Voorbereiding van de zitting van de Raad (Vervoer, Telecommunicatie en Energie) op 12 december 2011 Voorstel voor een verordening van het Europees Parlement en de Raad betreffende EU-richtsnoeren voor de ontwikkeling van het trans-Europees vervoersnet - Voortgangsverslag - Montesquieu Instituut

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Voorbereiding van de zitting van de Raad (Vervoer, Telecommunicatie en Energie) op 12 december 2011 Voorstel voor een verordening van het Europees Parlement en de Raad betreffende EU-richtsnoeren voor de ontwikkeling van het trans-Europees vervoersnet - Voortgangsverslag

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RAAD VANBrussel, 5 december 2011 (08.12)

(OR. en)

PUBLIC

DE EUROPESE UNIE

17629/11

LIMITE

Interinstitutioneel dossier:

2011/0294 (COD)

TRANS 333 ECOFIN 830 ENV 903 RECH 397 CODEC 2208 -

VOORTGANGSVERSLAG

van:

het secretariaat-generaal

aan: het Comité van permanente vertegenwoordigers / de Raad

nr. vorig doc.: 16061/11 TRANS 288 ECOFIN 722 ENV 822 RECH 350 CODEC 1818

nr. Comv.: 15629/11 TRANS 276 ECOFIN 688 ENV 778 RECH 336 CODEC 1699

Betreft: Voorbereiding van de zitting van de Raad (Vervoer, Telecommunicatie en Energie) op 12 december 2011

Voorstel voor een verordening van het Europees Parlement en de Raad betreffende EU-richtsnoeren voor de ontwikkeling van het trans-Europees vervoersnet Voortgangsverslag

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II. Bespreking in de Raad

  • 2. 
    De Groep vervoer - intermodale vraagstukken en netwerken heeft het voorstel eind

oktober 2011 voor het eerst besproken. Sindsdien heeft zij dit voorstel in zeven vergaderingen

behandeld. Op 9 november 2011 heeft de groep de effectbeoordeling besproken.

  • 3. 
    Het Poolse voorzitterschap heeft hard aan dit voorstel gewerkt teneinde in de zitting van de

Raad TTE in december tot een algemene oriëntatie te kunnen komen. Aangezien het

Commissievoorstel later dan verwacht is ingediend en de definitieve versie van de kaarten pas

onlangs beschikbaar is gesteld, en gezien de technische complexiteit en het politieke belang

van dit dossier, kon dat doel evenwel niet worden bereikt.

  • 4. 
    Teneinde belangrijke vooruitgang te boeken met dit dossier, heeft het voorzitterschap

verscheidene compromisvoorstellen opgesteld, rekening houdend met de opmerkingen van de

lidstaten. Die compromisvoorstellen staan in de bijlage. De laatste voorstellen van het

voorzitterschap zijn vetgedrukt; geschrapte tekst is doorstreept.

  • 5. 
    Aangezien de lidstaten nog bezig zijn met de bespreking van het compromisvoorstel van het

voorzitterschap, hebben zij een algemeen studievoorbehoud gemaakt bij de volledige tekst.

Voorts zij opgemerkt dat de Commissie ook een algemeen studievoorbehoud heeft bij de

verschillende voorstellen tot wijziging van haar oorspronkelijke voorstel.

  • 7. 
    Verscheidene lidstaten hebben een voorbehoud gemaakt bij de door de Commissie gekozen

juridische vorm van de handeling, aangezien de vorige richtsnoeren bij een besluit zijn

vastgesteld. De Commissie heeft erop gewezen dat het voordeel van een verordening is dat ze

een groter aantal adressaten bestrijkt (lidstaten, lokale en regionale autoriteiten, alsook

particuliere exploitanten).

  • 8. 
    Verscheidene lidstaten hadden vragen bij de hoge kosten die verbonden zijn aan het vervullen

van de voorwaarden die voor iedere vervoerswijze (vooral voor het spoor) zijn bepaald. Zij

deden een oproep voor een flexibeler aanpak waarbij onder bepaalde specifieke omstandig-

heden afwijkingen mogelijk zijn. Zij voerden aan dat het in de huidige economische context

uiterst moeilijk is om in dit stadium vooruit te lopen op de werkelijke financiële

verplichtingen die van iedere lidstaat of van de Europese Unie worden verlangd. Een lidstaat

gaf duidelijk aan de mogelijkheid om besluiten te nemen die een effect op de begroting

kunnen hebben dat verder gaat dan de huidige financiële vooruitzichten, onaanvaardbaar te

achten, vooral omdat de door de Commissie voorgestelde data voor de voltooiing van het

kernnetwerk en het uitgebreide netwerk respectievelijk 2030 en 2050 zijn. De Commissie

herinnerde eraan dat de TEN-V-richtsnoeren moeten bijdragen tot het stimuleren van

economische groei, Europa's concurrentievermogen en duurzaamheid moeten versterken en

een evenwichtige ontwikkeling van de Europese regio's in de toekomst moeten bevorderen.

De Commissie wees ook met klem op het feit dat een goed functionerend TEN-V-netwerk

van essentieel belang is voor een vlotte werking van de eengemaakte markt.

  • 10. 
    Verscheidene lidstaten hadden kritiek op de aanpak op basis van corridors van de Commissie,

omdat deze kwestie ook aan bod komt in het verordeningsvoorstel betreffende de Connecting

Europe Facility (CEF), hetgeen rechtsonzekerheid zou meebrengen, en omdat deze aanpak

niet spoort met het subsidiariteitsbeginsel. Sommige voerden ook aan dat het door de

Commissie voorgestelde begrip "kernnetwerkcorridors" vóór de aanneming van het voorstel

niet met hen is besproken. Verscheidene lidstaten gaven evenwel te kennen dat zij de door de

Commissie voorgestelde aanpak op basis van corridors kunnen steunen.

