Organisation
railML.org e.V. is a non-profit organisation committed to developing open data exchange standard — railML®.
It was established on 24th April 2002 as a collaborative initiative involving a consortium of interested parties. Since 2012, railML.org has been registered as an association under German law (local court Dresden, VR 5750). In a decree issued by the Saxonian Revenue Office Dresden South, railML.org e.V. is recognised as a non-profit organisation and designated as a worthy recipient of charitable contributions. Donations and membership fees are tax-deductible in Germany.
Our mission
Our mission is to serve the entire railway sector by developing open data exchange standard while remaining wholly independent of railways, manufacturers and authorities. In today's world, connecting various railway software applications often presents significant challenges. To address this issue, the railML.org initiative is committed to exploring, discussing and presenting systematic XML-based solutions for simplifying data exchange between them. Our obligation to these goals has stayed steady since our establishment. We promote the principles of open-source software, characterised by peer production, accessible documentation and source code availability — all provided to the public at no cost.
Coordination and Governance
railML.org relies on the support and financial contributions of stakeholders who are engaged in the advancement of railML®. The governance of railML.org is structured around a stakeholder meeting, with the strategic coordination and management led by Eng. Vasco Paul Kolmorgen, MSc, and Dr. Nadia Huerlimann, PhD, MSc. They are supported by five subschema coordinators from industry-leading competence centres. The continuous development of the railML® standard is driven by this governance framework, with additional contributions from working groups composed of individuals, organisations and businesses worldwide. Participation in working groups is open to all those interested in the long-term evolution of railML.
Our administrative operations are centralised in Dresden, Germany.
Organisational chart of railML.org
railML.org organisational chart, as of November 2024
Only the individuals listed above are authorised to represent and act on behalf of railML.org and all its related activities, including membership, certification, tenders, etc. If you have any questions please contact railML.org.
Code of Conduct of railML.org
In the interest of maintaining the transparency and consistency within the railML.org community, a Code of Conduct with respect to Competition Law has been established. All members are expected to adhere to the guidelines set forth in the Code of Conduct.
Statute charter of railML.org
railML.org is a charitable organization registered in Germany and, as such, is required to comply with German law. Please note that, due to this legal obligation, the statute charter is officially available only in German. An English translation is provided below for reference, but it is non-binding.
Statute Charter / Satzung (Deutsch)
Satzung des railML.org e.V.Statute Charter / Satzung (English)
Statute charter of railML.org e.V.How to find us
The address:
railML.org e.V.
Altplauen 19h
01187 Dresden,
Germany
Directions:
By train: Take any train from Dresden main station (Hauptbahnhof) to Chemnitz, Tharandt or Zwickau and get off at the stop Dresden-Plauen.
By bus: Use routes 62, 63, 85 or 160 and get off at the stop S-Bahnhof Plauen or Altplauen.
By car: Park alongside the river on Hofmühlenstraße or Agnes-Smedley-Straße. From there it is a short walk to our office.