ERTMS – unit contribution

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

The ERTMS – unit contribution program aims to modernize European railway infrastructure by supporting the deployment of European Rail Traffic Management Systems (ERTMS) on both track-side and on-board units. This initiative, part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), facilitates interoperable railway traffic across the EU by providing funding through unit contributions for eligible ERTMS projects. It focuses on upgrading existing systems and rolling stock to ensure compliance with the latest EU technical specifications for interoperability.

Who is Funded

This section details the entities and geographic areas eligible for the ERTMS – unit contribution program, outlining the primary objectives aimed at modernizing European railway infrastructure and fostering interoperable rail traffic across the EU.

What is Funded

This section outlines the types of projects and activities supported under the ERTMS – unit contribution program, focusing on the deployment and enhancement of European Rail Traffic Management Systems. It clarifies what costs are covered and the developmental stages of projects that can receive funding.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides an overview of the financial support mechanisms and general funding parameters for the ERTMS – unit contribution program, detailing the type of financial instrument used and the general approach to funding amounts.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential criteria and specific stipulations that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for the ERTMS – unit contribution program, covering application terms, collaboration rules, legal compliance, and budgetary considerations.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of the ERTMS – unit contribution program, from the submission process to how applications are evaluated and funding decisions are communicated.

This section outlines the fundamental legal framework and official documents that underpin and govern the ERTMS – unit contribution funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and adherence to European Union regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

250,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (all EU Member States), specifically focusing on the Core and Comprehensive Networks of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, 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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