Status of European studies for a Neutrino Factory at CERN

Studies for a Neutrino Factory at CERN (Prospective study of muon storage rings at CERN, CERN-1999-02; The CERN neutrino factory working group: status report and work plan, CERN-NuFact Note 28; CERN ideas and plans for a neutrino factory, CERN-NuFact Note 45) have made remarkable progress during the last year, supported by specialists from numerous laboratories in Europe and in close connection with teams looking at similar projects in the USA and in Japan. Although many options are still open, a reference scheme is pursued and work has advanced on many on its components. The status of these studies is described, as well as the future plans. Potential evolutions of the reference scheme and the possibility of a staged realisation are also commented upon.