1、European Rail Supply IndustryA N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 2 3Message from UNIFE Chair2Message from UNIFE Director General401.UNIFE in 2023902.European Affairs19Table of Contents03.International Affairs3705.R&I Activities6706.Signalling and ERTMS8907.ERWA:The UNIFE Railway Wheels Committee9709.Com

2、munications10910.UNIFE Staff12011.UNIFE Members in 202312504.Standards and Regulation5110108.IRIS:International Railway Industry StandardTable of Contents1 Message from Michael Peter,UNIFE ChairIn an era where progress resonates against a backdrop of economic and political dynamics as well as climat

3、e change,the UNIFE Annual Report 2023 serves as a chronicle and a compass.It is a chronicle that captures the outstanding collective efforts that brought us many achievements and milestones.And it serves as a compass to guide our industry to the urgent priorities ahead.Therefore,it is a great honour

4、 for me to introduce UNIFEs Annual Report 2023 for the first time as UNIFE Chair.Looking back at 2023,it was characterized by two main trends:decarbonization and digitalisation.2023 is now confirmed as the hottest year on record and efforts for transformative climate action like COP28 have picked up

5、 speed.The evidence has never been clearer that boosting rail transport plays a crucial role in this pivotal phase of transformation.The unprecedented advancement of digital technologies,especially the incredible potential of Artificial Intelligence,offer great possibilities to accelerate this trans

6、formation.In 2023,we have made many breakthroughs,and I am pleased to summarise and share the highlights:In our efforts to promote decarbonization in transport,we put rail on a more level playing field with other modes of transport and accelerated the deployment of alternative fuels:The review of th