TCM compliance: mandatory for railway companies from 2026

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What does TCM mean?

A TCM contains structured data on the composition of the train: vehicles, weights, personnel, tracks and restrictions. Standardised transmission ensures that all parties involved use the same information reliably, transparently and without errors. Manual entries, which could previously take up to an hour per train, are no longer necessary.

For European operators, this is a decisive step towards greater interoperability.

A TCM contains structured data on the train composition: vehicles, personnel, tracks and restrictions.

The advantages of railway software

Modern software supports railway companies in all processes, not just in TCM transmission.

  • Railway personnel planning with shifts
  • Plannable maintenance
  • Railway communication for documentation and real-time information exchange
  • Railway training management for qualifications and regulatory compliance
  • Shunting management and railway inspection software for safe operations

Why act now?

The end of 2025 deadline is approaching. Railway companies that invest early will ensure:

  • Smooth TCM compliance
  • Lower operating costs
  • Better collaboration with infrastructure managers
  • Greater safety and fewer planning errors

Request a free demo of our TAF/TAP-compliant software solutions and get your company ready.