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Oct 08 2014

Rail sector urgently needs to adopt technical pillar

The European Rail Industry Association (Unife) and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) are complaining about the lack of progress on adopting the fourth railway package’s technical pillar. The trade bodies are therefore requesting the EU transport ministers to take decisive action during their meeting in Brussels today (8 October).

The adoption of the technical pillar will enable the rail sector to realise the benefits of more efficient procedures for vehicle authorisation and safety certification, both in terms of time and cost. Currently, it often requires months and years before new vehicles can enter into service, and market entrants still face huge administrative burdens when applying for the required safety certificates.

The technical pillar provides a new legal framework that will enhance the free and safe movement of passengers and freight on the European railway network, and help create a more competitive and fair market for rail products.

 

Source: ITJ