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🚋 Exciting news from Wiener Linien: Vienna’s public transport network is launching a modernisation programme for sustainable mobility.    Vienna has big plans: the Austrian capital aims to be climate neutral by 2040, with public transport at the heart of this goal. Expansion and modernisation of services will play a key role in reaching this objective.    To achieve this, Wiener Linien is launching a major programme in 2024, with an investment of over 850 million euros, including at least 220 million euros dedicated to maintenance and renovation:    🚋 Vienna has the 𝘀𝗶𝘅𝘁𝗵-𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.    🚇 In 2023, Vienna's 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶��𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝟯𝟴 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 – a distance equivalent to travelling approximately 2.5 times round the world every single day.    It will thus come as no surprise that the project's focus will be the renovation of rail infrastructure, with stations, tunnels, bridges, and signalling systems also due for modernisation.    Find out more about Wiener Linien's ambitious programme at: https://tiny.pl/d7hjq   #advantageaustria #mobilityaustria #mobility #sustainability    Photo Credits © Manfred Helmer 

#PhdsEUrail, in the news post from Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking, talking about their new projects. Introducing the PhDs EU-Rail project, as a project strengthening the rail sector’s capacity for research and innovation. "The project involves 10 #PhD #students, each of whom is tasked with taking a deep dive into a topic deemed critical to advancing the goals of #EU-Rail and its industry partners. Topics include #decarbonisation, #gender #equality, #training, #inclusion, and #accessibility."

🚋 Exciting news from Wiener Linien: Vienna’s public transport network is launching a modernisation programme for sustainable mobility. Vienna has big plans: the Austrian capital aims to be climate neutral by 2040, with public transport at the heart of this goal. Expansion and modernisation of services will play a key role in reaching this objective. To achieve this, Wiener Linien is launching a major programme in 2024, with an investment of over 850 million euros, including at least 220 million euros dedicated to maintenance and renovation: 🚋 Vienna has the 𝘀𝗶𝘅𝘁𝗵-𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. 🚇 In 2023, Vienna's 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝟯𝟴 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 – a distance equivalent to travelling approximately 2.5 times round the world every single day. It will thus come as no surprise that the project's focus will be the renovation of rail infrastructure, with stations, tunnels, bridges, and signalling systems also due for modernisation. Find out more about Wiener Linien's ambitious programme at: https://bit.ly/4crJQsN #mobilityaustria #mobility #sustainability #ADVANTAGEAUSTRIA Photo Credits © Manfred Helmer

#EU_Rail is driving innovation with seven projects funded under the 2023 Call for Proposals, worth €24.7 million and involving nearly 110 entities from 22 countries. From enabling a fully digital rail freight system with Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) to enhancing #sustainability, noise reduction, urban #transportation, and even #biodiversity, these projects cover critical aspects of building a modern, integrated European #railway network. Learn more about how these projects are shaping the future of #rail in our newly published article. 👇 https://lnkd.in/epSv3MHV

Proud to read about #TravelWise in this interesting #news post from Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking titled "Piecing together the integrated railway puzzle" some citation from the post: "Even when the railway puzzle is complete, #EU-Rail’s work will be far from over. “That’s because the integrated rail network is but one part of a larger, comprehensive transport and mobility system,” remarks Giorgio Travaini. - That system includes not only rail, but also, for example, aviation. Helping to connect the two is the #TravelWise project. Conducted in synergy with the SESAR Joint Undertaking , this flagship project is putting the methodology, roadmap, and technologies in place to facilitate the seamless sharing of traffic information between air and rail operators. “The Travel Wise project exemplifies how collaboration between air and rail sectors can pave the way for a seamless, integrated European transport system,” says Andreas Boschen, #SESARJU Executive Director.

The #XCross_project mentioned in Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking news post introducing their new projects. XCROSS is presented as a #sustainable project focusing its attention on increasing the lifespan of #railway #crossings. "Leveraging the power of 3D laser scanning technology and artificial intelligence, the project is creating a new crossing inspection technique that will enable fast, repeatable, and highly accurate crossing measurements...."

Europe, with its dense metropolitan areas, is ideally positioned to use high-speed rail as the backbone of sustainable mobility. While progress has been made, with about 12,400 kilometers of high-speed rail tracks currently in operation, the network still falls short of reaching its full potential. A particular issue is the lack of cross-border connections and that many metropolitan areas remain poorly linked. According to a Greenpeace analysis, only 27% of possible direct train routes between European cities are currently utilized. Capitalizing on this potential would bring immense economic, environmental, and social benefits. Reducing road congestion alone could save the EU billions annually, while creating direct connections between cities would stimulate regional economies and make travel more accessible to millions. Moreover, this effort is needed if the EU's Green Deal is to succeed, as it helps cut carbon emissions and ensures rail becomes a viable alternative to short-haul flights. One promising solution is the “Metropolitan Network”, which Deutsche Bahn has been advocating together with European rail companies. It aims to connect 230 metropolitan regions and 60% of the European population through high-speed rail networks, resulting in about a doubling of transportation volumes by 2030. A first step has already been taken: Starting with a new timetable in mid-December, Deutsche Bahn will introduce more international train services, such as the new daily direct ICE connection from Berlin via Strasbourg to Paris. In the future, it will be crucial to further harmonize regulations, invest heavily in new rail infrastructure, and standardize systems across countries to create a unified high-speed rail network that serves a unified Europe.

𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬: 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥! #JuneWeeks #RailwayModernization #Sustainability #ETCS #LilaRail This June isn't just about sunshine and vacations – it's a crucial time for Europe's railways! June Weeks are dedicated to strategic upgrades that will transform the way we travel. But what does this mean for you? Buckle up, because LilaRail, a leading force in Swiss railway infrastructure, is here to break it down! 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰? 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴. 𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘪𝘯-𝘸𝘪𝘯: 𝐍𝐞𝐭 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Upgrading tracks and signaling systems leads to smoother operations and less energy use, contributing significantly to Europe's goal of achieving net zero emissions. 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: Modernized infrastructure allows for more frequent trains and increased capacity, making it easier and faster to travel across borders, boosting European connections. 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Advanced signaling systems like ETCS (European Train Control System) reduce delays and disruptions, improving overall network reliability and efficiency, making rail an even more attractive and sustainable option. 𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 At LilaRail, we're passionate about the future of European rail. We offer a comprehensive suite of solutions to help you navigate June Weeks and beyond: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Our team of Swiss engineers provides expert advice on the latest technologies and strategies, ensuring your upgrades align with your specific needs and sustainability goals. 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: We specialize in integrating advanced signalling systems like ETCS with existing infrastructure, minimizing disruptions during modernization. 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: We prioritize environmentally friendly solutions throughout the upgrade process, contributing to a greener future for European railways. Join the Conversation! What are your thoughts on the importance of railway modernization in Europe? How can we make railway travel a more attractive and sustainable option? Share your thoughts in the comments below! P.S. Looking to learn more about LilaRail's full range of services? Check out our website! www.wysslila.com

🚄 Accelerating #Railway #Modernization: Key Insights from Minister Georgi Gvozdeykov at Green Transition Forum 4.0 🚄 During the prestigious Green Transition Forum 4.0, Minister of #Transport Georgi Gvozdeykov highlighted the urgent need for Bulgaria to catch up in the development of its railway transport. Recognizing that transport generates a quarter of carbon emissions, Minister #Gvozdeykov emphasized the vital mission to limit this impact through strategic modernization. 🔹 Key Developments: ✅ Bulgaria is harnessing the #Recovery and #Resilience Plan (#RRP) to modernize and digitalize its railway infrastructure. ✅ Contracts have been signed for the production of nine shunting locomotives, boosting the domestic industry. ✅ An ambitious project is underway to introduce seven double-decker trains, with plans to expand to ten. ✅ There are challenges with the delivery of 20 long-distance trains, attributed to delays caused by public procurement appeals. ✅ Investments are also being made in over 100 locomotive assistants and a European traffic management system to enhance operational efficiency. 🔹 Looking Forward: Minister Gvozdeykov stressed the co-development of #automobile and railway #transport, outlining a vision where both modes complement each other without competition. Additionally, about 100 million BGN is set to be invested in charging stations across road infrastructures and along the Black Sea ports, marking a significant step toward greener transport solutions. The forum discussions, centered on green #financing, #agriculture, #transport, #climate, #decarbonization, and #ESG, set the stage for pivotal conversations on shaping a sustainable future. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/d366eqzK Stay tuned for more updates from the Green Transition Forum 4.0 as we continue to explore innovative strategies for a greener tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/dV42F9NG #GreenTransitionForum #Sustainability #RailwayModernization #Decarbonization #TransportInnovation #dirbg DIR.BG

🚂 Exciting news from Wiener Linien: Vienna’s public transport network is launching a modernisation programme for sustainable mobility The Austrian capital aims to be climate neutral by 2040, with public transport at the heart of this goal. Expansion and modernisation of services will play a key role in reaching this objective. To achieve this, Wiener Linien launched a major programme in 2024, with an investment of over EUR 850 Mio., including at least EUR 220 Mio. dedicated to maintenance and renovation. In 2023, Vienna's underground trains and trams covered a total of 38 million kilometres – a distance equivalent to travelling approximately 2.5 times around the world every single day. It will thus come as no surprise that the project's focus will be the renovation of rail infrastructure, with stations, tunnels, bridges, and signalling systems also due for modernisation. Do you want to find out more about Wiener Linien's ambitious programme or about innovations in the mobility sector?   👉 Contact us: [email protected] OR 👉 Check out: https://bit.ly/4asCOC5 #advantageaustria #wko #didyouknow #mobilityaustria #sustainablemobility #wienerlinien #publictransportation Photo Credits © Manfred Helmer