In recent decades, the European Union has been actively working on strengthening the role of railways in sustainable transport. According to data from the European Commission, transport accounts for about 25% of total greenhouse gas emissions, while railways contribute only 0.4%, making them one of the most environmentally friendly modes of transport.

At the 14th Congress on Transport Infrastructure and Transport – Railways, held on 2–3 October 2025 in Sarajevo, experts, operators, and manufacturers from the EU and the region exchanged experiences on improving railway systems.

Faruk Kubat, a member of the Technical Committee BAS/TC 46, Railways, presented a paper titled “New Intelligent Traffic Management Functions – Advanced Software Solutions Based on Machine Learning Techniques.”

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina was represented by Željka Popić, Technical Secretary and Coordinator of the Committee BAS/TC 46, Railways