EC sues Spain over failed implementation of SERA directives
The European Commission (EC) stated it will bring Spain in front of the EU Court of Justice because the country failed “to correctly transpose and…
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Moldova integration on EU railways: first priority is electrification
The integration of Moldovan railways into the European network is a key step to ensure connectivity with currently war-torn Ukraine. However, a few challenges make…
Italy extends state aid scheme for modal shift with 200 million extra
Italy will continue to provide state aid for the shift from road to rail until 2027. In addition, it is spending an additional 200 million…
TEN-T revision: a good idea, but this must not be forgotten
In completing the TEN-T network, capacity for freight should not be forgotten, infrastructure works should not interrupt rail freight too much and the punctuality of…
EC approves Italian rail freight funding scheme
The European Commission (EC) has given the green light to an Italian funding scheme aimed at supporting the shift of freight from road to rail…
Funding starts for ETCS equipment Danish freight locomotives
From the 1st of October Danish freight operators can apply for the European funding scheme to install onboard ETCS equipment in their locomotives. They have…
EC approves Danish scheme to help rail freight operators fund ERTMS
A Danish scheme designed to support its national rail freight operators invest in the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) on-board traffic management equipment has…
EC approves state aid for HZ Cargo Croatia
The European Commission has approved state aid of 975 million Croatian Kruna (approximately 129.5 million Euros) granted by Croatia to HZ Cargo, a state-owned rail…
EU Commissioner Bulc: ERTMS roll-out ‘too slow’
Roll-out of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) has been ‘too slow’ and action is required to ensure targets are met, says the EU’s Transport…