Report on the progress made in preparing for the European Union Agency for Railways enhanced role under Directive (EU) 2016/797 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union

Summary:

With the entry into force of the Fourth Railway Package technical pillar, the role of the European Union Agency for Railways has been substantially extended. As of 16 June 2019 the Agency will become the EU authority responsible for issuing authorisations for placing railway vehicles on the market and issuing single safety certificates for railway undertakings. The Agency will also become the system authority for the European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS), including the approval of ERTMS trackside projects.

This report describes the progress made in preparation for the Agency's strengthened role.