Yesterday @RailForum_EU event on #CombinedTransport was very interesting and well attended. We thank all partipants, @Transport_EU Annika Kroon, RFE Pres @AndreyNovakov, MEP Thomas Rudner, Baptiste Lebon and Johan Gemels from @DHLGlobal and UIRR that supported the organization
At @RailForum_EU event on #CombinedTransport Baptiste LeBon confirmed @DHLGlobal commitment to intermodal rail freight & voiced for needed policy changes.Johan Gemels for UIRR asked to keep #GreeningTransportPackage together. Both are for simplification of new definition of CT
Today EP Shadow Rapporteur on #CombinedTransport Thomas Rudner took part at the @RailForum_EU event saying the proposal is moving in the right direction but with need for clear rules for the industry
"DAC will be the game changer for more capacity on our EU network. Everyone will benefit from this" said Dr. Nikutta CEO @DB_Cargo during today's @RailForum_EU Event
"We need a common decision of all wagon keepers to adopt DAC along with a political commitment across EU" said Elzbieta Lukaniuk @EU_Commission in today RFE Event @UIPRail@DB_Cargo
"#digitalisation & #automation are the ❤️ of a necessary transformation. Need to look for smart and innovative solutions enabling us to the deliver the attractive and modern rail freight services shippers’ deserve", said Gilles Peterhans from @UIPrail during RFE Event @DB_Presse
During this morning RFE Event, @CiaranCuffe highlighted the risk that the Weight and Dimensions proposal could increase the competitiveness of road transport over more sustainable modes. He called for safeguards to prevent this @EU_Commission@Europarl_EN@EP_Transport
Ensuring proper EU funding for rail: Taking stock of the EU MFF revision and planning for the future
@PhCitroen DG UNIFE @RailForum_EU: With the numerous EU funding programmes available for rail under the EU-MFF and #NextGenerationEU, all stakeholders need to ensure a coordinated implementation in an efficient and timely manner to deliver on the EU Green Deal.
Read the full press release https://t.co/IeGfQQ6ajL
Thank you @RailForum_EU for inviting me to talk about proper funding for rail today. Without rail, the Green Deal cannot be a success story. We will not make the modal shift a reality only dedicating pocket change to infrastructure : in the end, it is a matter of political will.
'@RailForum_EU breakfast organised by UNiFE is tacking stock of the EU-MFF revision and planning for the future.
Sufficient EU #funding for rail is essential to strengthen #connectivity and the EU internal market
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“Investing in rail is investing in the future. Efficient implementation and sufficient availability of EU funding is essential to achieve the EU Green Deal targets” said @PhCitroen during today RFE Event promoted by @UNIFE in @Europarl_EN
“An ambitious TEN-T Regulation shall lead to a refined calendar for its implementation and underpin the need for future funding and financing” said @Transport_EU@HeraldRuijters during his presentation on EU Railways funds in today RFE Event, promoted by @UNIFE