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1 Jan 2021Start

NOVITÀ

Noise and vibration technical advice

Status: Ongoing project

Project Description

The NOVITÀ Project ensures funding for the UIC Noise and Vibration Sector, supporting its role in addressing railway noise and vibration issues within a global sustainability framework. Given that rail is the second-largest noise pollutant in the transport sector, effective noise management is crucial to maintaining its environmental advantage and public acceptance.

Key Objectives

Global Awareness & Collaboration: Expanding beyond Europe to engage stakeholders worldwide in developing harmonized noise mitigation strategies. Policy & Research Integration: Aligning railway noise management with UN Sustainable Development Goals, European Green Deal targets, and international sustainability efforts. Technical & Strategic Support: Providing members with expert guidance, research coordination, and a platform for best practice exchange.

By funding the UIC Noise and Vibration Sector, NOVITÀ enables global dialogue, research initiatives, and engagement with policymakers, ensuring railway noise and vibration management remains a key pillar of sustainable transport.

Members · 22 members

  • BCRRE
    Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education
  • Sydney Trains
    Sydney Trains
  • IZS
    Infrastruktura Železnica Srbije
  • RSSB
    Rail Safety and Standards Board
  • INFRABEL
    Infrabel S.A.
  • HS2
    High Speed Two Limited
  • FTIA/VÄYLÄ
    Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency
  • SZCZ
    Správa železnic, státní organizace
  • SNCF
    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français
  • SBB CFF FFS
    Schweizerische Bundesbahnen
  • RENFE
    Renfe Operadora
  • IP SA
    Infraestruturas de Portugal, S.A.
  • PRORAIL
    Prorail
  • ÖBB
    Österreichische Bundesbahnen
  • NS
    N.V. Nederlandse Spoorwegen
  • NETWORK RAIL
    Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
  • Bane NOR
    Bane NOR SF
  • FS
    Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane SpA
  • DB AG
    Deutsche Bahn AG
  • CFL
    Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois
  • TRAFIKVERKET
    Swedish Transport Administration
  • ADIF
    Administrator de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias

Deliverables

UIC Contacts

Interested members are encouraged to contact Pınar Yilmazer or the Noise and vibration sector team