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Europe’s Rail Leaders Unveil Way forward for Transport at InnoTrans 2024
Thursday, September 26, 2024
The European Fee, together with the European Union Company for Railways and the Europe’s Rail Joint Endeavor, is happy to disclose their collaborative endeavors at InnoTrans 2024. Happening from September 24-27 in Berlin, this premier world commerce present for transport expertise will function a dynamic discussion board for discussions, occasions, and showcasing progressive rail options that spotlight the EU’s dedication to advancing sustainable, clever, and aggressive transportation programs.
Situated on the mixed Europe for Rail sales space (Corridor 27, Stand 511), attendees may have the unique probability to interact with main rail and mobility consultants, influential decision-makers, and coverage leaders. Right here, they’ll expertise the most recent rail expertise breakthroughs firsthand, with over 20 novel developments from the EU-Rail R&I program on show.
A key occasion would be the VIP tour of the EU sales space on September 24 at 11:30 AM, attended by Germany’s Minister for Digital and Transport, Dr. Volker Wissing, and Kristian Schmidt, Director for Land Transport on the European Fee. This go to can even see the revealing of a digital Catalogue of Options, aiming to shift freight transport from street to rail considerably, aligning with the objectives of the European Inexperienced Deal.
Magda Kopczyńska, Director-Normal for Mobility and Transport on the European Fee stated: “InnoTrans has always been a key event for the Commission, but this year it feels especially timely. President von der Leyen has emphasised the next mandate’s focus on sustainable prosperity and competitiveness in her political guidelines, and rail is central to both. With its strong sustainability credentials and vast potential to enhance competitiveness, rail is exactly what we aim to highlight at our EU stand this year, alongside ERA and Europe’s Rail!”
The festivities will begin with the arrival of a particular practice from Brussels to Berlin, organized by Europe’s Rail and its companions. Distinguished visitors like Georges Gilkinet, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Mobility, and different outstanding figures will take part in panel discussions and workshops specializing in the advantages of rail for passengers, deployment of progressive options, the pivotal function of ladies in rail, and digital development methods.
Upon arrival in Berlin, high-profile visitors will probably be welcomed by Ute Bonde, Senator for City Mobility, Transport, Local weather Motion, and the Surroundings for the State of Berlin, together with Richard Lutz and Michael Peter, key figures in European railway and infrastructure firms.
Giorgio Travaini, Govt Director on the Europe’s Rail Joint Endeavor stated: “I am proud to kick-off our participation to InnoTrans with this European train, showcasing the commitment of all rail stakeholders and the European Union to make a real impact on travelling green. This 6-hour journey gives us the opportunity to enjoy a moment of discussion and reflection on future rail innovations and opportunities that will make rail and Europe more attractive and competitive in the years to come.”
Josef Doppelbauer, Govt Director and the European Union Company for Railways stated: “European spirit means freedom of movement – this spirit is alive on this train: moving Europe towards a sustainable and safe railway system without frontiers.”
All through the occasion, quite a few thematic classes will happen, together with Audio system Corners on Digital and DAC, Local weather, and Enhancing Rail Companies’ Attraction and Affordability. Moreover, the Ladies in Rail awards will acknowledge the important contributions of ladies within the trade, who at the moment make up solely 20% of the workforce. These awards underline the EU’s dedication to rising variety and inclusion inside the sector.
InnoTrans 2024 invitations all to witness the way forward for rail transportation—a future the place sustainability, innovation, and collaboration propel Europe in direction of a thriving and eco-friendly horizon. This collaboration is a testomony to the EU’s technique to enhance cross-border rail connections and assist the European Inexperienced Deal’s goal of lowering transport emissions by 55% by 2030 and attaining local weather neutrality by 2050.