  • 11. 
    Verscheidene lidstaten hadden een voorbehoud bij het voorstel van de Commissie inzake

versterking van de rol van de Europese coördinatoren met betrekking tot de uitvoering van het

kernnetwerk middels kernnetwerkcorridors en de invoering van het begrip corridorplatforms.

Verscheidene lidstaten waren ook van oordeel dat een onnodige toename van de

administratieve structuren en de bijbehorende kosten moet worden vermeden.

  • 12. 
    Met betrekking tot de gedelegeerde handelingen is een grote meerderheid van de lidstaten

voor een voorzichtige aanpak. Zij vinden dat de bevoegdheid tot het aannemen van

gedelegeerde handelingen slechts voor een beperkte periode, bijvoorbeeld vijf jaar, te rekenen

vanaf de datum van inwerkingtreding van de verordening, aan de Commissie mag worden

verleend.

IV. Conclusie

BIJLAGE

Proposal for a

REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

on Union guidelines for the development of the Trans-European Transport Network

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 172

thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national Parliaments,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee1,

Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions2,

Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure,

Whereas:

[(1) Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on

Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network3 was

recast in the interest of clarity by Decision No 661/2010/EU of the European Parliament and

of the Council of 7 July 2010 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European

transport network4.

(2) The planning, development and operation of trans-European transport networks contribute to

the attainment of major Union objectives, such as the smooth functioning of the internal

market and the strengthening of economic and social cohesion and also have the specific

objectives of allowing the seamless and sustainable mobility of persons and goods and

ensuring accessibility for all regions of the Union.

(3) These specific objectives should be achieved by establishing interconnections and

interoperability between national transport networks in a resource-efficient way.

(4) Growth in traffic has resulted in increased congestion on international transport corridors. In

order to ensure the international mobility of goods and passengers, the capacity of the trans-

European transport network and the use of this capacity should be optimised and, if necessary,

expanded by removing infrastructure bottlenecks and bridging missing infrastructure links

within and between Member States.

(6) The White Paper calls for the deployment of transport-related information and communication

technology to ensure improved and integrated traffic management and to simplify

administrative procedures through improved freight logistics, cargo tracking and tracing, and

optimised schedules and traffic flows. As such measures promote the efficient management

and use of transport infrastructure they should fall within the scope of this Regulation.

(7) The trans-European transport network policy has to take into account the evolution of the

transport policy and infrastructure ownership. In the past, Member States were the principal

entity in charge of creating and maintaining transport infrastructure. However, other entities,

including private, have also become relevant for the realisation of a multimodal trans-

European transport network, including for example infrastructure managers, concessionaires

or port and airports authorities.

(8) The trans-European transport network consists to a large extent of existing infrastructure. This

existing infrastructure is managed by different public and private entities. In order to achieve

fully the objectives of the new trans-European transport network policy, uniform requirements

regarding the infrastructure have to be established in a Regulation in order to be complied

with by any entity responsible for the infrastructure of the trans-European transport network.

(9) The trans-European transport network should best be developed through a dual layer

approach, consisting of a comprehensive network and a core network, these two layers being

(10) The comprehensive network should be a European-wide transport network ensuring the

accessibility of all regions in the Union, including the remote and outermost regions, as also

pursued by the Integrated Maritime Policy6, and strengthening cohesion between them. The

guidelines should set the requirements for the infrastructure of the comprehensive network, in

order to achieve a high-quality network throughout the Union by 2050.

(11) The core network should be identified and implemented as a priority within the framework

provided by the comprehensive network by 2030. It should constitute the backbone of the

development of a multi-modal transport network and stimulate the development of the entire

comprehensive network. It should enable Union action to concentrate on those components of

the trans-European transport network with the highest European added value, in particular

cross-border sections, missing links, multi-modal connecting points and major bottlenecks.

(12) In order to establish the core and the comprehensive network in a coordinated and timely

manner, allowing thereby maximising the network benefits, Member States concerned should

ensure that the projects of common interest are finalised by 2030 and 2050 respectively.

(13) It is necessary to identify projects of common interest which will contribute to the

achievement of the trans-European transport network and which correspond to the priorities

established in the guidelines.

(15) As the development and implementation of the trans-European transport network is not solely

carried out by Member States, all promoters of projects of common interest such as local and

regional authorities, infrastructure managers or other private or public entities should be

subject to the rights and obligations of this Regulation, as well other relevant Union and

national rules and procedures, when carrying out such projects.

(16) Cooperation with neighbouring and third countries is necessary to ensure connection and

interoperability between the respective infrastructure networks. Therefore the Union should

where appropriate promote projects of mutual interest with those countries.

(17) In order to achieve modal integration across the network, adequate planning of the trans-

European transport network is required. This also implies the implementation of specific

requirements throughout the network in terms of infrastructure, intelligent transport systems,

equipment, and services. It is therefore necessary to ensure adequate and concerted

deployment of such requirements across Europe for each transport mode and for their

interconnection across the trans-European transport network and beyond, in order to obtain

the benefits of the network effect and to enable efficient long-range trans-European transport

operations.

(18) In order to determine existing and planned transport infrastructures for the comprehensive and

the core network, maps should be provided and adapted over time to take into account the

(20) Intelligent transport systems are necessary to provide the basis for optimising of traffic and

transport operations and improving related services.

