ERTMS – unit contribution
Summary
In the transport sector, the programme will promote interconnected and multimodal networks in order to develop and modernise rail, road, inland waterway and maritime infrastructure, as well as ensuring safe and secure mobility.
Programme Name
Programme Description
The Connecting Europe Facility is a key EU funding instrument to promote growth, jobs and competitiveness through infrastructure investment at European level.
Call
Detailed Call Description
In accordance with the Article 9(2)(b)(ii) of the CEF Regulation, the following works will be supported:
European Rail Traffic Management Systems (ERTMS) on-board and track-side deployment with a priority to rolling out ERTMS on the entire Core Network. Projects shall be:
- compliant with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/16957, and with Directive (EU) 2016/7978 and Directive (EU) 2016/7989 of the European Parliament and of the Council or subsequent version;
- at least baseline 3 (B3) compliant – the set of specifications #2 or #3 in table A2.2 or A2.3 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2016/919 as amended by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/77610, or subsequent versions;
- introduce modularity at the interoperability constituent level as specified in Annex 1 Table B3 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/16957;
- supported in the form of unit contributions as defined in the Commission Decision authorising the use of unit costs to support the deployment of ERTMS under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) – Transport.
Support for retrofitting will be limited to vehicles which have been put into operation before 31/12/2020. Support will not be given to fitment of new vehicles.
Projects covering interlocking and/or GSM-R works as a stand-alone project shall demonstrate a link with ETCS deployment on the railway lines in subject.
Where relevant, ERTMS projects should be coordinated with 5G corridors deployment.
Investments in GSM-R need at least to study and take into account the future upgradability to FRMCS.
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
The grant will be a unit grant. This means that it will reimburse a fixed amount per unit, based on unit costs, unit contributions or financing not linked to costs.
Projects of any budget are admitted. In order to ensure efficiency in EU funding interventions, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications for projects with a total requested EU contribution to the eligible costs of no less than €1 000 000. Where possible, related projects should be grouped and submitted as one proposal.
Eligibility For Participation Notes
In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:
- be legal entities (public or private bodies)
- be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
- EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs)
- Third countries associated to the CEF Programme (list of participating countries)
Programme Category
EU Competitive ProgrammesTotal Budget
€400 000 000Thematic Categories
- Energy
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Transport
Eligibility for Participation
- Central Government
- International Organisations
- Large Enterprises
- Other Beneficiaries
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- State-owned Enterprises
Call Opening Date
26/09/2023Call Closing Date
30/01/2024National Contact Point(s)
Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works
Department of Public Works
Website: https://bit.ly/3BoYoGo
Address: 165 Strovolou Avenue, 2048 Strovolos
Telephones: +357 22806521, +357 22806550, +357 22806537
Email: info@pwd.mcw.gov.cy
Contact person:
Elpida Epameinondas
Senior Executive Engineer
Τelephone: +357 22806643
Email: eepamenonda@pwd.mcw.gov.cy
EU Contact Point
CINEA – Transport:
https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/index_en