13 Amendments of Nora MEBAREK related to 2020/0035(COD)
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Night trains should be established or re-established throughout the European Union; this service is a fast and environmentally friendly way of connecting major cities within the EU;
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) In urban areas of the EU, the introduction or re-introduction of light rail systems, such as tramways, and corresponding urban nodes, should be stimulated as part of the European Year of Rail;
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) While the share of passenger rail in the Union land transport has only slightly increased since 2007, the share of freight has decreased. Many obstacles remain to achieve a true Single European Rail Area, including in respect of the need to minimise noise. Overcoming these obstacles together with cost reduction and accelerated innovation will allow rail to realise its full potential. Rail therefore needs a further boost to become more attractive to travellers, workers and businesses alike.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The rail sector is an important employer in the European Union; in order to reach its full potential, it needs to diversify its workforce and attract women and young workers in particular. It is essential to deliver optimal transport services to the benefit of users, with rail workers enjoying quality working conditions;
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7b) The European Year of Rail represents an opportunity to raise the public awareness and the importance of sustainable, modern digitalised public transport in the framework of EU policies for cohesion, regional development, and sustainable urban development. Therefore, coherently with the central role of the rail sector within the Green Deal, electrification of the networks for passengers and freight should be taken on board within the framework of the thematic concentration of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund in the next Multiannual Financial Framework.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 c (new)
Recital 7 c (new)
(7c) The European Year of Rail is an occasion to foster awareness concerning the capability of the rail sector to foster the integration of local communities, isolated, rural areas and poor regions with greater urban functional areas, while protecting the environment and promoting social inclusion. Consequently, it would be important to engage local, regional and national authorities in discussions on the multiannual planning, on rail infrastructure digitalization and modernization projects, and on the general improvement of public and private investments in regions and to encourage cross-border cooperation between local, regional and national authorities. Local economic development could greatly benefit from sustainable, modern and electrified rail services.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) highlight the European, cross- border dimension of rail, that plays a crucial role in the development of sustainable, regional and local tourism, brings citizens closer together, allows them to explore the Union in all its diversity, fosters cohesion and contributes to integrate the Union internal market;
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Existing - unused - rail connectors between border regions should be reactivated and upgraded for either passenger or freight transport;
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) enhance the contribution of rail to Union economy, industry and society, covering in particular aspects related to regional development, industrial competitiveness, sustainable tourism, innovation, socially sustainable employment, education, youth and culture, and improving accessibility for persons with disabilities;
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) industrial zones - in their planning or operation - should be connected or reconnected with rail in order to reduce road freight transport;
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) sharing experience and good practices of national, regional and local authorities, civil society, business, trade unions and schools on promoting the use of rail and on how to implement behavioural change at all levels;
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) campaigns to re-establish trust of citizens to use rail public passenger transport;
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) campaigns to diversify the railway sector workforce, by attracting women and young workers in particular;