A Safe Revision of the Train Drivers Directive The European Commission is revising the certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the EU – the Train Drivers Directive. Issues 24 Mar 2023
EU rail experts, ETF and CER, call for safe and feasible Train Drivers Directive Revision ETF and CER have issued a joint recommendation for the revision of the Train Drivers Directive outlining suggestions for a certification scheme and communication approach that ensures railway safety, operational efficiency, and workers’ health and safety. Press Release 16 Mar 2023
ETF takes a stand for democracy and public transport ahead of 2024 EU elections On February 28, a group of EU MEPs, transport workers, and unions protested the European Commission’s undemocratic attempt to force the liberalisation of public transport by rail and road without involving the Council and the European Parliament. News 2 Mar 2023
Solidarity statement from ETF following railway accident in Greece The ETF expresses our profound sadness and distress over the tragic collision of a passenger and freight train in Greece last night, resulting so far in the loss of 36 lives and leaving many more injured. Statement 1 Mar 2023
Public Service Obligations (PSO) Guidelines: The European Commission’s push for liberalisation The European Commission is undemocratically attempting to force the liberalisation of public transport by rail and road behind the backs of the Council and the European Parliament. Issues 27 Feb 2023
Rail strikes will continue across Europe until fair agreements are reached The ETF stands with our unions and workers facing difficult negotiations and taking industrial action. News 8 Dec 2022
Joint Statement by ETF and CER on the Revision of the Train Drivers Directive Safety must be key in the revision of the Train Drivers Directive. Statement 5 Dec 2022
To meet climate goals, EU Transport Ministers must first tackle social issues in rail Tomorrow, Transport Ministers will meet to discuss the future of EU rail. Ahead of their meeting, the ETF underlines the lack of decent jobs, which is driving workers out of the industry and warns against the European Commission’s push for liberalisation. Statement 20 Oct 2022