EU scrambles for Central Asian connections, a response to growing Russian presence?

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) launched a study to examine the best possible connections between Central Asian countries and the European TEN-T network. The study will last until the summer of 2023 under EU Commission funding. The target is identifying optimal alternatives to the northern rail route via Russia. However, the growing Russian presence in the region could be another driver for European involvement there.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

1 comment op “EU scrambles for Central Asian connections, a response to growing Russian presence?”

bönström bönström|16.11.22|13:06

Redundancy is important, yes, but Advantage, by nature of Hemisphere, is flora of ports, Ocean, etc., etc.
However majority of ports clients do not enjoy direct access to Port…
Top priority, for TEN-T, etc., now is high quality, optimal feeding of ports!
Railways, the large scale on shore alternative devastatingly is obstructing!
Utilisation of assets is hindered and capacity is reduced, by “optimal maintenance”, mantra…
An optimal railway, a sustainable, now is requested!

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EU scrambles for Central Asian connections, a response to growing Russian presence?

Image: Pixabay. picknicker54

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) launched a study to examine the best possible connections between Central Asian countries and the European TEN-T network. The study will last until the summer of 2023 under EU Commission funding. The target is identifying optimal alternatives to the northern rail route via Russia. However, the growing Russian presence in the region could be another driver for European involvement there.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is the Editorial Coordinator of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

1 comment op “EU scrambles for Central Asian connections, a response to growing Russian presence?”

bönström bönström|16.11.22|13:06

Redundancy is important, yes, but Advantage, by nature of Hemisphere, is flora of ports, Ocean, etc., etc.
However majority of ports clients do not enjoy direct access to Port…
Top priority, for TEN-T, etc., now is high quality, optimal feeding of ports!
Railways, the large scale on shore alternative devastatingly is obstructing!
Utilisation of assets is hindered and capacity is reduced, by “optimal maintenance”, mantra…
An optimal railway, a sustainable, now is requested!

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