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CER - Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies
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CER is the voice of European railway and infrastructure companies. We advocate rail as the backbone of a competitive and sustainable transport system in Europe #OnTrackForEurope

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Due to its capacity to carry heavy equipment and large contingents, rail transport plays a leading role in enabling #MilitaryMobility across Europe.

European railways welcome the @ec.europa.eu's new package of measures to harmonise efforts.

News📝 cer.be/cer-press-re...
November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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⚡80% of the European railway traffic is running on electricity.

Given the high electrification rate, the rail sector is highly vulnerable to price shocks.

Read the Economic Note on the CER website to learn more about the disparities in energy prices.

#EUTransport #EUEnergy
November 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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By 2030, Europe could have 1.000.000 more trucks on the roads.

The solution to reduce emissions in long-distance freight transport already exists today:

➡️ the use of sustainable and intermodal modes of transport such as rail freight.

#EUTransport #SustainableTransport #WeightsAndDimensions
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Rail Weekend Read 📰

The Financial Times reports on the European Union's plan to enable swift military mobility across the continent in case of an emergency:

Read the article📝 www.ft.com/content/ac50...

#EUTransport #MilitaryMobility
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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You have heard about the plan to connect Europe by high-speed rail.

But what will it take to make it happen? What comes next?

Watch the animation below👇

#HighSpeedRail #EuropeByTrain #EUTransport
November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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👍 Sustainable, intermodal freight trains
👎 Longer, heavier trucks on roads

The EU is debating #WeightsAndDimensions changes to allow longer and heavier trucks to travel across Europe.

20 associations signed a joint statement supporting sustainable freight transport📝 www.cer.be/cer-agreemen...
November 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Welcoming Eva to the CER team as a trainee in the Public Affairs Department!

With a strong academic background from @collegeofeurope, she will support CER's engagement with EU institutions and stakeholders.

Follow us for future openings🤩

#EUtraineeships #EUjobs #CERtrainees
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Rail Weekend Read 📰

The newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore on the EU high-speed rail network and the shift in European traveller's habits:

Read the article📝 en.ilsole24ore.com/art/here-is-...

#EUTransport #EuropeByTrain #ConnectingEurope
November 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Great news for Europe!

Did you know that 3 in 4 EU citizens would take a high-speed train instead of a plane when travelling across Europe for short and medium distances if they could?

Faster, further, greener and stronger with a European #HighSpeedRail network 🚝💙
November 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Read the news and declaration📝 cer.be/cer-press-re...

#EUTransport #EuropeByTrain #ConnectingEurope @dariuszjonski.bsky.social @delorsinstitute.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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CER and @eurocities.eu presented its Joint Declaration on Connecting Europe at High-Speed to @ec.europa.eu Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas.

MEPs, mayors and the rail sector discussed how to deliver a truly European #HighSpeedRail network connecting cities and regions across the continent.
November 6, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Today, CER and @eurocities.eu will hold a timely event hosted by VP Antonella Sberna at the European Parliament to discuss with MEPs, the Commission, European mayors, and the rail & construction sectors how to turn the plan into a reality.

Stay tuned for the conclusions!

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November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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It's official!🤝The European Commission has presented the European High-Speed Rail Network plan to connect the continent by high-speed train travel.

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#EuropeByTrain #EUTransport #ConnectingEurope
November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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As the @ec.europa.eu is about to present a plan for a European #HighSpeedRail Network connecting EU capitals & major cities, a 2025 EU-wide survey conducted by Polling Europe shows strong public support👇

More info📝 cer.be/cer-facts-fi...

#EuropeByTrain #ConnectingEurope #EUTransport
November 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Rail Weekend Read 📰

The International Railway Journal reports on the ambition of European railways and institutions to make cross-border train travel easier than ever.

Read the article 📝 www.railjournal.com/in_depth/osd...

#EUTransport #EuropeByTrain
November 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Rail plays a leading role in enabling swift military movements across Europe, but the right conditions must be in place to ensure smooth and resilient cross-border train operations 👇

Read the CER position paper cer.be/cer-press-re...

#EUTransport #MilitaryMobility
October 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Rail Weekend Read 📰

The study carried out by EY analyses how a strong shift toward rail can deliver substantial reductions in CO₂ emissions, energy consumption, and external costs.

Read the study📝 www.cer.be/cer-reports/...

#EUTransport #RailFreight
October 25, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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📈 How big is big?

Big enough to have one of the largest economic footprints of any transport mode in Europe.

A study conducted by Oxford Economics confirms the strong economic impact of the railway sector.

Explore the findings📝 cer.be/cer-reports/...

#EUTransport #EUeconomy
October 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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European passenger rail CEOs adopt resolution in Paris to boost train travel across the continent👇

➡️Cross-border rail ticketing
➡️European #HighSpeedRail Network
➡️Public-private partnerships
➡️Fair energy taxation
➡️and more!

Read the news📝 cer.be/cer-press-re...
October 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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📸 2 weeks left to submit your best pictures to the Aline Bastin #CERPhotoContest 2025

🔵 Best picture in passenger rail services
🔵 Best picture in rail freight services
🔵 Best picture in rail infrastructure

Deadline: 31 October 2025 www.cer.be/contest
October 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Rail Weekend Read 📰

The newspaper Financial Times on the 200th anniversary of railways and the current challenges and opportunities for rail transport in Europe:

Read the article📝 www.ft.com/content/2a42...

#EUTransport #EuropeByTrain
October 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Moderated by former Commissioner Connie Hedegaard, CER Executive Director Alberto Mazzola participated in a panel alongside representatives from the European Union Military Staff and @ec.europa.eu DG MOVE to discuss:

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October 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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From the European Union Military Staff, Brigadier Stefan Lampl reminded that every upgraded #railway line and reinforced bridge is not only an enabler of economic #competitiveness and regional connectivity but also a key factor for readiness in times of crisis.

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October 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Can European resilience be a driver of infrastructure investment?

European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen highlighted the need for countries to move faster with #renewables and energy efficiency in order to make Europe more resilient.

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October 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Rail Weekend Read 📰

The London-based magazine Time Out on train travel and high-speed rail in Europe:

"Europe and train travel go together like sunsets and the Seine".

Read the article www.timeout.com/news/the-amb...
October 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM