{"id":826,"date":"2026-09-30T18:06:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T16:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/normalisation.afnor.org\/en\/?p=826"},"modified":"2026-10-01T09:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T07:55:47","slug":"call-for-experts-help-shape-europes-future-standard-for-transport-data-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normalisation.afnor.org\/en\/news\/call-for-experts-help-shape-europes-future-standard-for-transport-data-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Experts: Help Shape Europe&#8217;s Future Standard for Transport Data Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]The European Commission, through the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), is seeking experts to contribute to the development of the future harmonized <strong>EN 16614 Network Timetable Exchange (NeTEx)<\/strong> standard. This strategic initiative will support the implementation of key EU legislation on multimodal travel information and rail data interoperability, helping to build a more connected and digital European transport system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As passengers increasingly rely on digital journey planners, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) applications, booking platforms, and ticketing services, the need for consistent and interoperable transport data has never been greater. The project will transform the current six-part <strong>CEN\/TS 16614 (NeTEx)<\/strong> technical specification into a fully harmonised European Standard (hEN), creating a common framework for exchanging public transport and rail data across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>The future harmonized standard will facilitate the sharing of timetables, fares, passenger information, accessibility data, and other transport-related information through National Access Points (NAPs), supporting both multimodal travel services and railway interoperability requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expert Contributions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The work will be carried out within <strong>CEN\/TC 278\/WG 3 (Public Transport)<\/strong> and will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regulatory and standards gap analysis<\/li>\n<li>Alignment with Transmodel, SIRI, Open API for Distributed Journey Planning, and related mobility standards<\/li>\n<li>Technical drafting of the future EN 16614 series<\/li>\n<li>Stakeholder consultation and validation activities<\/li>\n<li>Consensus building across transport authorities, operators, software providers, MaaS platforms, and National Access Points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The project will also collaborate closely with major European initiatives, including <strong>NAPCORE-X, EFIP, EUDIT, and Cyclinfra<\/strong>, ensuring consistency across the European mobility ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Should Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are encouraged from experts with experience in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Public transport and rail data exchange<\/li>\n<li>Journey planning and MaaS solutions<\/li>\n<li>Ticketing and fare management systems<\/li>\n<li>Open data and interoperability frameworks<\/li>\n<li>National Access Points and transport authorities<\/li>\n<li>NeTEx, Transmodel, SIRI, and related standards<\/li>\n<li>Digital mobility regulations and implementation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Participate?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a unique opportunity to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute directly to a key European Standard for digital mobility<\/li>\n<li>Influence the future of multimodal travel information and data interoperability<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with leading experts from across Europe<\/li>\n<li>Gain valuable experience in European standardisation activities<\/li>\n<li>Support the implementation of EU mobility and transport policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Get Involved<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A limited number of funded positions are available for Project Team Experts. Interested candidates should consult the <strong>Open Call for Project Team Experts<\/strong> and <strong>NeTEx Project Plan documents<\/strong> before submitting their application <strong>with a deadline of 9th of November 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders wishing to contribute on a voluntary basis are encouraged to participate through their National Standardization Body and engage in the work of <strong>CEN\/TC 278\/WG 3 (Public Transport)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join us in developing the European standard that will power the next generation of interoperable, passenger-centric, and digitally connected transport services across Europe.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normalisation.afnor.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/NeTex-Open-call-for-project-team-experts_VF-rev-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DOWNLOAD THE CALL FOR TENDER<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The European Commission, through the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), is seeking experts to contribute to the development of the future harmonized EN 16614 Network Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) standard. 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