Three years after the conclusion of the Translate4Rail project, UIC is excited to share the initiatives, achievements and explore the question: “What challenges remain in implementing language tools for seamless rail communication across Europe?” via the Train Driver Communication Conference which will take place on 6 March 2025 at the UIC Headquarters in Paris.
As part of its work, the Translate4Rail project effectively delivered a prototype and tested the concept of using predefined messages to establish effective communication between train drivers and traffic controllers. This concept was successfully tested in cross-border operations between Italy and Austria in 2021.
Following the project, UIC has continued to support its members in overcoming language barriers, working closely with its members to test and enhance the tool further with the available resources.
Agenda
13:30 – 14:00 Coffee and Welcome
14:00 – 14:10 Introduction/Opening
Moderator: Paul Hodgson (CFL Cargo)
UIC
14:10 – 14:40 Current Landscape of Language Tools: Where Do We Stand Today?
14:10 – 14:12
Moderator
14:12 – 14:20
Introduction on Language Programme
Juraj Maliaček (RNE)
14:20 – 14:30
Language tools and on-going pilots
Parinaz Bazeghi (UIC)
UIC-RNE publication: IRS Pre Defined Messages
Parinaz Bazeghi (UIC)
14:30 – 14:40
Translate4Rail tool and potential roadmap
UIC/RNE & Synvance
14:40 – 15:10 Key Milestones after Translate4Rail: Achievements of the Last Two Years
Driver Perspective, Signaller Perspective
Annik Jeiziner (SBB Cargo International), Riccardo Ioncoli (RFI)
15:10 – 15:30 Progress Update on Pilot Interreg T4RAIL-IT-SI: Key Insights and Next Steps
Simona Garbuglia (RFI)/ Silva Kristan (SZI) and T4RAIL IT-SI Project consortium
15:30 – 15:45 Break
15:45 – 16:30 Panel discussion: From Regulation to Implementation: Insights on Safety and Follow-Ups: A Panel Discussion
Estelle Bacconnier (DG MOVE), Marcel de Haye (CER), Frédéric Hénon (UIC), Juraj Maliaček (RNE), Roland Rieder (BLS Cargo, Moderator).
16:40 – 17:00 Conclusion
Frédéric Hénon
Register now at: https://uic.org/events/train-driver-conference
