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Agreed TEN-T guidelines miss ERTMS on-board strategy
The ERFA have welcomed the new guidelines for ERTMS, ahead of the European Parliamentary elections, but say that more attention must be paid.
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CER responds to European Parliament vote on TEN-T regulation
While CER has welcomed the latest European Parliament position on TENT-T regulation, it has also raised potential concerns.
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CER welcomes ENVI position on Emissions Trading Scheme
CER believes that ENVI’s position on the new Emissions Trading Scheme is a step in the right direction on targeted carbon pricing in transport.
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CER launches first ‘Future is Rail’ campaign to promote rail across Europe
CER's new campaign will promote rail as a smarter, more sustainable and more connected means of transport for Europe as part of the European Commission's European Year of Rail.
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ERFA welcomes vote on waiving and reducing track access charges
ERFA - the European Rail Freight Association - has welcomed the adoption by the European Parliament of the proposed European Regulation that establishes measures for a sustainable rail market.
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Rail Forum Europe appoints new President and Vice-President
RFE have appointed Andrey Novakov and Anna Deparnay-Grunenberg as the new President and Vice-President, respectively, from 2019 to 2024.
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European Parliament votes in favour of greening and digitalising transport
An efficient CEF will provide vital funding to rail and help to further increase its contribution to the EU’s 2030 climate targets.
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European Parliament adopts resolution to improve competiveness of the rail supply industry
28 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution designed to improve the competiveness of the rail supply industry not only within Europe but also globally.
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TRAN Committee adopts Sustainable Urban Mobility Report
11 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The European Parliament TRAN Committee has voted to adopt a proposed Sustainable Urban Mobility Report emphasising the urgent need to make transport more sustainable.
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General approach adopted on Market Pillar of the Fourth Railway Package
8 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Transport Ministers of the European Transport Council have adopted a general approach on the Market Pillar of the Fourth Railway Package.
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Technical pillar agreement reached on Fourth Railway Package
19 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Latvian Presidency of the European Council has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on updates to three sections of existing legislation within the technical pillar of the Fourth Railway Package.
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UNIFE welcomes the voting outcome of the European Parliament on the fourth railway package
26 February 2014 | By UNIFE
UNIFE, the Association of the European Rail Industry, welcomes the voting outcome of the European Parliament on the Fourth Railway Package on 26 February 2014...
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European Parliament paves the way for the future of a healthy European railway sector
26 February 2014 | By The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies welcomes the outcome of the European Parliament vote on all aspects of the Fourth Railway Package...
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Rail Forum Europe urges the need for customer-friendly IT solutions for rail travelers
28 November 2013 | By Rail Forum Europe
EU decision makers and rail stakeholders agree that IT systems in the rail sector should...
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Encouraging railway transport growth in Germany
14 April 2012 | By Dr. Peter Ramsauer, Federal Minister of Transport, Building & Urban Development, Germany
In 1993, Germany initiated its structural railway reform. Bundesbahn became Deutsche Bahn AG (DB AG) and the aim of the reform was to get more traffic on the railways to limit the burden on the budget and to create more competition. Today, one can say that this comprehensive reform was…