Facilitating access to railway related services
The process of opening rail transport to competition has led to important structural changes in the market. Competition, among others, […]
August 2012
Distinction between supply of transport services and infrastructure operation
In order to ensure the future development and the efficient functioning of the railway system, the distinction must be made […]
Infrastructure development contributes to territorial cohesion
The cohesion policy of the European Union aims at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions […]
“2025+” Strategy to revolutionize Austria’s railway system
Interview with Clemens Först, Head of Strategy and Business Development of ÖBB-Holding AG One of the important international projects of […]
Maintenance outsourcing, a difficult but rewarding process
Due to the urgent need for improved use of the railway infrastructure and increased capacity, infrastructure management and maintenance are […]
Long-term maintenance planning reduces unit costs
Preserving an existing network based on engineering criteria and fixed renewal intervals has been the dominant approach to rail maintenance […]
It’s time for countries to invest in railway infrastructure
An efficient transport system is essential for the development of a country and of a region as it helps reduce […]
Key investment sectors supported by the European neighbourhood policy
The European neighbourhood policy presents potentially significant economic advantages and therefore, a higher legislative and regulatory convergence with the EU, […]
Picturing a strategy for the WBSA 28 macro-region
The concept of macro-regional strategy is every day more frequently used in the European public policies, a situation also encouraged […]
North Korea and Russia reopen Rajin – Khassan line
Five years after the beginning of modernisation works, this October the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea and Russia will reopen […]