The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) urges political decision-makers, business leaders and stakeholders “to prioritise investment in rail infrastructure and rolling stock to ensure the EU’s defence preparedness and resilience”, in a position paper published on Friday 21 February (see EUROPE 13336/13).
“In the current context, replenishing and adapting rolling stock for military use has become urgent. Railways are the backbone of our defence logistics, capable of efficiently transporting military assets and supporting our strategic objectives”, said CER Executive Director Alberto Mazzola in a press release.
The CER has drawn up a list of fundamental measures, including in particular: - increasing rail network capacity and interoperability by investing in existing and new infrastructure; - ensuring harmonised capacity management and implementing digital systems; - replenishing and adapting rolling stock for military use; - protecting rail infrastructure from hybrid and cyber threats; - improving intermodal connections.
Read the position: https://aeur.eu/f/fmq (Original version in French by Anne Damiani)