European transport workers and railway companies, represented by the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER), have issued a joint recommendation for the revision of the Train Drivers Directive. The proposal outlines suggestions for a certification scheme and communication approach that ensure railway safety, operational efficiency, and workers’ health and safety. The European Commission is revising the certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the EU – the Train Drivers Directive (TDD). Given the push for sustainable transport, the European Commission plans to revise the TDD to adapt to new developments in rail. (....)