Joan Amoros - Railway Days 2013

FULL FERRMED STANDARDSIMPLEMENTATION IN EURASIAN VECTORThe way to assure the competitiveness in East‐westfreight transportation in the E.U.by Joan AmorósFERRMED Secretary GeneralOctober 9th 2012BUCHAREST© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)

FERRMED ASBL“Promotion du Grand Axe Ferroviaire de MarchandisesScandinavie-Rhin-Rhône- Mediterranée Occidentale”Created in 2004 by the private sector, FERRMED is the first initiative infavour of a European rail freight network that is completely directedtowards the needs of Market and companies. In particular, we arepromoting the implementation of common technical standards all overEurope (the so-called “FERRMED Standards”), the improvement of theconnections between ports and hinterlands, through the rail freightnetwork and inland terminals, and the conception of a high priority railfreight network Scandinavia-Rhine-Rhone-Western Mediterranean.In 8 years, FERRMED already has 150 members from all over Europe andNorth Africa. Among those, all kind of manufacturing companies, PortAuthorities, Chambers of Commerce, intermodal terminals, logisticsoperators and associations, rail and road freight operators, employerassociations, rail rolling stock industries, distribution and retailercompanies, etc, can be found.© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)2

PILLARS OF THE BUSINESSCOMPETITIVENESSLOGISTICS, COMPRISE A SUBSTANTIALPROPORTION OF PRODUCT PRICES50% ofLogisticscosts are“outside”costs,particularlytransport.© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)3

TYPICAL COST BREAK-DOWN IN RAIL-ROADFREIGHT COMBINED TRANSPORT− Assets → 23%− Personnel → 12%∗ RAILWAY 52% − Energy → 15%− Slots → 2%∗ TERMINALS 13%∗ TRUCK 35% (Route till final destination)Challenges: Price, Lead Time and Quality in transportationsystem.Source: COMSA-EMTE© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)4

FREIGHT COMBINED TRANSPORT-MAIN ISSUES-• EU interoperable Rail Core Network, allowing freighttrains in high frequency• To remove bottlenecks (infrastructure, operation,homologation/certification, etc) in Core Network• Common and ambitious Standards in Core Network lines:longer and heavier trains• Compact corridors in Core Network linking key logisticareas and ports• EU level coordination of Core Network• To improve terminals efficiency• “Remove” plan for rolling stock at EU level and maximumassets rotation• Road as a partner not as a competitor© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)5

AN EFFICIENT ROLLING STOCK• Adequate locomotives for long and heavy freight trains• Payload increased• A larger loading gauge• Lighter wagons with lighter materials• Automatic couplings• The application of technology for the reduction of noise andvibrations• Common vehicle (locomotives and wagons) authorization atEU level© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)I. SUMMARY of the Global Study6

COMMON STANDARDS FOR RAIL FREIGHTTRANSPORTATION IN EU CORE NETWORKThis is a key in order to get the competitiveness of the Trans EuropeanCore Network.Interoperability is a main point, but we have to achieve thisinteroperability improving, as well, the rail freight capacity and theprofitability of the network.In fact, as FERRMED demostrates in the Global Study already made,the application of FERRMED Standards is the only way to reversethe decreasing share of Railway in EU land transportation and toincrease its competitivenessFor all these reasons, we strongly recommend the gradualimplementation of FERRMED Standards in the EU Railway CoreNetwork, with lead times clearly determined and with fullcommitment by the Member States, considering the following keyitems:© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)7

FERRMED STANDARDSa) Unified coordination at EU level of the economic funds allocation forRailway Core Network development and common standards implementation.© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)8

FERRMED STANDARDSb) Reticular and polycentricCore Network with great socioeconomicand intermodalimpact, with two parallel raillines (double track each) ineach corridor. One for highspeed trains (basically forpassengers) and another forconventional trains (for freightand passengers at samepriority rate)© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)9

FERRMED STANDARDSc) Electrified lines (preferably 25.000 volts)© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)10

FERRMED STANDARDS FOR THE EU RAILFREIGHT CORE NETWORK (4)Width d) Width of of the the track track UIC UIC (1.435 (1.435 mm) mm)Interconnection between Iberianand EU International gauges(not possible with Russian gauge)© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)11

FERRMED STANDARDSe) Loading Gauge UIC – C© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)12

