OK so what's in the #RailActionPlan that @Transport_EU has finally put out?
18 page PDF here π
transport.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2β¦
Summary in the π§΅
#EUYearOfRail
18 page PDF here π
transport.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2β¦
Summary in the π§΅
#EUYearOfRail
ERTMS by 2030 for the TEN-T core network, 2040 for the comprehensive network (brought forward from 2050)
π€ solid and welcome proposal to improve interoperability, but how is the Commission going to make sure this happens?
π€ solid and welcome proposal to improve interoperability, but how is the Commission going to make sure this happens?
A revision of the Technical Specifications for Interoperability in 2022
π€ these Specifications have caused problems for the introduction of new trains, so simplifying rules here makes sense. Devil will be in the detail. Role for ERA here
π€ these Specifications have caused problems for the introduction of new trains, so simplifying rules here makes sense. Devil will be in the detail. Role for ERA here
A new trans-European transport network (TEN-T)
Regulation - a minimum line speed of 160 km/h for the core and the extended core network
π€·ββοΈ sounds nice, but this is a question of horses for courses. Will not work on some mountain routes, while speed will be much higher elsewhere
Regulation - a minimum line speed of 160 km/h for the core and the extended core network
π€·ββοΈ sounds nice, but this is a question of horses for courses. Will not work on some mountain routes, while speed will be much higher elsewhere
Strong focus on the delivery of the core network by 2030 and further planned high-speed rail connections in the extended core network to be realised by 2040
π€·ββοΈ what does this mean? Naming and shaming countries that don't build their bits?
π€·ββοΈ what does this mean? Naming and shaming countries that don't build their bits?
In cooperation with @EIB, actively seek eligible pilot projects to acquire rolling stock under the Green Rail Investment Platform / InvestEU
π this could well be good, especially if the financing terms are good!
π this could well be good, especially if the financing terms are good!
Prepare βgo-everywhereβ passenger rolling stock specifications, in cooperation with ERA (expected 2022)
π sounds nice. But the devil again will be in the detail. Is this going to be a 200km/h RIC passenger carriage...?
π sounds nice. But the devil again will be in the detail. Is this going to be a 200km/h RIC passenger carriage...?
Clarify by 2023 the State aid rules on public funding of interoperable rolling stock [...] The issue of scrapping of existing rolling stock will be addressed
π Some blogger wrote about this! jonworth.eu/the-eu-should-β¦
π Some blogger wrote about this! jonworth.eu/the-eu-should-β¦
Propose in 2022 a revised regulatory framework for train drivers, addressing the shortcomings of the existing regime [...] Such a proposal may also include the language regime
π addresses a major concern rail companies have. Again devil will be in the detail, but welcome
π addresses a major concern rail companies have. Again devil will be in the detail, but welcome
If necessary regulatory action in 2022 to improve capacity allocation and traffic management processes, aiming at better coordination [...] consider a Union-level entity overseeing the optimisation of cross-border rail traffic and coordination
π Could be v significant, good
π Could be v significant, good
Provide guidelines in 2023 for setting track access charges which support and encourage the development of long-distance and cross-border passenger services
π€·ββοΈ Bit wishy washy. Would also need to cover station access charges
π€·ββοΈ Bit wishy washy. Would also need to cover station access charges
Consider, in the context of the revision of the Railway Guidelines in 2023, the possibility to exempt the public financing of the reduction of track access charges from the notification obligation under State aid rules
π€·ββοΈ Is this crucial? Maybe if it helps, OK
π€·ββοΈ Is this crucial? Maybe if it helps, OK
The Commission will propose a Regulation, to be adopted by the end of 2022, on multimodal digital mobility services to enhance data exchange between mobility providers
πΊThis could put right the mess of the Rail Passenger Rights Regulation. Again will depend on detail, but π
πΊThis could put right the mess of the Rail Passenger Rights Regulation. Again will depend on detail, but π
Assess the need for an EU-wide VAT exemption for international train services
π€·ββοΈ Only a couple of countries now levy VAT on train tickets, and v few do at full rate. But anything that reduces train ticket prices a bit, sure, do it...
π€·ββοΈ Only a couple of countries now levy VAT on train tickets, and v few do at full rate. But anything that reduces train ticket prices a bit, sure, do it...
Support and promote air-rail multimodal journeys on routes where the suitable infrastructure is in place
π€·ββοΈ Bit wishy-washy. But perhaps with the multi-modal ticketing point there's something in it
π€·ββοΈ Bit wishy-washy. But perhaps with the multi-modal ticketing point there's something in it
The Commission will publish interpretative guidelines in 2022 for applying the Land PSO Regulation, including to long-distance and cross-border rail passenger services
π€·ββοΈ Keeps π§πͺπ©π°πΈπͺ ministers happy. But we don't know what π©πͺ thinks here. Jury's out
π€·ββοΈ Keeps π§πͺπ©π°πΈπͺ ministers happy. But we don't know what π©πͺ thinks here. Jury's out
One thing missing: @EUAmbSchmidt promised there'd be something dedicated to the financing of night train rolling stock in the plan at a webinar last month, but there's not
I assume that did not make the cut... But the EIB loans could be used for that I think
I assume that did not make the cut... But the EIB loans could be used for that I think
So in conclusion a bunch of small to medium size changes that each will help a little bit, and nothing in here raises any sort of alarm bell for me
Solid work overall, and there are things to build on here...
/ends
Solid work overall, and there are things to build on here...
/ends
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