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The first railway package adopted in 2001 attempted to reform the European regulatory framework and to ensure integration of the sector, enhancing its attractiveness compared to other modes of transport. Unfortunately, ten years later, we can see that this first reform has been unable to significantly improve the situation of the railways. Rail transport has been unable to catch up with other modes of transport, in particular road transport.
One of the main reasons is the discrepancies in national rules and the flawed implementation of the first railway package by a good number of Member States, many of which have neglected the financing of rail while giving maximum support to road infrastructure. The current system has demonstrated its shortcomings. Rules therefore need to be strengthened and harmonised and new elements need to be added to make railways more attractive as a mode of transport for both passengers and freight.
We therefore support this report because, as amended, it sets itself the ambitious goal of establishing a global, integrated European railway area, a truly European railway area where passengers and goods can cross borders effortlessly."@en1
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