1. Geneva, June 23 th 2009 UNITED NATIONS Economic and social Council Economic Commission for Europe INLAND TRANSPORT COMMITTEE Fourth session of the Expert Group on Hinterland Connections of Sea Ports “Developing rail freight axes in Europe” by Joan Amorós

2. 2 © FERRMED asbl FERRMED ASSOCIATION FERRMED IS A SUCCESSFUL NON PROFIT MULTISECTORIAL ASSOCIATION WITH 137 MEMBERS IN 11 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES AND IN NORTH OF AFRICA. PROMOTED BY DE CIVIL SOCIETY INITIATIVE (BOTTOM-UP). HEADQUARTERS IN BRUSSELS

3. 3 © FERRMED asbl FERRMED MAIN OBJECTIVES  To stimulate the development of railway infrastructures for freight transport in the UE, through the development of the corresponding “business oriented” studies.  To encourage the establishment of FERRMED standards in the rail freight transportation network in the European Union.  To improve the ports and airports connections with their respective hinterlands.  To develop the concept of the Great Rail Freight Axis Scandinavia-Rhine-Rhone-Western Mediterranean.  To contribute to a more sustainable development through the reduction of pollution and climate change emissions.

4. 4 © FERRMED asbl FERRMED STANDARDS (I)  Reticular and polycentric network with a great socio-economic and intermodal impact.  Two parallel lines (double track each) in main corridors of the network.  Electrified lines (preference 25.000v.)  Weight per axle: 22.5÷25 tons.  UIC width of tracks.  UIC C gauge.  Reduced maximum slope (12 ‰ ).  Increased length and weight of trains (up to 1500m and 5000 net tons).  Sidings and terminals appropriate to receive long trains.  ERTMS system with “ two ways working ” along the tracks  Availability of a network of intermodal, polyvalent and flexible terminals with high level of performance.

5. 5 © FERRMED asbl FERRMED STANDARDS (II)  Availability of capacity and traffic schedules for freight transportation 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.  Unified management and monitoring system by Great Axis Core Network.  Transport system management shared with several rail operators (free competition)  Harmonization of the administrative formalities and the social legislation.  Advantageous and homogeneous fees for the use of infrastructure.  Reduction of the environmental impact of the freight transporting system as a result of the retrofitting of the old railway rolling stock, infrastructural solutions where needed, and an increase in the share of the rail in a long distance land transportation of up to 30÷35%  Locomotive and wagon new concepts adapted to FERRMED infrastructure Standards

6. 6 © FERRMED asbl RETICULAR AND POLYCENTRIC NETWORK OF HIGH SOCIOECONOMIC AND INTERMODAL IMPACT Proposed Transeuropean Main Branches of Rail Freight Great Axes

7. 7 © FERRMED asbl FERRMED STUDIES UNDER WAY  Supply/Demand, Technical and Socio-economic Global Study of FERRMED Great Axis Rail Network and its zone of influence  Developed by de Consortium: WYG International (UK); DORSH Consult (Germany); GESTE ENGINEERING (Switzerland); INEXIA (France); NTU (Denmark); PROGTRANS AG (Switzerland); RINA INDUSTRY (Italy); SENER (España); SIGNIFICANCE BV (The Netherlands); SPIEKERMANN GmbH (Germany); STRATEC (Belgium); WSP AB (Sweden); WYG Consulting Group (UK)  FERRMED freight Locomotive concept  Developed by ALSTOM; BOMBARDIER; COEIC, COIICV, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; VOSSLOH and APPLUS.  FERRMED freight wagon concept  Developed by Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm (KTH) – Railway Group; Institute of Technology Berlin (TIB)

8. 8 © FERRMED asbl 245 millions Europeans FERRMED Great Axis has a direct and close influence over 245 millions Europeans (54% of the EU-25 population and 66% of the GDP). In addition, the axis : 60 millions inhabitants in North Africa.  has a close influence over 60 millions inhabitants in North Africa.  links with Trans-Siberian Railway  links with western end of Trans-Siberian Railway in St. Petersburg and Finland The rail freight network of the FERRMED Great Axis interconnects the most important sea and inland harbour fronts; and the main East- West axes of the EU. SUPPLY/ DEMAND, TECHNICAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC GLOBAL STUDY OF FERRMED GREAT AXIS RAIL NETWORK AND ITS ZONE OF INFLUENCE (I)

9. 9 © FERRMED asbl SUPPLY/ DEMAND, TECHNICAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC GLOBAL STUDY OF FERRMED GREAT AXIS RAIL NETWORK AND ITS ZONE OF INFLUENCE (II) Global study will analyze different modes of freight transportation in the whole network of the FERRMED Great Axis from three points of view: –Supply/Demand Analysis –Technical Analysis –Socioeconomic and environmental Analysis The aim is: to match Supply with Demand and to balance and optimize the traffic between different modes of transportation achieving that the rail freight transportation could reach 30 to 35% of the land transportation rate to put into practice FERRMED standards improving the conditions of capacity, intermodality and interoperability of the railway in the afore mentioned network. Totally business/market orientated with double approach, regional as well as European. RESULT: High priority Rail Freight network (business oriented)

10. 10 © FERRMED asbl SUPPLY/ DEMAND, TECHNICAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC GLOBAL STUDY OF FERRMED GREAT AXIS RAIL NETWORK AND ITS ZONE OF INFLUENCE (III) WORKING PLAN CALENDAR

