Tag: TEN-T

EU invests €6.2 billion in sustainable, safe and efficient transport infrastructure

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The Commission has selected 107 transport infrastructure projects to receive over €6 billion in EU grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU’s instrument for strategic investment in transport infrastructure. Over 80% of the funding will support projects that deliver a more efficient, greener, and smarter network of railways, inland waterways and maritime routes along the trans-European transport (TEN-T) network. Read more about EU invests €6.2 billion in sustainable, safe and efficient transport infrastructure[…]

What are Intelligent Transport Systems?

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To support the transition to cleaner, greener, and smarter mobility, in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Commission today adopted four proposals that will modernise the EU’s transport system. By increasing connectivity and shifting more passengers and freight to rail and inland waterways, by supporting the roll-out of charging points, alternative refuelling Read more about What are Intelligent Transport Systems?[…]

2021 is the European Year of Rail!

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Friday, 1 January 2021, marks the beginning of the European Year of Rail. The European Commission initiative will highlight the benefits of rail as a sustainable, smart and safe means of transport. A variety of activities will put rail in the spotlight throughout 2021 across the continent, to encourage the use of rail by both Read more about 2021 is the European Year of Rail![…]

New EU Sustainable & Smart Mobility Strategy

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The European Commission presented today its ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy’ together with an Action Plan of 82 initiatives that will guide our work for the next four years. This strategy lays the foundation for how the EU transport system can achieve its green and digital transformation and become more resilient to future crises. As outlined in Read more about New EU Sustainable & Smart Mobility Strategy[…]

EU invests over €2 billion in 140 key transport projects

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The EU is supporting the economic recovery in all Member States by injecting almost €2.2 billion into 140 key transport projects. These projects will help build missing transport links across the continent, support sustainable transport and create jobs. The projects will receive funding through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU’s grant scheme supporting transport infrastructure. Read more about EU invests over €2 billion in 140 key transport projects[…]

Speed up cross-border megaprojects to optimise transport across Europe

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Key cross-border transport megaprojects in the EU are progressing more slowly than expected. Six of the eight multibillion infrastructures audited and their access lines are unlikely to be operating at full capacity by 2030 as initially planned, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). This will further postpone the completion Read more about Speed up cross-border megaprojects to optimise transport across Europe[…]

The EU core road network is making progress but is not yet fully functional

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The core trans-European transport network (TEN-T) of fast roads is gaining ground and achieving positive results for travellers, such as shorter travel times and more motorway mileage, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). EU funding and the European Commission’s actions have contributed positively to these results, but most central Read more about The EU core road network is making progress but is not yet fully functional[…]

A General Approach on electronic freight transport information

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EU Transport Ministers met in Luxembourg yesterday and agreed to a General Approach on the proposal on electronic freight transport information, which the Commission presented in May 2018 as part of the ‘Europe on the Move III’ proposal for a safe, clean and efficient mobility. Through this agreement, the transport sector will profit from less administrative burden Read more about A General Approach on electronic freight transport information[…]

EU invests €1 billion in transport network development

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The European Commission is proposing to invest €1 billion in 39 transport projects which will unlock a total of €4.5 billion of public and private co-financing. This investment is being made under the Connecting Europe Facility, the EU fund supporting infrastructure networks, and combines – for the first time – EU grants with financing from the European Investment Read more about EU invests €1 billion in transport network development[…]

Investments in EU Transport: Commission proposes €2.7 billion for 152 projects

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The European Commission is proposing to invest €2.7 billion in 152 key transport projects that support competitive, clean and connected mobility in Europe. In doing so, the Commission is firmly delivering on its Investment Plan for Europe and on Europe’s connectivity including the recent “Europe on the Move” agenda. Selected projects will contribute to modernising rail Read more about Investments in EU Transport: Commission proposes €2.7 billion for 152 projects[…]