(21) The guidelines should provide for the development of the comprehensive network in urban

nodes, as those nodes are the starting point or the final destination ("last mile") for passengers

and freight moving on the trans-European transport network and are points of transfer within

or between different transport modes.

(22) The trans-European transport network, thanks to its large scale, should provide the basis for

the large-scale deployment of new technologies and innovation, which, for example, can help

enhance the overall efficiency of the European transport sector and curb its carbon footprint.

This will contribute towards the Europe 2020 strategy and the Transport White Paper's target

of a 60% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (based on 1990 levels) and at the same

time contribute to the objective of increasing fuel security for the Union.

(23) The trans-European transport network has to ensure efficient multi-modality in order to allow

better modal choices to be made and large volumes to be consolidated for transfers over long

distances. This will make multi-modality economically more attractive for shippers.

(24) In order to achieve a high-quality and efficient transport infrastructure across all modes the

guidelines should contain provisions regarding the security and safety of passengers and

(26) In order to implement the core network within the given time horizon, a corridor approach

could be used as an instrument to coordinate on a transnational basis different projects and

synchronise the development of the corridor, thereby maximising network benefits.

(27) Core network corridors should also address wider transport policy objectives and facilitate

modal integration and multi-modal operations. This should allow specially developed

corridors that are optimised in terms of energy use and emissions, thus minimising

environmental impacts, and are also attractive for their reliability, limited congestion and low

operating and administrative costs. An initial list of corridors should be included in the

Regulation (EU) XXX/2012 [Connecting Europe Facility], but should be adaptable in order to

take account of changes in traffic flows.

(28) Designing the right governance structure and identifying the sources of financing for complex

cross-border projects would be eased by creating corridor platforms for such core network

corridors. European Coordinators should facilitate the coordinated implementation of the core

network corridors.

(29) In developing core network corridors due account should be given to the rail freight corridors

set up in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 of 22 September 2010 of the

European Parliament and of the Council concerning a European rail network for competitive

freight7 as well as to the European Deployment Plan for ERTMS provided for in Commission

(30) In order to maximise consistency between the guidelines and the programming of the relevant

financial instruments available at Union level, trans-European transport network funding

should be based on this Regulation and draw on the Connecting Europe Facility9.

Correspondingly, it should aim at aligning and combining funding from relevant internal and

external instruments such as structural and cohesion funds, the Neighbourhood Investment

Facility (NIF), the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA)10, and from financing from

the European Investment Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and

other financial institutions. In particular, when developing the trans-European transport

network, Member States should take into account to the ex ante conditionalities applicable to

transport as provided for in Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No XXX2012 [Regulation laying

down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social

Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the

European Maritime and Fisheries Fund covered by the Common Strategic Framework and

laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European

Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006].11

(31) In order to update the Annexes and in particular the maps to take into account possible

changes resulting from the actual usage of certain elements of transport infrastructure

analysed against pre-established quantitative thresholds, the power to adopt acts in accordance

with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated

to the Commission in respect of amendments to the Annexes. It is of particular importance for

(32) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation,

implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be

exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and

of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning

mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing

powers12.

(33) Since the objectives of the action to be taken, and in particular the coordinated establishment

and development of the trans-European transport network, cannot be sufficiently achieved by

the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the need for coordination of these

objectives, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance

with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In

accordance with the principle of proportionality, as also set out in that Article, this Regulation

does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives,]13

HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

CHAPTER I

GENERAL PRINCIPLES -

Article 1

Subject matter

  • 1. 
    This [Regulation]14 establishes the Union guidelines (hereinafter "the guidelines") for the

development of a trans-European transport network which determine the infrastructure of the

trans-European transport network within which projects of common interest and projects of

mutual interest are identified comprising a dual-layer structure: the comprehensive

network upon which the core network is established, and identifies projects of common

interest.

  • 2. 
    The guidelines It specifies the requirements to be respected by the entities responsible for

management of the infrastructure of the trans-European transport network.

  • 3. 
    The guidelines set out the priorities for the development of the trans-European network.
  • 4. 
    The guidelines It provides for measures for the implementation of the trans-European

network. [The implementation of projects depends on their degree of maturity and the

Article 2

Scope

1. This Regulation shall apply to the trans-European network as set out in Annex I which

shall comprise transport infrastructure, traffic management systems and positioning as

well as navigation systems.

  • 1. 
    The guidelines shall apply to the trans-European transport network which comprises:
  • - 
    existing and planned transport infrastructure referred to in paragraph 2, and
  • - 
    measures promoting the efficient management and use of such infrastructure.
  • 2. 
    As regards the transport infrastructure of the trans-European transport network, it shall -

consist of

(a) railway transport, infrastructure as determined in Section 1 of Chapter II;

(b) inland waterway, infrastructure as determined in Section 2 of Chapter II;

(c) road transport, infrastructure as determined in Section 3 of Chapter II;

(d) maritime transport, infrastructure as determined in Section 4 of Chapter II;

(e) air transport infrastructure as determined in Section 5 of Chapter II;

(f) and infrastructure for multimodal transport.as determined in Section 6 of Chapter II;

Article 2a 16 4

Objectives of the trans-European transport network

  • 1. 
    The trans-European transport network shall strengthen the territorial cohesion of the

European Union, contribute positively to the creation of a single European transport

area and [demonstrate a clear European added value], as well as enable transport services

and operations which:

(a) meet the mobility and transport needs of all of its users within the Union and in the

relations with third countries, thereby contributing to further economic growth and

competitiveness in a global perspective;

