Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council, 08/10/2015 - Main results
Railway market opening and governance
The Council agreed on a general approach on proposals on public service contracts for domestic rail passenger services and stronger governance of railway infrastructure. The proposals are part of the market pillar of the fourth railway package. This Council position allows the presidency to start negotiations with the European Parliament on the market pillar.
Railway market opening and governance: Council agrees its position
"Today we reached an agreement on EU rules which will help promote rail throughout Europe. I am satisfied with the large measure of support but even more pleased at the balanced and solid solutions that we managed to agree upon."
François Bausch, Luxembourg's Minister for Sustainable Development and Infrastructure
Agenda of the meeting
Indicative programme - Transport (TTE) Council meeting of 8 October 2015
Provisional agenda, Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council, 8 October 2015
Railway security
Over a working lunch ministers looked at ways to step up the security of rail travel in particular by enhancing cross-border cooperation in the fight against terrorism. Other measures discussed include improving rail operators' preparedness and security training of staff as well as further use of security technologies at stations and on board trains.
Car emissions
The Commission updated ministers on ongoing work to introduce more accurate tests to measure emissions from cars. Laboratory testing should soon be complemented by testing in real driving conditions.
Transport White Paper
The Council held a policy debate on EU transport policy priorities and targets in the context of the 2011 Transport White Paper.
European fund for strategic investments and EU financing for transport
Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen and European Investment Bank Vice-President Pim van Ballekom briefed ministers on new financing opportunities for transport from the European fund for strategic investments (EFSI). Innovative instruments can be combined with EU-level funding for transport such as the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
Bicycles as a sustainable mode of transport
The presidency briefed ministers on the outcome of the Informal Transport Council meeting on promoting cycling. A declaration endorsed by the informal meeting calls for a European strategy for cycling.
Outcome of the Council meeting
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Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council: Other meetings
Last reviewed on 08/10/2015
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