27/02/2020 (Agence Europe) – The European Commission approved on Thursday 27 February an additional €134 million of public support to upgrade traffic management equipment for rail rolling stock in Czech Republic. The measure consists of the prolongation until 2022 (with the granting of additional budget) of part of a scheme for the support of the furnishing of rolling stock with the latest European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) on-board equipment, which was previously approved by the Commission. ERTMS ensures the compliance by trains with speed restrictions and signalling status. The aid will take the form of direct grants to owners or operators of railway vehicles to upgrade existing equipment. In the Commission's view, the Czech measure is beneficial for the environment and mobility as it supports rail transport, which is less polluting than road transport. (LC)