(b) are economically efficient, contribute to the objectives of low-greenhouse gas

emissions, low-carbon and clean transport, fuel security and environmental protection,

are safe and secure and have high quality standards, both for passenger and freight

transport;

(d)(c) provide appropriate accessibility to all regions of the Union, thereby promoting

social, economic and territorial cohesion and supporting inclusive growth;

(c)(d) promote are supported by the most innovative advanced technological and operational

Article 3

Definitions

For the purpose of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:

[(a) 'project of common interest' means any piece of planned transport infrastructure, of existing

transport infrastructure or any modification of existing transport infrastructure that complies

with the provisions of Chapter II and any measures providing the efficient management and

use of such infrastructure;

(b) 'project of mutual interest' means a project involving both the Union and one or more third

countries which aims to connect the trans-European transport network with the transport

infrastructure networks of those countries to facilitate major transport flows;]

(aa) 'comprehensive network' means the trans-European transport network referred to in

Article 2;

(aaa) 'core network' means those parts of the comprehensive network which are of the highest

strategic importance for the European Union and its Member States;

(c) 'third country' means any neighbouring country and all other countries with which the Union

may cooperate to achieve the objectives pursued by this Regulation;

(d) 'neighbouring country' means [the a country coming under the European Neighbourhood

Policy, including the Strategic Partnership17, the Enlargement Policy, the European Economic

Area or the European Free Trade Association;]18

(e) 'European added value' means, [in relation to a project, the value resulting from Union

intervention which is additional to the value that would otherwise have been created by

Member State action alone;]

(f) 'infrastructure manager' means any body or undertaking that is responsible in particular for

establishing and or maintaining transport infrastructure. This may also include the

management of infrastructure control and safety systems;

(g) `telematic applications intelligent transport systems (ITSTA)' mean systems using

information, communication, navigation and positioning/localization technologies in order to

manage infrastructure, mobility and traffic on the trans-European transport network and to

provide value added services to citizens and operators, including for safe, secure,

environmentally sound and capacity efficient use of the network. They may also include

onboard devices, provided they form an indivisible system with corresponding infrastructure

(gg) `intelligent transport system (ITS)' means [a system as defined in Directive 2010/40/EU of

the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 on the framework for the

deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for

interfaces with other modes of transport19;]

(h) 'air traffic management system' means a system as specified in Regulation (EC) No. 552/2004

of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 on the interoperability of the

European Air Traffic Management network (the interoperability Regulation)20 and in the

European Air Traffic Management (ATM) Master Plan as defined in Council Regulation (EC)

No 219/2007 of 27 February 2007 on the establishment of a Joint Undertaking to develop the

new generation European air traffic management system (SESAR)21;

(i) 'Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information Systems' (VTMIS) means systems deployed to

monitor and manage traffic and maritime transport, using information from Automatic

Identification Systems of Ships (AIS), Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships

(LRIT), coastal radar systems and radio communications as provided in Directive 2002/59/EC

of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 to achieve the purpose of

establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system and repealing

Council Directive 93/75/EEC22;

(j) 'River Information Services (RIS)' means information and communication technologies on

(k) 'e Maritime services' means services using advanced and interoperable information

technologies in the maritime transport sector to facilitate the throughput of cargo and

passenger traffic at sea and in port areas;

(l) 'European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)' means the system defined in

Commission Decision 2006/679/EC of 28 March 200624 and Commission Decision 2006/860

of 7 November 200625 concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to

the control-command and signalling subsystems of the trans-European conventional and high-

speed rail systems;

(m) 'transport mode' means railway, inland waterways, road, maritime or air transport; -

'border crossing point' means [...];

(n) 'multimodal transport' means the carriage of freight or passengers, or both, using two or more

modes of transport;

(o) 'urban node' means an urban area where the transport infrastructure of the trans-European

transport network is connected with other parts of that infrastructure and with the

infrastructure for regional and local traffic;

(p) 'logistic platform' means an area that is directly linked to the transport infrastructure of the

(q) 'freight terminal' means a structure equipped for transhipment between at least two transport

modes and for temporary storage of freight such as ports, inland ports, airports and rail-road

terminals;

(r) 'NUTS region' means a region which as defined in the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for

Statistics. -

Article 4

Objectives of the trans-European transport network

Development of TE -T infrastructure

  • 1. 
    The trans-European transport network shall enable transport services and operations which:

(a) meet the mobility and transport needs of its users within the Union and in the relations

with third countries, thereby contributing to further economic growth and

competitiveness;

(b) are economically efficient, contribute to the objectives of low-carbon and clean

transport, fuel security and environmental protection, are safe and secure and have high

quality standards, both for passenger and freight transport;

  • 2. 
    Further to the objectives set out in Article 2a, In developing the infrastructure of the trans-

European transport network, the following objectives shall be pursued in developing the

infrastructure of the trans-European transport network:

(a) the interconnection and interoperability of national transport networks;

(b) the removal of bottlenecks and the bridging of missing links, both within the transport

infrastructures and at connecting points between these, within Member States' territories

and at border crossing points between them;

(c) the development of all transport modes in a manner consistent with ensuring sustainable

and economically efficient transport in the long term;

(d) optimal integration and interconnection of all transport modes;

(e) the efficient use of infrastructure;

(f) promotion of a broad use of transport with the most carbon neutral effect;

(g) transport infrastructure connections between the trans-European transport network and

transport infrastructure networks of neighbouring countries, and the promotion of their

(j) a transport infrastructure that reflects the specific situations in different parts of the

Union and provides for a balanced coverage of European regions, including outermost

regions and other peripheral ones;

(k) accessibility for elderly people, persons of reduced mobility and for disabled

passengers.

