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Commission tables ‘green mobility’ laws to modernise EU transport network
The European Commission on Tuesday (14 December) unveiled four initiatives aimed at readying Europe's transport network for a low-carbon future – a set of proposals hailed by Greenpeace for "exceeding expectations" when it comes to promoting rail transport.
EU’s high-speed rail plan is ineffective, unrealistic, say Auditors
The EU’s long-term plan for a high-speed rail network is unlikely to be achieved and there is no solid EU-wide strategic approach, according to a highly critical report by the European Court of Auditors released on Tuesday (26 June).
Alstom, Siemens merge to create new European rail champion
The maker of France's TGV trains announced Tuesday (26 September) a "merger of equals" with German industrial leader Siemens in a giant and politically tricky deal to create a new European rail champion.
German railways on track for Brexit boost
German railway company Deutsche Bahn remains interested in setting up a Frankfurt-London route. The UK’s Brexit vote and potential relocation of financial services to mainland Europe means demand could skyrocket.
Hamon and Jadot call for end to Lyon-Turin rail project
A ban on endocrine disruptors, the end of nuclear power and the suspension of the Lyon-Turin high-speed train line: this is Yannick Jadot’s price for supporting Socialist candidate for the French presidency Benoît Hamon. Euractiv France reports.
Baltic PMs sign deal to build high-speed rail link
Baltic state leaders inked a deal on Tuesday (31 January) to build a high-speed rail link to Berlin and Western Europe that has taken on added significance due to concerns over a resurgent Russia.
Belgium prepares to present passenger data plans to rest of EU
In response to a number of terror attacks, Belgium wants greater control over who travels on its trains, buses and boats and will present its plans at the next meeting of EU interior ministers at the end of January. EURACTIV’s partner Der Tagesspiegel reports.
Spain’s high-speed rail link breaches EU bird law
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Spain breached European directives on birds and habitats conservation in building a high-speed train link between Seville and Almería. EURACTIV Spain reports.
Divisive rail rules held up by UK, Germany, France and Greece
EU member states are still squabbling over draft rules that will open up railway markets to competition, even after negotiators struck a deal last week on the long debated file.
Paris-Strasbourg high-speed upgrade delayed after accident
Originally scheduled for April, the second section of France’s high-speed line expansion will be delayed and will only enter into service in the summer of 2016. Our partner La Tribune reports.