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General Assembly subcommittee advances long-term transit funding work; New Express Lanes ramp to benefit Commuter Choice funded OmniRide routes. Read more in our December newsletter. https://hubs.la/Q02-x3pv0

In response to the government’s new Integrated National Transport Strategy, Thomas Knight, our transport development director for UK and Europe, has shared his insights on the government's vision to create a reliable, people-first transport network across the UK. 🗣️ Our Perspective: ✔️ Timely and essential: This strategy is the first of its kind in over 25 years, and will be crucial for helping meet commuter needs nationwide. ✔️ Local leadership: The vision will help meet the diverse needs of all passengers, driven by local leadership and better integration. ✔️ Economic & social benefits: Prioritising investments that boost productivity, create jobs, and improve access to education will be key to driving economic development and building happier and healthier communities. ✔️ Technological advancements: Integrated networks will help pave the way for significant technological upgrades, making journeys more convenient and reliable. We welcome the government’s call for ideas and look forward to contributing to the delivery of this national vision! Read the full article here 🔗 https://mottm.ac/3B4ilaI

Hamburg is investing €285M to launch Germany’s first fully digitalized S-Bahn network by 2030. This initiative promises enhanced efficiency and improved public transport capacity for the growing city. ... #Passengerrailtransportation #RailwayInfrastructure

👥 The FTE Plenary Assembly took place with about 60 participants. 🚆The significant turnout underscored the high interest in the topics addressed by Forum Train Europe. The main focus was on the proposed Capacity Regulation, which is currently under discussion by EU legislators. FTE members actively shared their business needs, emphasising the importance of incorporating market demands into the new legal framework. This collaborative effort is vital for shaping the future of rail transport across Europe. 💬 FTE President Philipp Mäder commented: “For me, the highlight of this Plenary Assembly was the exchange on the future strategy of the association. I appreciated the active participation of many members and the expression of their needs. While the discussion will continue, FTE is committed to serving the business needs of its members, also under a new legal framework.”   #ForumTrainEurope #Rail #ConnectingEurope

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲-𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 We have called on Members of the European Parliament to revive the EU’s focus on the fundamental role of #publictransport. IRU EU Director Raluca Marian said, “#EU funding must also be made available for zero-emission vehicles and the required infrastructure. Public transport is key to shifting people from private to collective mobility; in other words, advancing the EU’s #decarbonisation goals.” IRU’s member network operates urban and regional bus services in many cities and countries across the EU and beyond. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dqKpSSr8 #RoadTransport | #PublicTransport | UITP | POLIS Network

Hamburg is investing €285M to launch Germany’s first fully digitalized S-Bahn network by 2030. This initiative promises enhanced efficiency and improved public transport capacity for the growing city. ... #Passengerrailtransportation #RailwayInfrastructure

Representatives from 29 European countries, including 24 present on-site, gathered in Uppsala for this year’s second IRG-Rail Plenary Assembly under the Swedish Transport Agency’s chairmanship. Over the past two days, we’ve engaged in intensive and constructive discussions, resulting in several significant decisions for the future. Key outcomes include: ✔️ Agreement on a new four-year strategy to guide our future work. ✔️ Adoption of a position paper on the “Capacity Regulation” (EU COM(2023/443)), an important step towards promoting the efficient use of rail capacity in Europe. ✔️ Finalization and approval of five important reports, all contributing to the development of a Single European Railway Area. It’s truly inspiring to see the strong commitment and collaboration among representatives from across Europe – all united by the goal of creating a more competitive, sustainable, and integrated European railway sector.

The European Commission’s priorities for 2024–2029 bring exciting opportunities for aviation and airport regions, aligning with three transformative goals: 1️⃣ Green Transition & Sustainability: 🟢 Supporting sustainable aviation fuels and cleaner technologies. 🌱 Funding sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and noise reduction in airport regions. 🌍 Aligning aviation with the EU Green Deal to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. 2️⃣ Digital Transformation: 💻 Advancing air traffic management with digital solutions for efficiency and reduced delays. 📱 Developing smart airport technologies for a seamless passenger experience. 🔒 Strengthening cybersecurity and border controls. 3️⃣ Economic & Regional Development: 🏗️ Boosting funding for airport infrastructure in regions where connectivity drives economic growth. 🤝 Enhancing regional cohesion and resilience through competitive airport regions. At Airport Regions Council, we are committed to supporting our members in seizing these opportunities to build greener, smarter, and more connected airport regions across Europe. #SustainableAviation #AirportRegions #GreenTransition #DigitalTransformation #RegionalDevelopment https://lnkd.in/d58m8aKw

There is a real opportunity, as the new strategy is developed, for the Government to recognise motorcycling within its core transport policy and, importantly, to realise the significant benefits that motorcycling can deliver in terms of a hugely versatile, affordable, zero congesting and lower polluting transport solution.

Railway is the best choice for a sustainable future.