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2/4/2024 - Transport sector coalition calls for more EU budget for transport, the best investment plan for Europe
Today, a coalition of more than 40 associations representing all modes of transport are launching a campaign calling for the EU to invest more of its budget in transport. For rail freight, a renewed and expanded Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) will be of crucial importance to enable an increase of rail freight volumes by 50% by 2030 and doubled volumes by 2050, two goals set out in the EU?s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.
11/3/2024 - Joint Letter - Concerns expressed to MEPs in view of crucial vote on Weights & Dimensions Directive
Tomorrow, on 12 March, MEPs will vote in plenary session on the proposed amendments on the Weights & Dimensions Directive. A number of associations from the rail sector and beyond have sent a joint letter to MEPs on the major consequences of this text if adopted without further amendments.
4/3/2024 - Unanimously Adopted Proposals of Transport Committee on Railway Capacity a Big Step Forward for Rail Freight
The European Parliament's TRAN (Transport and Tourism Committee) today unanimously adopted its position on the use of railway infrastructure capacity in the Single European Railway Area. The proposed Regulation seeks to increase railway capacity and improve reliability by creating an international, digital and flexible system for managing and allocating scarce railway capacity. Although the draft proposal from the European Commission has been generally positively received, gaps have been identified, particularly in relation to user consultation and regulatory oversight. The Parliament has moved in a positive direction in addressing these open concerns.
19/2/2024 - Ambrogio Intermodal becomes newest ERFA member
ERFA's Board of Directors welcomes the addition of Ambrogio Intermodal to the ERFA membership. Ambrogio Intermodal is one of the major Italian intermodal transportation companies on the national and international market.