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Editorial
Dear Visitor,
The 2011 European Railway Award ceremony and annual reception on 9 February proved to be an excellent evening, with awards presented to the former Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, for his political achievements in transport, and to Austrian rail engineer Dr Stefan Haas for his technical achievements. It was pleasing that so many people were able to join us for the annual event, and we were particularly pleased that we were able to welcome as our keynote speaker the European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas. Mr Kallas explained to the guests the critical role that railways will play in confronting tomorrow’s environmental challenges, as well as his views on the future of European competitiveness.
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Future of Transport |
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European rail chiefs propose concrete measures for the future of rail to Vice-President Kallas
The CEOs of CER, EIM and UNIFE met on 4 February in Brussels with European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for transport. Representatives outlined key policy positions in view of the forthcoming Transport White Paper.
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CER supports the TRAN Committee’s concept to reinforce competition in the rail sector
On 25 January, the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) held its first exchange of views on the European Commission proposal to recast the first railway package. CER agrees that legal and financial rules should be reinforced.
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Moving People, Moving Goods |
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European Parliament vote widens gap between transport modes
The European Parliament’s plenary last week confirmed the agreement on new EU legislation on the rights of bus and coach passengers. An agreement which violates the principje of a level playing field between transport modes.
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Infrastructure |
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CER welcomes discussion of TEN-T guidelines in Council
The EU 27 transport ministers met on 7 and 8 February in Gödöllo, Hungary, for an informal Council meeting hosted by the Hungarian Presidency to discuss the review of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) policy. TEN-T policy plays a major role for the future of transport.
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News in short |
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Council officially signs off Eurovignette position
The first-reading position of the revision of the Eurovignette Directive was officially adopted by Council on 14 February following the agreement reached at the Transport Council meeting in October.
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CER outlines position to Polish Undersecretary of State Andrzej Massel
CER welcomed Andrzej Massel, Polish Undersecretary of State responsible for rail, in Brussels on 25 January.
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European Ministers approve Late Payments Directive
On 24 January, European Ministers approved the Directive on Combating Late Payments in Commercial Transactions.
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CER events |
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Ken Livingstone and Stefan Haas receive European Railway Award
CER, EIM, and UNIFE presented the European Railway Award 2011 on 9 February to former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone for political achievements and to Knorr-Bremse Austria Managing Director Dr Stefan Haas for technical achievements.
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Vice-President Kallas launches new book on reforms in the European railway sector
On 9 February, European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for transport, launched the book “Reforming Railways – Learning from Experience” in Brussels in the framework of the European Railway Award.
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CER Chairman Moretti outlines sector priorities to Italian Parliament
On 19 January, CER Chairman Mauro Moretti was invited to an audition in the Transport Committee of the Italian Parliament. He briefed members of the Italian Parliament about CER’s role and activities as well as gave an overview about recent developments in the European transport sector.
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