Article 5

Resource efficient network

Planning, developing and operation of Member States and, as appropriate, regional and local

authorities, infrastructure managers, transport operators and other public and private entities shall

plan, develop and operate the trans-European transport network shall be made in a resource

efficient way, through:

(c)(a) development, improvement and maintainance of existing transport infrastructure;

(a)(b) an optimisation of infrastructure integration and interconnection;

(b)(c) the broad deployment of new technologies and ITS TA, where it is economically justified;

(g) adequate consideration of the vulnerability of transport infrastructure with regard to a

changing climate as well as natural and man-made disasters;

(h) promoting contingency plans and programmes for safety and mitigation of road

accidents. -

Article 6

Dual layer trans-European transport network structure

  • 1. 
    The gradual development of the trans-European transport network shall in particular be

achieved by implementing a dual-layer structure for this network, comprising a

comprehensive network and a core network.

  • 2. 
    The comprehensive network shall be made up of all existing and planned transport

infrastructures of the trans-European transport network as well as measures promoting the

efficient use of such infrastructure. It shall be developed in accordance with Chapter II.

  • 3. 
    The core network shall consist of those parts of the comprehensive network which are of the

highest strategic importance for achieving the objectives for the development of the trans-

European transport network. It shall be identified and developed in accordance with

Chapter III.

  • 2. 
    A project of common interest shall:

(a) contribute to the objectives set out in Articles 2a and 4;

(b) comply with Chapter II and, if it concerns the core network, comply in addition with

Chapter III;

(c) have been subject to a socio-economic cost benefit analysis with a positive outcome

resulting in a positive net present value;

(d) demonstrate clear European added value.

  • 3. 
    A project of common interest may encompass its entire cycle, including feasibility studies and

permission procedures, implementation and evaluation.

  • 4. 
    [Member States and other project promoters]26 shall take all necessary measures to ensure that

the projects are carried out in compliance with relevant Union and national rules and

procedures, in particular with Union legislation on the environment, climate protection,

safety, security, competition, state aid, public procurement and public health.

[5. Projects of common interest are eligible for Union financial aid under the instruments

Article 8

Cooperation with third countries

  • 1. 
    The Union may support, including financially, projects of common interest referred to in

Article 7 in order to connect the trans-European transport network with infrastructure

networks of [third countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy, the Enlargement

Policy, the European Economic Area and the European Free Trade Association]28 insofar as

such projects and which seek to:

(a) connect the core network at border crossing points;

(b) ensure the connection between the core network and the transport networks of the third

countries, aiming at enhanced economic growth and competitiveness;

(c) complete the transport infrastructure in third countries which serve as links between

parts of the core network in the Union;

(d) implement traffic management systems in those countries.

Such projects of common interest shall enhance the capacity or utility of networks located in

one or several Member States.

  • 2. 
    The Union may cooperate, in addition to what is set out in paragraph 1, with third

countries to promote other projects, without providing financial support, insofar as such

of mutual interest. These projects shall seek to:

(a) promote the interoperability between the trans-European transport network and

networks of neighbouring third countries;

(b) promote the extension of the trans-European transport network policy into third

countries;

(c) facilitate air transport with third countries, in order to promote efficient and

sustainable economic growth and competitiveness, including the extension of the

Single European Sky and improved air management cooperation in particular by

extending the Single European Sky and air traffic management cooperation;

(d) facilitate maritime transport and promote motorways of the sea with third countries.

  • 3. 
    Projects of mutual interest coming under point (a) and (d) of paragraph 2 shall comply with

the relevant provisions of Chapter II.

[4. Annex III includes indicative maps of the trans-European transport network extended to

  • 6. 
    The Union may cooperate with international and regional organisations and bodies to achieve

any objective pursued by this Article.

  • 7. 

    The provisions of this Article are subject to the relevant procedures on international

agreements as set out in Article 218 TFEU.

CHAPTER II

THE COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK

Article 9

General provisions

  • 1. 
    The comprehensive network shall constitute the basis for the identification of projects of

common interest.

  • 2. 
    The comprehensive network shall:

(a) be as specified in the maps in Annex I to this Regulation;

(b) be further specified through the description of the infrastructure components;

  • 3. 
    Efforts shall be made to complete The Member States shall ensure that the comprehensive

network is completed and fully comply with the relevant provisions of this Chapter by 31

December 2050 at the latest.

Article 10

PrioritiesGeneral considerations

The Union, Member States, infrastructure managers and other project promoters, When developing

the comprehensive network, shall give particular consideration shall be given to measures that are

necessary for:

(e)(a) ensuring appropriate enhanced accessibility for all regions of the Union;

(d)(b) ensuring optimal integration of the transport modes;

(b)(c) bridging missing links and removing bottlenecks, notably in cross-border sections;

(c)(d) removing administrative and technical barriers, in particular to the interoperability of

the network and to competition;

(f)(e) improving or maintaining the quality of infrastructure in terms of efficiency, safety,

(a)(g) implementing and deploying intelligent transport systems, including measures which

enable traffic management, multimodal scheduling and information services,

multimodal tracking and tracing, capacity planning and online reservation and

integrated ticketing services;

(h) ensuring fuel security by allowing promoting the use of alternative and in particular

low or zero carbon energy sources and propulsion systems;

(i) bypassing urban areas for transiting rail and road freight transport.

