The © CIT Security Background 2012, used for the CIT Security Paper, is the intellectual property of CIT and is protected through registration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). CIT members have a non-exclusive right to use this security background. Non-CIT members may also use it if they conclude a license agreement with CIT.

Sectoral standard and EU legislation
The © CIT Security Background 2012 includes several sophisticated security features described in the Manual for International Rail Tickets (MIRT). The paper incorporates several security features comparable to those used in banknotes, such as special colours, microtext, hidden elements and stock control numbers.

This ticket format also complies with European legislation, in particular Technical Document B.11 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/253 (TEL TSI), contributing to interoperability and the mutual recognition of rail tickets across Europe.

How to request the CIT Security Background
If you wish to request the © CIT Security Background 2012 for your tickets, please complete the template and send it to info@cit-rail.org.

Lost or stolen ticket stock
If you are already using tickets printed on the © CIT Security Background 2012 and your ticket stock has been lost or stolen, please report this as soon as possible to the CIT General Secretariat (info@cit-rail.org) using the template. 

How to contact CIT 

Questions regarding the CIT Security Paper

International Rail Transport Committee (CIT)

General Secretariat
Jan Vávra, Passenger Transport Expert
Weltpoststrasse 20
CH-3015 Bern

Tel: +41 (0)31 350 01 91
E-Mail: jan.vavra@cit-rail.org
www.cit-rail.org

General questions, interested in becoming a CIT member, CIT News submissions etc. 

International Rail Transport Committee (CIT)

General Secretariat
Weltpoststrasse 20
CH-3015 Bern

Tel: +41 (0)31 350 01 90
E-Mail: info@cit-rail.org
www.cit-rail.org