Removing interoperability barriers – studies, works or mixed
Summary
The Connecting Europe Facility is a key EU funding instrument to promote growth, jobs and competitiveness through infrastructure investment at European level.
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
Studies and / or works, related to the following projects will be supported:
- Projects removing interoperability barriers in compliance with the Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) adopted by Directive 2016/797 on the interoperability of the rail system (Directive 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union which replaces Directive 2008/57/EC as of 16 June 2020 (OJ L 138, 26.5.2016, p. 44)), including automatic gauge-change facilities in rail freight traffic in accordance with Article 9(2)(b)(v) of the CEF Regulation, as well as terminals and their equipment necessary for the transfer between different track gauges. In particular, developments in line with the Technical Specification for Interoperability relating to Telematics Applications for Freight/Passenger Services (TAF/TAP TSIs) and other relevant TSIs such as TSI OPE or TSI Safety in tunnels will be supported.
Investments concerning rolling stock, notably the installation of sensors or other devices on wagons, will not be supported.
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
The costs will be reimbursed at the funding rate fixed in the Grant Agreement (maximum 85%).
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 Category
EU Competitive ProgrammesTotal Budget
€400,000,000Thematic Categories
- Transport
Eligibility for Participation
- Central Government
- International Organisations
- Large Enterprises
- Local Authorities
- Private Bodies
- State-owned Enterprises
Call Opening Date
13/09/2022Call Closing Date
18/01/2023National Contact Point(s)
Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works
Department of Public Works
https://bit.ly/3BoYoGo
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
(Publish Date: 16/09/2022-for internal use only)
EU Contact Point
CINEA – Transport:
https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/index_en