Smart applications for transport - ERTMS – unit contribution

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

The Smart applications for transport - ERTMS – unit contribution program provides EU grants to modernize transport infrastructure, specifically focusing on the deployment of European Rail Traffic Management Systems (ERTMS). This initiative aims to enhance smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth, promote decarbonization, and improve connectivity across the European Union's TEN-T Core and Comprehensive Networks. The funding is provided through simplified unit contributions to streamline the administrative process.

Who is Funded

This section provides an overview of who is eligible for funding under the CEF-T-2021-SIMOBGEN-ERTMS-UNITS program, outlining the types of applicants, the geographical scope, and the program's strategic objectives. It targets entities involved in rail transport infrastructure modernization across the EU to enhance connectivity and smart mobility.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, focusing on the deployment of European Rail Traffic Management Systems (ERTMS) within the rail transport sector. It specifies what costs are covered and the developmental stage of projects supported.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial aspects of the CEF ERTMS unit contribution program, including the type of financial support offered, the overall budget, and the expected duration of funded projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the key conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering aspects from application procedures to specific regulatory compliance and other essential provisions.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the process of applying for the CEF ERTMS unit contribution program, detailing submission methods, evaluation criteria, and how awards are determined and communicated.

This section outlines the foundational legal instruments and key regulations that govern the Smart applications for transport - ERTMS – unit contribution program, providing its authorization and framework for operation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

400,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

19.01.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Individual Aid

Region

Region:

European Union (TEN-T Core and Comprehensive Networks)

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Railway undertakings, entities involved in transport infrastructure modernization

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Scaling, Infrastructure

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission (Connecting Europe Facility - CEF)

Managed By:

CINEA

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