EU Railway Infrastructure Network Has Formed
The European Network of Infrastructure Managers will streamline cross-border capacity rights for rail operators.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in People
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The European Network of Infrastructure Managers (ENIM) launched to manage cross-border traffic and capacity planning under the EU Capacity Regulation. The new body will provide a unified interface for infrastructure access across the region.
Why it matters
Operators face fragmented scheduling and operational standards when crossing national borders, a barrier this network aims to lower through centralized capacity rights. The body was mandated by EU regulation to improve coordination across historically siloed rail networks.
The new network, established on 23 September, utilizes two-year terms for its Chair and Vice-Chair leadership positions. It replaces or supplements structures like the 2013 PRIME platform.
The players
Johann Pluy
The newly appointed Chair who oversees the strategic direction of the network.
Piotr Wyborski
The appointed Vice-Chair responsible for supporting network governance and planning.
RailNetEurope
A Vienna-based organization serving as the Network Coordinator for infrastructure management.
The details
ENIM manages capacity planning, traffic management, and performance monitoring by consolidating fragmented national requirements. RailNetEurope will act as the Network Coordinator from its Vienna headquarters to operationalize these processes. By creating a single point of entry for capacity rights, the network seeks to simplify the administrative burden for freight and passenger operators navigating multiple national jurisdictions.
Timeline
23 September 2026: ENIM was officially established at Innotrans.
2013: The PRIME platform was originally formed.
Market Landscape
This network follows the 2013 launch of the PRIME platform, marking a shift toward more formalized regulatory oversight. It represents a transition from voluntary cooperation to the structured coordination mandated by the EU Capacity Regulation.
Operators should monitor upcoming guidance on the new one-stop shop to determine how it will affect current cross-border access applications. Evaluate how this central coordination will impact your transit times and resource allocation for international rail logistics.
The takeaway
The move to centralized capacity management could reduce administrative friction for multi-country rail routes. Monitor for updates on the launch of the one-stop shop to prepare your team for changes in access application procedures.
Further reading
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