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More than half of Europeans have said that they would be willing to swap their plane travel for trains when possible. But slow progress on connectivity and affordability means that cross-Europe train travel is not nearly as easy as it should be… not yet anyway. Legislation at the EU level has been proposed that would set up a centralised booking system for cross-border rail, making a train journey to your next holiday destination more accessible and more affordable. Meanwhile other projects are working to improve Europe’s rail network to better connect cities across borders through streamlined border procedures and increased night train connections The EU must continue to prioritise accessible rail travel. Use your vote this June to secure the future of trains in Europe. #VoteFutureEU #EUElection Transport & Environment (T&E)

🚊 "Green" Rail Seeks Growth in Europe Through Collaboration 🚇 The European #rail industry aims to grow by enhancing collaboration and adopting airline-like standardized systems. Despite improvements, rail still trails #airlines in payment systems and scheduling areas. However, #sustainability concerns and increased cooperation among rail operators fuel optimism. 🚈 Eurostar and Rail Europe leaders emphasize the need for unified European rail systems and multimodal connections to improve passenger convenience. 🗝 Key strategies include leveraging successful routes and forming partnerships with public transit and bike-sharing services. High-speed rail competition, like Spain's Iryo, also drives innovation. 🍃 Advocates push for restricting short-haul flights in favour of rail alternatives to boost sustainability, positioning rail as the backbone of multimodal mobility and a greener future. 🌎 #RailTechnology #GreetTechnology #TravelIndustry #RailIndurtsy #Travel

A powerful rail network plays a crucial role in realizing the vision of a unified Europe. Freedom of movement between member states is one of the EU's greatest achievements, and the common rail network is an important lifeline for transnational mobility. The best example of this is the Interrail ticket, which over 600,000 people used to travel across Europe by train in 2022 alone. This would not be possible without a modern and well-developed high-speed rail network. Between 1985 and 2021, the number of high-speed rail lines in the EU27 member states increased almost twenty-fold. This refers to lines that allow speeds of more than 200 km/h. However, there is still a lot to do. Cross-border trips currently account for only 7% of the kilometers travelled by train. The EU plans to double cross-border rail traffic by 2030 and triple it by 2050. To this end, it is also supporting new international rail connections, such as from Munich to Rome and from Paris to Venice. Until the coronavirus pandemic, rail passenger traffic in the EU was growing year on year. After all, rail is one of the most sustainable, fastest and safest means of transportation we have. For this reason, expanding and modernizing the transnational rail network to further connect Europe - and its people - should remain a top priority in the future.

From the start of my #CrossBorderRail project it's been obvious that some international railway problems ought to be *really easy* to solve. Now one of those - at Irun-Hendaia - has been fixed, finally. https://lnkd.in/dwsXwWtS

🚄🌍 Time to listen to cities about railway! 🌍🚄 We’re proud to share our latest policy statement advocating for the prioritization of fast and high-quality passenger train connections across Europe! As cities across the continent work towards a more sustainable future, fast and high-quality rail plays a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions, connecting people and businesses, and fostering green growth. Better connecting long-distance transport and urban mobility has been recently reaffirmed through the new #TENTregulation and the concept of #urbannodes. As Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the next European Transport Commissioner has be tasked with designing a plan to better connect European capitals by high-speed rail, Eurocities calls for greater involvement of cities in railway decisions, ensuring that railway connectivity in Europe fully addresses cities' needs. The statement also outlines key actions for the EU, national governments, and railway companies to enhance rail infrastructure, create seamless cross-border travel, and make rail the preferred travel option. 📄 Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/enxFff4A

Switching from plane to train travel when possible will be crucial for acheiving Europe's climate goals. But tickets prices and poor network connectivity are getting in the way of making this a reality. We need action at the EU level to make rail a more viable option for Europeans.

7 days to go ! In the run-up to the #EuropeanElections, at Transdev we reaffirm that it is imperative to make everyday mobility a priority for the new European mandate at a time when the #EuropeanUnion is facing multiple challenges that could widen the social and democratic divides.   Decarbonized mobility is transforming the way we travel. It is also a driver of social cohesion. The 3rd key axe we highlight in our European manifesto for rethinking European citizens’ daily mobility is: aligning financing efforts with fleet greening objectives 🔎 Discover the manifesto and its proposals: https://lnkd.in/eqHEp5fB   All contributions towards rethinking Europeans’ mobility matter! As part of our European think tank #TheMobilitySphere, Karima Delli, Member of the European Parliament, Chairman of the Committee on Transport and Tourism, gives her insights. 🎬 ⬇   #TheMobilityCompany European Commission Thierry Mallet Antoine Grange Laurent Mazille Mihai Chirca

❓ Have you ever thought about how the #railbaltica passenger service will look? We have! “Seamless and enjoyable travel experience that prioritizes comfort, convenience, and safety is what I value most as a train passenger.” ✍ More detail: read RB Rail AS | Rail Baltica digital newsletter “Rail Baltica in Economic Focus” https://bit.ly/49ScDVO My very good colleague Kristine Malnaca summarizes the future passenger needs based on several reliable sources. I totally agree with the main points of the article. I will highlight the most important ones for You. Check the video below! Leave the comments, what do you consider the most important aspects of a train journey?ALLRAIL (Alliance of Passenger Rail New Entrants) what is your point of view? 📢 And btw if you are an experienced professional looking for a new challenge, then join our Rail Baltic Estonia team here: https://lnkd.in/g9jGqYgA

❄️ ❄️ 🚉 🚉 Train journeys can be as magical as the destination – especially during the holiday season. European Commission has announced its supporting ten pilot cross-border rail services, connecting more cities and shaping the future of train mobility. Here’re some of them: 🚆 New train service 🇮🇹 Rome – 🇩🇪 Munich and 🇮🇹 Milan – 🇩🇪 Munich, with a possible extension to Berlin; 🚆 New night train service 🇫🇷 Paris – 🇮🇹 Milan – 🇮🇹 Venice; 🚆 New train service 🇩🇪 Munich – 🇨🇭 Zurich; 🚆 New night train service 🇳🇱 Amsterdam – 🇪🇸 Barcelona. And there’s more! The journey has just begun. Eventually, this will open the way to new routes in the future. #ConnectingEurope #EuropeanUnion

❄️ ❄️ 🚉 🚉 Train journeys can be as magical as the destination – especially during the holiday season. European Commission has announced its supporting ten pilot cross-border rail services, connecting more cities and shaping the future of train mobility. Here’re some of them: 🚆 New train service 🇮🇹 Rome – 🇩🇪 Munich and 🇮🇹 Milan – 🇩🇪 Munich, with a possible extension to Berlin; 🚆 New night train service 🇫🇷 Paris – 🇮🇹 Milan – 🇮🇹 Venice; 🚆 New train service 🇩🇪 Munich – 🇨🇭 Zurich; 🚆 New night train service 🇳🇱 Amsterdam – 🇪🇸 Barcelona. And there’s more! The journey has just begun. Eventually, this will open the way to new routes in the future. #ConnectingEurope #EuropeanUnion