Europe in focus: Regional Transport without Borders Brussels, 31 May 2017 Herald RUIJTERS, DG MOVE

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1 Europe in focus: Regional without Borders Brussels, 31 May 2017 Herald RUIJTERS, DG MOVE

2 Need for low emission mobility and connectivity are essential for the EU economy. Low-emission mobility is needed to stay competitive, to grow and to meet changing mobility needs. is responsible for almost a quarter of EU GHG emissions and an important contributor to air pollution. is projected to become the largest emitter of CO 2 after Action is needed to meet our commitment under the Paris Agreement and the 2030 goals. emissions in 2050 should be at least 60% lower than in This strategy presents an integrated and systematic approach addressing all modes of transport.

3 Mton CO 2 eq

4 Dimensions of the Strategy Higher efficiency of the transport system Low-emission alternative energy for transport Low- and zero emission vehicles Enabling environment

5 Enabling environment Regions & cities lead in shifting to active travel, public transport and shared mobility Support, partnerships, exchange of best practices for cleaner/better transport in regions & cities Combined research and innovation efforts Gearing EU investment instruments towards low-emission mobility Limit tax incentives that discourage low-emission mobility

6 The 9 core network corridors defined in the CEF

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8 Cross-border coordination Core Network Corridors Rail Freight Corridors Report of the Committee of the Regions: Missing transport links in border regions Michiel Scheffer Michael Cramer list of small cross-border projects CEF Call 2016: 110 million for cross-border projects on core and comprehensive network

9 Rail passenger services in the EU have potential to be improved Passenger rail's modal share stagnates at about 6% in recent years Public Service Obligations (PSO) rail services: o accounting for about 2/3 of domestic rail passenger services o annual PSO compensation of about 18 billion.. but consumer satisfaction with rail services has significant potential to improve (only 55% of EU citizens are satisfied according to Eurobarometer survey 2013)

10 Single Europaen Railway Area Where we want to be more competition/open access - PSO a level playing field removal of barriers (tech, admin) Innovation Competitive, attractive Railways

11 Market opening for passenger transport Open access services: Market for cross-border services open since 2010 Market for domestic services to be opened up by December 2020 BUT MEMBER STATES CAN LIMIT ACCESS IF IT WOULD COMPROMISE THE ECONOMIC EQUILIBRIUM OF EXISTING PSO CONTRACTS PSO services: 2019: Application of the principle of competitive award and of new performance based exemption next to possibility of direct award 2023: Expiry of application of direct award possibility; max. duration of existing rail PSC of 10 years From 2023: Principle of competitive award; direct award only in exceptional cases (exemptions)

12 Measures under the 4th package to create a more level playing field for railway undertakings Independence criteria for IMs (prohibition of certain double mandates in vertically integrated untertaking, conflicts of interest, etc.) Impartiality requirement for IM as regards traffic management and maintenance Rules on financial flows within vertically integrated undertakings to avoid distortive cross-subsidies Improved coordination between IMs and network users Stronger regulators

13 Thank you for your attention!