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Europeans would swap planes for trains…if they could Most EU citizens would prefer high-speed trains over planes for short to medium distances – if reliable rail options existed.

Europeans would swap planes for trains…if they could

🔴 EU survey reveals large majority of European citizens would swap planes for high-speed trains to travel in Europe.

See the results below ⬇️

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Cross-border passenger rights, rail infrastructure capacity regulation, roadworthiness package, weights and dimensions directive... and more!

Check the upcoming #eu2025dk transport priorities👇

JR Central and Renfe sign agreement to strengthen their collaboration on international projects They will combine their high-speed expertise to strengthen their presence in international markets.

Spanish public operator Renfe and Japanese JR Central will reinforce their collaboration to strengthen their presence in international high-speed rail projects. #RNHS

Claves de los acuerdos entre el Reino Unido y la UE: de la movilidad juvenil a la pesca - EFE Londres (EuroEFE).- El Reino Unido y la Unión Europea (UE) acordaron este lunes un paquete de medidas para profundizar su relación, en la primera cumbre bilateral desde el Brexit o salida británica de la UE en 2020. Además de una declaración conjunta sobre la nueva asociación estratégica, anunciaron un pacto de defensa y una hoja ... Leer más

Claves de los acuerdos entre el Reino Unido y la UE en su primera cumbre tras el Brexit: del posible regreso británico al Erasmus a un pacto de pesca beneficioso para España.

Fully connecting EU capitals and major cities with high-speed rail? @financialtimes.com reports on it👇

If you’re interested in transport, social or climate policy, here are some readings from the railways perspective👇

Shipping is setting sail toward a climate neutral future.

We welcome @imohq.bsky.social historic net-zero deal for global shipping by 2050.

With a pricing mechanism that will steer investment into decarbonisation and clean tech.

And set the sector on course to meet the Paris Agreement.

📣 Oana Gherghinescu has been selected as the future Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), following a decision by the Agency’s Management Board during its 68th meeting.

Have a look at our #press release ➡️ bit.ly/42gUnDO

#NewDirector #EU #railways

✔️ Brouillard
✔️ Béton
✔️ Pollen

Hello #BlueSky! 🚆

The EU Agency for Railways’ mission is moving Europe towards a #sustainable and safe #railway system without frontiers.

Follow us for updates and insights on #Railways, #EUTransport, #SustainableTransport, #RailSafety, #RailInteroperability.

Learn more about ERA ▶️ bit.ly/2IMd60O

In Europe, New Trains and a Streamlined Booking App Also in the works: streamlined digital booking and Eurostar competition.

The @nytimes.com on high-speed rail, ticketing and night trains in Europe 📌

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/t... #EUTransport

Paris – Berlin direct high speed train service launched EUROPE: A daily high speed train service has been launched between Paris and Berlin.

www.railwaygazette.com/high-speed/p... #RailEU 🇫🇷🇩🇪 A daily high speed train service linking Paris Est and Berlin Hbf was launched on December 16. It is operated through the Alleo partnership of SNCF Voyageurs and DB, with both French and German onboard staff and using DB Class 407 Velaro D trainsets

The sustainability and connectivity roles played by rail transport in Europe are recognised.

But what about #EUdefence and security?🛡️

#MilitaryMobility was discussed today in Warsaw with European rail freight CEOs and representatives from NATO and EEAS.

Can you imagine London looking like this?!

It all comes down to choices.

Invest in public transport and active travel (walking, wheeling and cycling) or keep building more lanes.

Another network to manage... At least Mastodon and Threads seem to be dead for the time being 😅. I saw A4E already has a handle?

Interessant!

Ah, I have just found you now @sebastianrodpe.bsky.social

👋 Hi policy communicators & #EUcomms people on Bluesky! Who else is around?

go.bsky.app/4h8NX8D

First Bluesky post goes to this ICE 3neo inaugurated on the occasion of the #EuropeForRail train from Brussels to InnoTrans 2024✌️