LibeRTiN - Light Rail Thematic Network
Overview
Background & policy context:
The Libertin Thematic Network focuses on light rail and light metro systems. The technical standards concerning light rail/light metro are numerous and differ considerably from one city or a country to another, for various reasons including history. Simplification and harmonisation of these standards across Europe would boost the Light Rail market and decrease the ownership costs of rolling stock and equipment for the benefit of all stakeholders and of the European Union.
Objectives:
The principal objectives of the Libertin Thematic Network are to accelerate the establishment of an Internal Market for light rail/light metro in the European Union and associated countries by fostering harmonisation, interchangeability and modularity of light rail/light metro components, harmonisation of related legislation/regulations and tendering procedures to promote the attractiveness, affordability, flexibility and sustainability of light rail/light metro systems by reducing the costs of modular components, harmonising operating rules and procedures, and enhancing system performance to enhance the competitiveness of the light rail mode compared with other transport modes.
Methodology:
LibeRTiN is a thematic network relying heavily on contributions from and discussions between the experts that are part of the network. The network has distinguished 10 priority topics which are dealt with by topic groups of experts. Each topic group is lead by a topic leader. Integration of interactions between the topics is achieved by discussion of all topics in the sessions of the network steering committee (NSC), where all partners are present.
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