Experts from the XBORDER 3 Language Project met in Paris on 6 October 2022, in order to enhance the list of pre-defined messages (PDMs) cross-border communication between RUs, in cases where the same language is not spoken.
The XBORDER 3 Language Project has been running since 2020 and continues the outstanding work carried out in the XBORDER and XBORDER 2 projects. XBORDER 3 has been overcoming language barriers by:
- Realising an enhanced list of standardised/pre-defined messages based on real operational concepts allowing communication between RU drivers and IM traffic controllers in operational situations when working cross-border. The XBORDER 3 experts are working within the RNE Language Programme to create an IRS to publish a list of PDMs.
- Providing continuous support to the Translate4Rail pilot test, providing consultation and insight into different areas such as risk analysis and safety, while defining guidelines to performing the pilot tests.
- Having its experts work on defining quality criteria for translation with language tools, and on practical guidelines taking the lessons learnt from the pilot tests into account.