FERRMED STANDARDSf) Axle load: 22,5 – 25 tonnes© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)13

FERRMED STANDARDSg) Possibility tohave freight longtrains reaching1.500 metersand 3.600 to5.000 tonnes© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)14

FERRMED STANDARDSh) Maximum slope: 12 per thousand© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)15

FERRMED STANDARDSi) Huge cities by‐passes for freight© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)16

FERRMED STANDARDSj) Availability of a network ofintermodal polyvalent and flexibleterminals© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)17

FERRMED STANDARDSk) ERTMS System with both ways control in each track.© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)18

FERRMED STANDARDSl) Trafficschedules forfreighttransportation24 hours a dayand7 days a week© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)19

FERRMED STANDARDSm) Free competition© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)20

FERRMED STANDARDSn) Harmonization ofthe administrativeformalities andsocial legislation© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)21

FERRMED STANDARDSo) Unified management, monitoring andtracking (through ITS) systems by Mega‐Regionsand main corridors coordinated at EU level© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)22

FERRMED STANDARDSp) Competitive management criteria based on R+D+4i principlesResearchDevelopmentInnovationIdentityImpactInfrastructureIn the global chain of added value© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)23

FERRMED STANDARDSq) Favourable and homogeneous fees forthe use of infrastructures© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)24

FERRMED STANDARDSr) Reduction of the environmental impact of thefreight transportation system as a result of anincrease of the long distance rail share on landtraffic of up to 35%© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)25

FERRMED STANDARDSs) Freight locomotive andwagon concepts adaptedto FERRMED TechnicalStandards© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)26

FERRMED FREIGHT LOCOMOTIVE CONCEPTThe aim of this Study is to definethe minimum design parametersthat the EU locomotives shouldhave to fulfil the FERRMEDStandards, particularly long andheavy trains.FERRMED Trains CharacteristicsLength 1.500mTrack gauge1435 mmLoading gaugeUIC CGross Weight = Load 3.600 t – 5.000tNumber of motorized axles 12 axlesNumber of locomotivesMore than one: 2 Co-Co or 3 Bo-BoStarting tractive effort of the train 600 kN – 800 kNPower of the train7.000 kW – 10.000 kWFERRMED Locomotives CharacteristicsStarting tractive effort of the 300 kN – 400 kNlocomotivePower of the locomotive3.500 kW – 5.000 kWAxle load22,5 t/axle – 25 t/axleAxle arrangementCo-Co or Bo-BoMaximum speed120 Km/hAdhesion coefficient (µo) At least 33%Type of tractionDiesel locomotive or electrical multi-tension locomotiveCouplingAutomatic with capability to connect current UIC screw couplers and Russiancouplers.BrakeE-ECP Brake System (Enhanced-Electronically controlled pneumatic system)InteroperabilityYES. Fulfillment all applicable TSI and other European DirectivesSafety and Signaling system ERTMSTrain control systemETCSRadio systemGSM-RCab2 cabs with central desk ensuring safety and comfort of the driver© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)27

FERRMED FREIGHT WAGON CONCEPTPlatform concept (several wagon types can be demanded/detachable superstructuresThree basic designs:Design A1: Long wagon → mainly for intermodal/volume-cargo (25m of loading length)Design A2: Short wagon → for bulk and break-bulk commoditiesDesign B: Flat wagon for trailer TransportKey parameters: Axle load 22,5 ÷ 25 tons; Loading gauge: UIC-GC; Speed: 100÷ 120km/h.; Central beam; Automatic central couplers; Electric power Supply/ IT equipment;compact brakesMain advantages:A1: More capacity when loaded with containers. Better adapted to 40’ containers.50% more capacity when loaded with C-Swap bodiesB: handles 100% of European semi-trailer fleet© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)28

EUROPE MAIN SOCIO-ECONOMIC VECTORSThe EU and neighbouring countries aregoing to a new socio-economic dimensionfollowing the three emerging developmentvectors:‣ Western North-South Vector (FERRMEDGreat Axis Area of influence)‣ Eurasian East-West Vector‣ Mediterranean VectorThe increase of competitiveness is mainlyoriented towards this three emergingvectors© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)I. SUMMARY of the Global Study29

