CLC/TC 9X ‘Electrical and electronic applications for railways’ ‘will revise EN 50553 ‘Railway applications – Running capability in case of fire on board of rolling stock’. This standard describes methods to undertake an analysis to ensure the running capability of railway vehicles in cases where there may be a fire outbreak onboard.
CEN/TC 301 ‘Road vehicles’ will start work on a technical specification on swappable battery systems applied to L-category vehicles, in support of the EU regulation (EU) 2023/180 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure.
CEN/TC 278 WG 3 has been granted funding from the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) to develop four new European standards through four dedicated projects:
- The first project, European Fare Information Profile, will create a European Standard for EU fare profiles, enabling interoperability across multimodal ticketing services by defining common technical specifications, aligning with existing systems, and supporting seamless cross-border ticketing.
- The second project, European Barcode Ticketing Standard, focuses on a new standard for barcode harmonization, establishing interoperable barcode formats for transport tickets to improve compatibility between operators, enhance interoperability, and reduce market fragmentation.
- The third project, European Digital Ticketing Interfaces-APIs, aims to develop European Standards for application programming interfaces (APIs) to support the secure, reliable, and interoperable distribution of transport tickets between operators and third-party platforms, facilitating digital and cross-border multimodal travel.
- The fourth project, Cyclinfra Project on Digital Cycling Infrastructure Data, carried out in collaboration with CEN/TC 278/WG7 (ITS Spatial Data: Standardization of static geographic road network data, developing standards for data exchange between public road authorities, map providers, and other stakeholders), will establish a European Standard for cycling networks. This standard will cover key aspects, such as design, safety, connectivity, and integration with mobility planning frameworks, to promote coherence and interoperability across the EU.
In 2026, CEN/TC 464 ‘Small Craft’ will advance the development of European standards for small watercraft up to 24 meters, with a particular emphasis on safety, performance, and adherence to the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) – Directive 2013/53/EU. The committee’s work will encompass:
- establishing comprehensive design and construction requirements,
- enhancing manufacturing quality standards,
- defining rigorous performance and safety criteria, and
- promoting environmental sustainability in small craft.
The overarching objective is to harmonize safety and quality standards across Europe, integrate emerging technologies such as electric propulsion and environmentally friendly designs, and foster alignment with international standardization bodies, including ISO, to ensure global consistency. This strategic initiative will provide significant benefits to both manufacturers and users by elevating the safety, quality, and sustainability of small watercraft.
CEN/TC 464 and ISO/TC 188 are collaborating to develop and enforce harmonized standards for small craft, ensuring both European and international relevance. These standards, covering low- and high-voltage electrical systems (EN ISO 13297-1 & -2), hull construction and design pressures (EN ISO 12215-5), watertight openings (EN ISO 12216), and engine exhaust emissions (EN ISO 18854), will significantly enhance safety, reliability, and environmental performance in the recreational boating sector. By standardizing electrical installations, watertight integrity, structural strength, and emission testing, they provide manufacturers with clear guidance for designing craft that meet current safety and environmental expectations. Implementation will support compliance with the Recreational Craft Directive, enabling substantial progress toward regulatory adherence while fostering innovation in electric propulsion, hull design, and emission control, positioning the industry to deliver safer, more sustainable, and technologically advanced recreational craft.
EN 1914 ‘Inland Navigation Vessels – Work Boats, Ship’s Boats and Lifeboats’ is to be developed in 2026 under the leadership of CEN/TC 15 ‘Inland Navigation Vessels’. It will define safety and design requirements for ship’s boats, lifeboats without special life-saving equipment, and work boats carrying limited passengers or loads over short distances. Recreational craft, firefighting, and water rescue boats are excluded.
The standard aims to promote uniform safety practices, operational reliability, and regulatory compliance for commercial inland navigation, providing a clear framework for manufacturers and operators to enhance vessel safety and efficiency.
CEN/TC 242 ‘Safety requirements for cableway installations designed to transport persons’ is developing harmonized standards in support of cableway installations designed to carry passengers (Regulation 2016/424/EU). It will finalize:
- FprEN 12929-1:2026 ‘Safety requirements for cableway installations designed to carry persons – General requirements – Part 1: Requirements for all installations’
- FprEN 13223:2026 ‘Safety requirements for cableway installations designed to carry persons – Drive systems and other mechanical equipment’
CEN/TC 471 ‘Unmanned Aircraft Systems’ will finalize some parts of the EN 4709 series (parts 1, 3 and 5) on the design of drones for civil use.
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