Unified railway law to connect Europe, Asia and Africa
Members + Associated Members
51 + 1
enabling and developing legal and technical interoperability for international carriage by rail
Since
1893
providing international legal frameworks for freight, dangerous goods and passenger transport
Years
130
shaping the future of international traffic by rail
Latest News
Highlights
Use of gender-neutral language
Guidelines to facilitate the “inclusive” drafting of OTIF’s institutional law texts, as well as its various publications and communication texts.
Handbook APTU, ATMF
Activities
The purpose of establishing railway contract law for international traffic is to ensure legal certainty, in particular by defining liability regimes.
The regulations for the international carriage of dangerous goods ensure safety and prevent accidents and damage to persons, property and the environment.
Technical interoperability means that safety is ensured when crossing borders and that international rail traffic can run smoothly.
Upcoming Events
Committee of Technical Experts
Details: 17th session of the Committee of Technical Experts Location: Berne – Switzerland – hybrid meeting
Working Group WG TECH.
Details: Working Group WG TECH. 55th Session Partner: Federal Office of Transport (CH) Location: Ittigen – Switzerland – hybrid meeting
RISC
Railway Interoperability and Safety Committee (RISC) Partner: European Commission Location: Brussels – Belgium
Global Transport Connectivity Forum 2025
Details: Global Transport Connectivity Forum 2025 Partner: Republic of Türkiye – Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Location: Istanbul – Türkiye
UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
Details: 66th session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Partner: UNECE Location: Geneva – Switzerland
RID/ADR Editorial and Translation Conference
Details: RID/ADR Editorial and Translation Conference Partner: Federal Roads Office 5FEDRO) Location: Switzerland
Temporary Working Group on Annex 2 to SMGS
Details: Temporary Working Group on Annex 2 to SMGS “Provisions for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods” Organiser: OSJD Location: Warsaw – Poland
Revisions Committee to the Model Rules on the Permanent Identification of Railway Rolling Stock
Details: Revisions Committee to the Model Rules on the Permanent Identification of Railway Rolling Stock - 3rd session Partner: UNECE Location: Geneva – Switzerland
Working Group WG TECH
Details: Working Group WG TECH. 56th Session Location: Berne – Switzerland – hybrid meeting
Annual Meeting of International Organisations
Details: 11th Annual Meeting of International Organisations Partner: OECD Location: Paris – France
RID/ADR/ADN Joint Meeting
Details: RID/ADR/ADN Joint Meeting Partner: UNECE Location: Genf – Switzerland
Group of Experts on Annex 2 to SMGS
Details: Group of Experts on Annex 2 to SMGS “Provisions for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods” Organiser: OSJD Location: Warsaw – Poland
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Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, WP.15
Details: Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, WP.15 (117th session) Partner: UNECE Location: Geneva – Switzerland
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International Transport Forum – Summit 2025
Details: International Transport Forum – Summit 2025 Partner: ITF - OECD Location: Leipzig - Germany
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Administrative Committee
Details: 140th session of the Administrative Committee Partner: Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (AU) Location: Vienna – Austria
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Latest Documents
TECH-25029
TECH-25029
Draft proposal for modification of the guide for the application of the UTP PRM
TECH-25011
TECH-25011
Handbook for the implementation and application of the APTU and ATMF Uniform Rules
TECH-25031
TECH-25031
Digitalisation and the role of OTIF
