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VPI is an industry association representing private owners and keepers of rail freight wagons, as well as freight car workshops and shipping companies. The organization focuses on improving technical, legal, and operational framework conditions for rail freight through sector engagement and political advocacy. It develops and maintains the VPI
European Maintenance Guide, a widely used standard for freight wagon maintenance and management. Through its subsidiary VPI European Rail Service, VPI offers services including workshop assessments, ECM certification under EU regulations, and training programs. The association also provides digital reference tools such as WagonWords to support consistent technical terminology across maintenance networks. Its activities support safe, interoperable, and efficient rail freight operations for member companies across Europe.
