European Rail Infrastructure Network Has Launched
The newly formed European Network of Infrastructure Managers will oversee capacity planning and traffic management.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in People
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The European Network of Infrastructure Managers (ENIM) was formally established on 23 September at the Innotrans event. Operating under the EU Capacity Regulation, the body coordinates cross-border capacity planning and traffic management.
Why it matters
The creation of ENIM responds to a mandate from the EU Capacity Regulation to streamline international rail operations. The initiative seeks to unify traffic management and operational performance standards across the continent's rail systems.
Leadership roles within the new organization, including the Chair and Vice-Chair, are set for two-year terms. The network will centralize coordination efforts previously handled by fragmented regional entities.
The players
Johann Pluy
He was appointed as the inaugural Chair of the European Network of Infrastructure Managers.
Piotr Wyborski
He was selected to serve as the Vice-Chair of the newly established rail network.
RailNetEurope
Headquartered in Vienna, this organization was appointed as the Network Coordinator for ENIM.
The details
ENIM aims to establish a single one-stop shop for capacity rights that span multiple rail networks. The network will work alongside the European Railway Platform, which acts as a formal advisory body for the new infrastructure organization.
Timeline
2013: The PRIME platform was originally formed.
23 September 2026: ENIM was officially established during the Innotrans event.
Market Landscape
The formation of ENIM marks a significant consolidation of European rail oversight under the mandate of the EU Capacity Regulation. This move positions the new network to replace fragmented coordination efforts with a centralized authority for cross-border traffic.
International rail passengers and freight clients may see improved operational performance and more predictable scheduling as the network unifies its planning. Standardized access to capacity rights across borders aims to reduce logistical delays for users of the rail system.
The takeaway
The unification of infrastructure management represents a major shift toward a single, cohesive rail network across Europe. Industry participants should monitor the implementation of the new capacity rights system to understand changes in cross-border rail access.
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