The European Commission is responsible for policy on the Interoperability of European Railways. The Commission is supported on operational and technical matters by the European Railway Agency.
Technical Specifications for Interoperability are developed with the input of a variety of representative bodies.
Draft specifications are consulted on with European social partners:
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the European Centre of Enterprises with Public Participation
European Trade Union Confederation.
Following consultation the drafts need to be agreed with member states and the European Parliament.