SECTION 1

RAILWAY TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

Article 11

Maps

Railway lines which form part of the comprehensive network are indicated on the maps in Annex I.

Article 12

Infrastructure components

(b) freight terminals and logistic platforms for the transhipment of goods within the rail

mode and between rail and other transport modes;

(c) stations along the lines indicated in Annex I for the transfer of passengers within the rail

mode and between rail and other transport modes;

(d) associated equipment;

(e) ITS TA.

  • 2. 
    Railway lines shall take one of the following forms:

(a) Railway lines for high speed transport which are:

(i) specially built high-speed lines equipped for speeds equal to or greater than 250

km/h;

(ii) specially upgraded conventional lines equipped for speeds in the order of 200

km/h;

(iii) specially upgraded high-speed lines which have special features as a result of

topographical, relief or town-planning constraints, on which the speed must

be adapted to each case.

Article 13

Transport infrastructure requirements

  • 1. 
    Operators of freight terminals shall ensure that any freight terminal is open to all operators.

Operators of logistic platforms shall offer at least one terminal open to all operators.

Operators of freight terminals and logistic platform shall provide this access in a non-

discriminatory way and apply transparent charges.

1a. Within the sphere of their responsibility, Member States, operators of railways and

infrastructure managers shall ensure that freight terminals are connected with the road

or, where possible, inland waterway infrastructure of the comprehensive network.

  • 2. 
    Operators of passenger stations shall ensure that at such passenger stations access is provided

access to information, ticketing and commercial activities for railway traffic throughout the

comprehensive network and where appropriate information on connection with local and

regional transport, [in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 454/2011 of 5 May

2011 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the subsystem `telematics

applications for passenger services' of the trans-European rail system30.]31

  • 3. 
    Within the sphere of their responsibility, Member States and infrastructure managers shall

ensure that:

(b) [railway infrastructure complies with Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament

and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the

Community32 and its implementing measures in order to achieve the interoperability of

the comprehensive network;

(c) railway infrastructure complies with the requirements of the technical specification for

Interoperability (TSI) adopted pursuant to Article 6 of Directive 2008/57/EC for new

and upgraded lines, except in duly justified cases, where allowed by the relevant TSI or

under the procedure provided for in Article 9 of Directive 2008/57/EC]33. In any case,

as a general rule, the railway infrastructure shall comply with the following

requirements:

(1) nominal track gauge for new railway lines: 1 435 mm34;

(2) electrification, except sidings;

(3) lines which are used by conventional freight trains35: 22,5 t axle load, and 500 750

m train length, if the traffic volume by 2050 exceeds 0,1% of the total annual -

railway freight carried in the Union;

(4) maximum gradients for new lines which are to be used by conventional freight

trains: 12,5 mm/m, except in duly justified cases, related to geographic,

urbanistic or environmental conditions.36

Article 14

Framework for priority infrastructure developmentSpecific considerations

Member States and other project promoters, When promoting projects of common interest and in

addition to the priorities general considerations set out in Article 10, particular consideration shall

be given to the following aspects, having in mind the economic implications:

(a) deploying ERTMS;

-

(aa) migrating to 1435 mm nominal track gauge;

(b) mitigating the impact of noise caused by rail transport;

(c) achieving standards higher than those set out as minimum requirements in the technical

specifications, as described in Article 13;

(d) construction of second track [and removal of bottlenecks].

SECTION 2

INLAND WATERWAYS TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

Article 15

Maps

Inland waterways and inland ports which form part of the comprehensive network are indicated on

the maps in Annex I.

Article 16

Infrastructure components

  • 1. 
    Inland waterways infrastructure shall comprises in particular:

(a) rivers;

(b) canals;

(c) lakes;

(f) port associated equipment which enables, in particular, operating systems which

reduce pollution, energy consumption and carbon intensity and which includes

waste reception facilities, as well as equipment for ice breaking, hydrological

services and dredging;

(g) ITS TA, including RIS;

(h) freight terminals

  • 2. 
    Inland ports shall have an annual freight transhipment volume exceeding 500 000 tonnes. The

total annual freight transhipment volume is based on the latest available three-year average, as

published by Eurostat.

  • 3. 
    Port-associated equipment shall enable in particular propulsion and operating systems which

reduce pollution, energy consumption and carbon intensity. It includes waste reception

facilities.

Article 17

Transport infrastructure requirements

  • 1. 
    Within the sphere of their responsibility, Member States, port operators and infrastructure

managers shall ensure that, subject to a economic cost-benefit analysis with a positive

outcome [inland ports shall be are connected with the road or rail infrastructure of the

  • 3. 
    Within the sphere of their responsibility, Member States and infrastructure managers shall

ensure that:

(a) rivers, canals and lakes comply with the minimum requirements for class III IV

waterways as laid down in the European Agreement on Main Inland Waterways of

International Importance (AGN) on the new classification of inland waterways38 and

ensure continuous bridge clearance.

(b) rivers, canals and lakes are equipped with RIS, where appropriate.

Article 18

Framework for priority infrastructure developmentSpecific considerations

Member States and other project promoters, wWhen promoting projects of common interest and in

addition to the priorities general considerations set out in Article 10, shall give particular

consideration shall be given to the following aspects, having in mind the economic implications:

(a) for existing inland waterways: implementing measures necessary to reach the standards of the

inland waterways class VIII;

(b) where appropriate, achieving higher standards than inland waterways class IIIV, to meet

SECTION 3

ROAD TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

Article 19

Maps

Roads which form part of the comprehensive network are indicated on the maps in Annex I.