11. 11 © FERRMED asbl Reference Scenario:  It takes into consideration the infrastructure projects planned (committed funding) in the different countries. FERRMED Full Implementation Scenario :  It includes infrastructure and management improvements required by the implementation of FERRMED Standards in 2025 in order to achieve the required transfer of freight from road to railways: 30 – 35% by rail of long distance land transportation. FERRMED Medium Implementation Scenario :  It takes into consideration infrastructure and management improvements included in the national plans and some additional measures related to FERRMED Standards; these are selected taking into consideration various restrictions (time, funds, profitability, willingness of the authorities in charge, etc). The Global Study has taken into consideration three Scenarios set up by different transportation supply systems which influence the distribution of traffic among the different modes. SUPPLY/ DEMAND, TECHNICAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC GLOBAL STUDY OF FERRMED GREAT AXIS RAIL NETWORK AND ITS ZONE OF INFLUENCE (IV) Scenario Definition

12. 12 © FERRMED asbl Implementation of FERRMED Standards and Proposals Modeling Variables: % Difference vs. REF. Scenario per standard – draft - FERRMED Standard Full FERRMED Scenario Medium FERRMED Scenario Effect on the transport system Modelling variableValue 1. Signalling ERTMS L2  Interoperability  More Line capacity  Link Speed  Line capacity  Speed: + 15%  Line capacity +15% ERTMS L1 Interoperability  “Dummy” at borders  Speed at borders  Elimination of “dummy”  Speed at borders, same of adjacent lines 2. Train Length 1,500 m in core FERRMED network (code 1,2); 1,000 m in main feeders; 750 m rest FERRMED Network  More Loading capacity  Lower Operational costs  Lower Market prices  Loading capacity  Operational costs  Market prices  Technical data for calculation of capacity  Loading capacity: +50%  Operating costs: -26%  Market prices: -26% 1,000 m in core FERRMED network 750 m in rest of FERRMED network  Loading capacity: +40%  Operating costs: -15%  Market prices: -15% 3. New terminals & expansion of existing ones Optimistic capacity  Freight intermodality  Lower costs and time at terminals  Fixed inventory costs  Freight handling and storage costs  Waiting times at terminals  Cost at freight terminals: -20%  time at freight terminals: -35% Medium capacity  Cost at freight terminals: -15%  time at freight terminals: -25% 4. Maximum Axle Load Uniform to 22.5 tonnes/axle and 25 in specific lines (Upgrade of 20 and 22 tonnes/axle lines to 22.5) More loading capacity Loading capacityLoading capacity: +5%

13. 13 © FERRMED asbl FERRMED Standard Full FERRMED Scenario (1st Run) Medium FERRMED Scenario (1st Run) Effect on the transport system Modelling variable 5. Width of the tracks All Mediterranean corridor with UIC width UIC width from France to Almeria Interoperability. High availability to take freight from road.  “Dummy” at border links  Speed at border links 6. Loading gauge UIC C Main lines UIC C Feeders GB1 Same as reference scenario Interoperability Decrease of rail loading times and costs at freight terminals Rail loading and unloading time Rail loading and unloading costs 7. Reliability and Quality Consequence of all the other standards Reduction of delays Increases of Competitiveness Reduction of Generalized Cost Reduction of Costs and Times according to the Standards implemented Modeling Variables: other FERRMED standards – draft - Implementation of FERRMED Standards and Proposals

14. 14 © FERRMED asbl ProposalEffect/Comment 8. Two Parallel lines in main branchesIncrease of capacity and speed 9. Homogenisation of Power type NO interoperability problem if electrified (100% FERRMED network 2025) 10. Renewal of Rolling stock Allow implementation of other standards (i.e. long trains and max axle load) 11. Increase of freight train priority Freight dedicated lines to be proposed to solve specific bottlenecks (city bypasses) Same priority in mixed lines implies speed > 100 Km/h, reduction of train length and line capacity by 15% (22.5->20 tonnes/axle) 12. Slope limitation to 12 ‰ Taken into account when new lines are planned or when existing ones are upgraded Other FERRMED Proposals – draft – Implementation of FERRMED Standards and Proposals

15. 15 © FERRMED asbl Implementation of FERRMED STANDARDS and proposals New locomotive and wagon concepts Locomotive and wagons adapted for long and heavy trains (Advanced actions in: use of materials with low weight and high strength; couplings (automatic); brakes; higher haul capacity and flexibility; noise, vibration and emissions reduction; communication system in case of multiple distributed traction; design of the driver’s cab in locomotives; etc).

16. 16 © FERRMED asbl Inland Freight Traffic (Tonnes-km) Inland Freight Traffic Modal Split – Reference Scenario Inland Freight Traffic

17. 17 © FERRMED asbl MAIN CONCLUSION The implementation of FERRMED Standards (Full FERRMED Scenario) is the only way to reach the railway share of 30-35% in a long distance land transportation

18. 18 © FERRMED asbl OTHER STUDIES FORECASTED  Transmediterranean Orbital Rail Network and Sea Links Global Study (To be developed jointly with Euro-Mediterranean Business Association) "tracks and ships for peace, progress, solidarity and sustainability "

19. 19 © FERRMED asbl OTHER STUDIES FORECASTED Transeurasian Rail Network Global Study

20. 20 © FERRMED asbl FERRMED GENERAL SECRETARIAT FERRMED General Secretariat is at your disposal should you require further information about the FERRMED Project, the Association and the expected action plans FERRMED, ASBL Rue de Trèves, 49 Box 7 B-1040 Brussels Tel. + 32-2-230.59.50 - Fax: + 32-2-230.70.35 ferrmed@ferrmed.com Linking harbours and promoting a sustainable rail freight network www.ferrmed.com

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