| Author (Corporate) | European Commission |
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| Series Title | COM |
| Series Details | (2013) 29 final (30.1.13) |
| Publication Date | 30/01/2013 |
| Content Type | Policy-making |
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In its 2011 White Paper on transport policy adopted on 28 March 2011, the Commission put forward its vision of a Single European Railway Area with an internal railway market where European railway undertakings can provide services without unnecessary technical and administrative barriers. Several policy initiatives have recognised the potential of rail infrastructure as a backbone for the internal market and a driver of sustainable growth. The European Council conclusions of January 2012 highlighted the importance of unleashing the growth potential of a fully integrated Single Market, including measures with regard to network industries. The Commission Communication on Action for Stability, Growth and Jobs adopted on 30 May 2012 stressed the importance of further reducing the regulatory burden and barriers to entry in the rail sector. Likewise, the Commission Communication on strengthening the governance of the single market, adopted on 8 June 2012 also stressed the importance of the transport sector. In the last decade, three legislative "railway packages" have progressively opened up national markets and making railways more competitive and interoperable at the EU level. However, despite the considerable development of the ‘EU acquis’, the modal share of rail in intra-EU transport has remained modest. This proposal targets the remaining obstacles that limit the effectiveness of railway markets. |
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| Source Link | http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM:2013:029:FIN |
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| Subject Categories | Mobility and Transport |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
