CoReDa stands for Commercial Responsibility Database. It is a central database of freight wagons where authorized companies can find information about the wagon’s keeper and, more importantly, which railway undertaking (RU) is currently commercially responsible for the wagon. This is essential, as each keeper can delegate usage rights to another party.
The system was developed by RailData following a request from the UIC Wagon Users Study Group. It provides key IT support for European freight railway operations.
The CoReDa database contains a list of wagon numbers, indicating the keeper (via the Vehicle Keeper Marking) and the current commercial or operationally responsible RU. Since wagon responsibility can change over time, each record includes a validity interval and last modification date. Records are kept online for two years, with offline history available for up to ten years. The system also includes features for conflict resolution, access management, usage billing, and maintains reference data for validation checks.
Users can send wagon updates (insert, update, delete) in CSV or XML format via web services or FTP/SFTP. Submitted data is validated and stored. In return, users can receive wagon data periodically or download it on request. Distribution options vary by interface and include updates for selected wagons, changes since a specific date, daily updates, or full downloads.
The web application allows authorized users to create, modify, or delete wagon records, search current status, or view the history of wagon keepers and responsible RUs. File uploads and data downloads are also supported. The Web Center includes user authentication and access control.
A central, shared, standardized, and cost-efficient solution.
Up-to-date details about wagon keepers and responsible RUs are available daily.
Data input and output can be performed via electronic interfaces or directly through the web application.
No more Excel file exchanges or manual data input in internal systems.
CoReDa is actively used across Europe by railway undertakings seeking a reliable and standardized solution for managing wagon responsibility. The system supports efficient cooperation between RUs, enabling transparent data sharing and helping to streamline freight operations across national borders.
RailData’s Terms of Reference and the CoReDa User Agreement define the conditions for CoReDa Users:
Is an active freight Railway Undertaking
Has access to information contained in CoReDa
Accepts, signs and fulfills the ISR User Agreement
Sends or inserts wagon data into CoReDa after each change
Pays the CoReDa usage fees
Nominates a contact person
Nominates real Web Center users
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