European ERTMS Coordinator Matthias Ruete releases Third Work Plan
Europe moves from “why ERTMS®?” to “how fast can we deliver it?” Matthias Ruete, European ERTMS® Coordinator, has published his third Work Plan, setting a clear direction for the rollout of European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS®) across the EU.
The message is clear: ERTMS® is no longer just a technical upgrade. It is a cornerstone of Europe’s rail modernisation and digital transformation. With strong political backing, the focus now shifts to accelerating deployment.
The plan highlights key priorities:
- Synchronising trackside and onboard implementation
- Addressing high costs and administrative complexity
- Strengthening EU-level governance and coordination
- ERTMS® should be treated as a strategic European transformation project
It also calls for reinforced European oversight, a potential dedicated task force, continued public-private cooperation beyond EU-RAIL, and consideration of an EU deployment manager.
For more information you can access the report here.
