I N T E G R A I L   I N   F P 6

Specific Programme	Integrating and Strengthening the ERA
Priority Thematic Area of Research	Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems
Thematic area	Sustainable Surface Transport
Strategic objective	3. Rebalancing and integrating different transport modes
Research domain	3.14 - Development of vehicle and vessel concepts for both passengers and freight, characterised by interoperability and inter-connectivity, for cross-operation between different transport routes and networks supported by advanced mechatronics, on-board electronics, information and communication systems
Topic	Increased reliability and performance of the rail system through intelligent vehicles and infrastructure systems and their maintenance