Article 20

Infrastructure components

  • 1. 
    Road transport infrastructure shall comprises in particular:

(a) high quality roads, including

(i) bridges;

(ii) tunnels;

(iii) junctions;

(iv) crossings;

(v) interchanges;

(b) parking areas;

(c) associated equipment;

(d) ITS;

-

[(e) freight terminals and logistic platforms;

(f) bus stations. ]

(a) A motorway is a road specially designed and built for motor traffic, which does not

serve properties bordering on it, and which:

(i) is provided, except at special points or temporarily, with separate carriageways for

the two directions of traffic, separated from each other by a dividing strip not

intended for traffic, or, [exceptionally]39 by other means;

(ii) does not cross at grade level with any road, railway or tramway track, bicycle

path or footpath; and

(iii) is especially sign-posted as a motorway.

(b) An express road is a road reserved for motor traffic accessible from interchanges or

controlled junctions only and which:

(i) prohibits stopping and parking [on the running carriageway]; and

(ii) does not cross at grade level with any railway or tramway track, bicycle path or

footpath.

(c) A conventional strategic road is a a road which is not a motorway or express road,

  • 4. 
    Equipment associated with roads may shall include in particular equipment for traffic

management, information and route guidance, for the levying of user charges, for safety, for

reducing negative environmental effects, for refuelling or recharging of vehicles with

alternative propulsion drives, and for secure parking areas for commercial vehicles.

Article 21

Transport infrastructure requirements

Within the sphere of their responsibility, Member States and infrastructure managers shall ensure

that:

(a) Roads correspond to the provisions of Article 20(3).

[(b) The safety of road transport infrastructure is assured, monitored and, when necessary,

improved according to the procedure provided for by Directive 2008/96/EC of the European

Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on road infrastructure safety

management40.

(c) Road tunnels with length of over 500 m comply with Directive 2004/54/EC of the European

Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on minimum safety requirements for tunnels

in the trans-European road network41.

(e) Any intelligent transport system deployed by a public authority on of the road transport

infrastructure complies ing with Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the

Council of 7 July 2010 on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems

in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport44 and is

deployed in a manner consistent with delegated acts adopted under this Directive.]45

Article 22

Framework for priority infrastructure developmentSpecific considerations

Member States and other project promoters, When promoting projects of common interest and in

addition to the priorities general considerations set out in Article 10, shall give particular

consideration shall be given to the following aspects, having in mind the economic implications:

(a) use of ITS, in particular multi-modal information and traffic management and to enable

integrated communication and payment systems;

(b) introduction of new technologies and innovation for promoting low carbon transport;

(c) provision of sufficient secure parking areas space for commercial users with an

appropriate level of safety and security;

(d) promotion of road safety;

SECTION 4

MARITIME TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE -

Article 23

Maps

Maritime ports which form part of the comprehensive network are indicated on the maps in

Annex I.

Article 24

Infrastructure components

  • 1. 
    Maritime transport infrastructure shall comprises in particular:

(a) maritime space;

(b) sea canals;

(c) maritime ports, including the infrastructure necessary for transport operations within the

port area;

(d) navigational aids;

(e) port approaches and fairways;

(f) motorways of the sea;

(g) associated equipment;

(b) The total annual cargo volume either for bulk or for non-bulk cargo handling

exceeds 0,1% of the corresponding total annual cargo volume handled in all maritime

ports of the Union. The reference amount for this total volume is the latest available

three-year average, based on the statistics published by Eurostat.

(c) The maritime port is located on an island and provides the sole point of access to a

NUTS 3 region in the comprehensive network.

(d) The maritime port is located in an outermost region or a peripheral area, outside a radius

of 200 km from the nearest other port in the comprehensive network .

  • 3. 
    Equipment associated with maritime transport infrastructure shall include in particular

equipment for ice breaking, hydrological surveys, and dredging and maintenance of the port

and port approaches.

Article 25

Motorways of the sea

  • 1. 
    Motorways of the sea represent the maritime dimension of the trans-European

transport network. They shall consist of short-sea routes, ports, associated maritime

infrastructure and equipment, and facilities enabling short-sea shipping or sea-river services

(c) infrastructure for direct land and sea access.

  • 2. 
    Projects of common interest for motorways of the sea in the trans-European transport network

shall be proposed by at least two Member States. They shall take one of the following forms:

(a) [be the maritime component of a core network corridor as defined in Article 49, or

constitute the maritime component between two core network corridors;]46

(b) constitute a maritime link and its hinterland connections within the core network

between two or more core network ports;

(c) constitute a maritime link and its hinterland connections between a core network port

and ports of the comprehensive network, with a special focus on the hinterland

connections of the core and comprehensive network ports.

  • 3. 
    Projects of common interest for motorways of the sea in the trans-European transport network

may also include activities that have wider benefits and are not linked to specific ports, such

as activities for improving environmental performance, making available facilities for ice-

breaking, activities ensuring year-round navigability, dredging operations, alternative fuelling

facilities, as well as the optimisation of processes, procedures and the human element, ICT

platforms and information systems, including traffic management and electronic reporting

systems.

Article 26

Transport infrastructure requirements

  • 1. 
    Within the sphere of their responsibility, Member States, port operators and infrastructure

managers shall ensure that:

(a) Maritime ports are connected with railway lines, roads and, where possible, inland

waterways of the comprehensive network, except in Malta and Cyprus for as long as no

railway system is established within their territory.

(b) Any maritime port that serves freight traffic offers at least one multipurpose terminal

open to all users operators in a non-discriminatory way and apply transparent charges.

(c) Sea canals, port fairways and estuaries connect two seas, or provide access from the sea

to maritime ports and correspond at least to inland waterway class III VI.