FERRMED GREAT INTERCONTINENTAL AXIS(Western North ‐ South Vector)FERRMED GREAT AXIS, BACKBONE OF MOROCCO-MEDITERRANEAN, CENTRAL AND NORTH EUROPE CONNEXIONThe rail freight network of theFERRMED Great Axis interconnectsthe most important sea and inlandharbour fronts; and the main East-West axes of the EU.FERRMED Great Axis has a direct andclose influence over 250 millionsEuropeans (54% of the EU-27population and 66% of the GDP).In addition, the axis :• In southern part, it has a closeinfluence over 70 millionsinhabitants in North Africa.• In northern part, it links withwestern end of Trans-SiberianRailway in St. Petersburg andFinland© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós) 30

COMPARISON BETWEEN SEA ROUTES THROUGH SUEZAND THROUGH PANAMA (Mediterranean Vector)Reduction through Suez route relative to Panama routeDistanceTimeGenoa/Marseille/Barcelona Reduction of -38% to -58% Reduction of -22% to -47%Source: Port of Barcelona© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)31

TRANS-EURASIAN RAIL NETWORK(Eurasian East – West Vector)© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)32

FULL FERRMED STANDARDSIMPLEMENTATION PROPOSAL© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)33

FULL FERRMED STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATIONPROPOSED ACTION PLAN To introduce FULL FERRMED Standards (length of the train 1500m, tonnesper train 3600÷5000, loading gauge UIC-C, weight per axle 22,5÷25 tonnes) inthe following key lines:EURASIAN VECTOR• Moscou – Warsaw – Berlin – Hamburg/Duisburg – Rotterdam/Antwerpen• Moscou – Kiev – Budapest – (Wien – München – Karlsruhe – Strasbourg –Lille – Calais/Dunkerque – London) – Ljubljana – Venezia – Torino – Lyon –Paris• Constanta – Bucharest – BudapestWESTERN NORTH - SOUTH VECTOR• Saint Petersburg – Helsinki – Turku – Stockholm – Copenhagen – Hamburg –Duisburg – Koblenz – Luxembourg/Apach – Lyon – Marseille – Barcelona –Valencia – Murcia – Almeria – Malaga – Algeciras• Koblenz – Mannheim – Karlsruhe – Basel – Bern/Zürich – Milano – Genoa© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)34

FULL FERRMED STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATIONPROPOSED ACTION PLAN (II) Gradual “Remove Plan” for EU freight wagons in order to introduce theFERRMED Standard Wagon concept To gradually introduce the freight locomotives according to FERRMEDconcept with 3500÷5000 kN power or more To introduce intelligent and unified systems of transportation (ITS) includingERTMS and GALILEO To unify as much as possible the electric tension To mitigate the impact of noise by rail transport Efficient multimodal platforms adapted for long trains Suitable transfer terminals on the broad/standard gauge lines junctions Unified operational coordination for EU Core Network© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)35

FULL FERRMED STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATIONPROPOSED ACTION PLAN (III)Approximate investment costs for FERRMED Great Axis selected key lines:‣ Loading gauge‣ Train length‣ ERTMS‣ Rolling stock automatic coupling (10% of total)‣ Intermodal terminals enlargement‣ Bottleneck solving and by-passes of large cities‣ Noise barriers‣ Total investments2600 Million euro10000 Million euro4000 Million euro1400 Million euro8000 Million euro4000 Million euro500 Million euro30500 Million euroNOTE: Data taken out from “FERRMED Global Study” developed by a prestigious international consortium© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)36

FULL FERRMED STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATIONPROPOSED ACTION PLAN (IV) Approximate extrapolation of investment costs for theselected lines in the Eurasian East-West Vector in the EUcountries:‣ 60% of the FERRMED Great Axis selected lines(18300 Million euro) Total proposed investment:‣ 30500 + 18300 = 48800 Million euro To be developed before 2030© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)37

FULL FERRMED STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATIONPROPOSED ACTION PLAN (V)(approximate extrapolation from “FERRMED Global Study”) Expected savings (in billion euro) in 2016 - 2045 period:‣ 103 in Vehicle Operation Costs‣ 128 in travel and transport time‣ 6,75 in accidents and pollutant emissions reduction‣ Ʃ = 237,75 CBA results (*):‣ Economic Internal Rate of Return ~12%(*) Social discount rate: 3,5%© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)38

FERRMED ASBLThank you for yourattention!Vă mulţumim pentruatenţie!© FERRMED asbl (J. Amorós)39