or mixed" funding program, detailing how proposals are submitted, evaluated, and how decisions are communicated to applicants. Note that the submission session for this call has already closed.

This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the "Rail: studies, works or mixed" funding program, providing the framework for its operation and funding activities.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total budget for successful proposals: EUR 3,096,657,972.76; Indicative call budget: EUR 2,800,000,000

Deadline

Deadline:

30.01.2024

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (EU Member States on the TEN-T Core Network)

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Rail transport sector

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Feasibility Study, Implementation, Infrastructure, Policy Development, Planning

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)

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