Discussions will focus on liability in the event of loss or damage caused by a railway vehicle, in accordance with Article 7 of the CUV Uniform Rules. Specifically, this will involve discussions with the rail sector and, in particular, answering the following questions: how are the rules applied? What about in practice?

The Secretariat wishes to gather information in order to inform Member States about potential amendments to Article 7 of the CUV Uniform Rules.

OTIF members, stakeholders registered with the ad hoc Committee on Legal Affairs and International Cooperation, industry experts with proven experience and interest in this field are invited to participate by clicking here: https://extranet.otif.org/en/?page_id=545 and to register before 31 March 2026.

The OTIF Roundtables are a new series of online meetings, conducted in English only, designed to boost cooperation between Member States, the railway sector and the Secretariat. These meetings are informal and are characterised by their flexible, inclusive and accessible format. The aim is to explore, explain, question and co-construct in a more flexible manner.

OTIF Roundtables = PROGRESS

Promote engagement
Reflect
Open dialogue
Gather knowledge
Raise questions
Enrich understanding
Shape solutions
Strengthen international railway law