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European Year of Rail 2021

March 29, 2021 | Policy

Connecting Europe Express set for European tour to promote rail

The train will launch in September and is a key activity in the European Year of Rail, which was officially launched on March 29.

February 4, 2021 | Infrastructure

Leaders highlight post Covid-19 challenges

This year’s European Railway Award ceremony on January 25 included a lively online debate over the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Europe’s response, and the prospects for the European Year of Rail. David Briginshaw reports.

January 11, 2021 | Policy

2021: Europe's Year of Rail

The European Parliament has formally adopted 2021 as the European Year of Rail. Kevin Smith considers what the Year of Rail will entail and the wider challenges proponents should address.

January 4, 2021 | Policy

European Commission launches European Year of Rail

THE European Commission (EC) formally launched the European Year of Rail on January 1, an initiative intended to highlight the benefits of rail as a sustainable, smart and safe means of transport to encourage more people and businesses to use rail services.

October 21, 2020 | Europe

European rail supply industry launches career initiative

EUROPE’s rail supply industry, alongside the European Railway Industry Association (Unife), has launched the Hop On For The Planet initiative to encourage more young people to consider a career in rail as a viable opportunity.

October 13, 2020 | Europe

European Parliament approves 2021 Year of Rail proposal

THE European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism (Tran) has accepted a proposal to dedicate 2021 as the European Year of Rail.

March 4, 2020 | Europe

European Commission proposes 2021 as European Year of Rail

THE European Commission (EC) has proposed designating 2021 as the ‘European Year of Rail,’ to support the delivery of its European Green Deal objectives for transport.

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