📢 On July 1st, Poland hands over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union to Denmark. As this transition takes place, we wanted to highlight how both countries are advancing the deployment of ERTMS at national level.

 

Using the 2024 National Implementation Plans (NIPs) under the Control, Command and Signalling TSI, we’ve gathered key insights into their commitments and progress. The NIPs are detailed roadmaps that countries use to apply the Control, Command, and Signalling rules. They help ensure railway systems across Europe work safely and smoothly together.

 

Poland’s 2024 NIP outlines a strategic rollout of the ERTMS/ETCS system, aiming to equip approximately 9,800 km of rail lines, primarily within the TEN-T network, with ETCS Level 2 by 2050. Currently in Poland, the implementation of ETCS has been completed on 791,69 km of railway lines, 626,72 km were equipped with Level 2, 120,25 km in Level 1 and 50,72 km in Level 1 Limited Supervision.

Denmark is well underway with a nationwide ERTMS upgrade, with ETCS Level 2 already live on key corridors in both eastern and western regions. Over 85% of trains of the Danish Signalling Programme have been retrofitted, and most rolling stock is now equipped with ETCS and STM-DK to ensure dual-system compatibility.

In our infographics, you’ll find more highlights from these plans — showcasing how Poland and Denmark are contributing to the future of rail interoperability in Europe.

You can access the NIPs here

🙏 A big thank you to Poland for its leadership, and best of luck to Denmark as it takes over the EU Presidency! Here’s to keeping everything on track and moving forward smoothly. 🚆