  • 2. 
    Port operators Member States shall ensure that ports include equipment necessary to ensure

the year-round navigability and assist the environmental performance of ships in ports, in

particular reception facilities for ship generated waste and cargo residues [in accordance with

Directive 2000/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2000

on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues47.]48

Article 27

Framework for priority infrastructure developmentSpecific considerations

1. Member States shall guarantee unrestricted sea access to ports through the port

approaches and fairways and shall ensure that there are no physical barriers restricting

vessel navigation upon entering a port.

2. Member States and other project promoters, When promoting projects of common interest and

in addition to the priorities general considerations set out in Article 10, shall give particular

consideration shall be given to the following aspects, having in mind the economic

implications:

(a) promoting motorways of the sea including and short sea shipping;

(b) interconnection of maritime ports with inland waterways;

(c) implementation of VTMIS and e Maritime services.

SECTION 5

AIR TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

Article 28

Maps

Airports which form part of the comprehensive network are indicated on the maps in Annex I.

Article 29

Infrastructure components

  • 1. 
    Air transport infrastructure shall comprises in particular:

(a) air space, routes and airways;

(b) airports;

(c) associated equipment;

(d) ITS air navigation systems, including SESAR.

  • 2. 
    Airports shall comply with one of the following criteria:

(a) For passenger airports:

(b) For cargo airports the total annual cargo volume is at least 0,2 % of the total annual

cargo volume of all airports of the Union. The total annual cargo volume is based on the

latest available three-year average, as published by Eurostat.

Article 30

Transport infrastructure requirements

  • 1. 
    Within the sphere of their responsibility, Member States and airport operators shall ensure

that any airport [that serves freight traffic] offers at least one terminal open to all operators

in a non-discriminatory way and apply transparent charges.

  • 2. 
    Within the sphere of their responsibility, Member States, airport operators, air navigation

services providers and air carriers shall ensure that common basic standards for safeguarding

civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference, as adopted by the Union [in accordance

with Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11

March 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security and repealing Regulation

(EC) No 2320/200249, apply to the air transport infrastructure of the comprehensive

network.]50

  • 3. 
    Within the sphere of their responsibility, Member States, airport operators, air navigation

services providers and air carriers shall ensure that infrastructure for air traffic management

enables the implementation of the Single European Sky, [in accordance with Regulation (EC)

No 549/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 laying down

the framework for the creation of the single European sky (the framework Regulation)51,

Regulation (EC) No 550/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March

2004 on the provision of air navigation services in the single European sky (the service

provision Regulation)52, Regulation (EC) No 551/2004 of the European Parliament and of the

Council of 10 March 2004 on the organisation and use of the airspace in the single European

sky (the airspace Regulation)53 and Regulation (EC) No 552/2004 of the European Parliament

and of the Council of 10 March 2004 on the interoperability of the European Air Traffic

Management network (the interoperability Regulation)54 and of air transport operations in

order to improve the performance and sustainability of the European aviation system, of

implementing rules and of Union specifications.]55

Article 31

Framework for priority infrastructure developmentSpecific considerations

Member States and other project promoters, When promoting projects of common interest and in

addition to the priorities general considerations set out in Article 10, shall give particular

consideration shall be given to the following aspects, having in mind the economic implications:

(c) support the implementation of the Single European Sky and of air traffic management

systems, in particular those deploying SESAR;

(d) improve the multimodal interconnections of the airports with infrastructure of other

transport modes.

SECTION 6

INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT

Article 32

Maps

Freight terminals and logistic platforms which form part of the comprehensive network are

indicated on the maps in Annex I.

Article 33

Infrastructure components

Freight terminals or logistic platforms shall comply with at least one of the following criteria:

(a) its total transhipment of freight exceeds the quantitative threshold for maritime ports set in

Article 34

Transport infrastructure requirements

  • 1. 
    Within the sphere of their responsibility, Member States, operators of freight terminals, ports

and airports, and infrastructure managers shall ensure, in a non-discriminatory way, that:

(a) transport modes are connected in any of the following places: freight terminals,

passenger stations, inland ports, airports, maritime ports, in order to allow multimodal

transport of freight and passengers.

(b) Without prejudice to the applicable provisions laid down in Union and national law,

freight terminals and logistic platforms, inland and maritime ports as well as airports

handling cargo are equipped for the provision of information flows within this

infrastructure and between the transport modes along the logistic chain. Such systems

shall in particular enable [real time information on available infrastructure capacity,

traffic flows and positioning, tracking and tracing, and ensure safety and security

throughout multi-modal journeys].

(c) Without prejudice to the applicable provisions laid down in Union and national law,

continuous passenger traffic across the comprehensive network shall be facilitated

through appropriate equipment and the availability of ITS in railway stations, bus

stations, airports and where relevant maritime and inland waterway ports.

Article 35

Framework for priority infrastructure developmentSpecific considerations

Member States and other project promoters, When promoting projects of common interest and in

addition to the priorities general considerations set out in Article 10, shall give particular

consideration shall be given to the following aspects, having in mind the economic implications:

(a) providing for effective interconnection and integration of the infrastructure of the

comprehensive network, including through access infrastructure where necessary and through

freight terminals and logistic platforms;

(b) removing the main technical and administrative barriers to multimodal transport;

(c) developing a smooth flow of information between the transport modes and enabling the

provision of multimodal and single-mode services across the trans-European transport system

including the related communication, payment, ticketing and commercialisation services.

SECTION 7

COMMON PROVISIONS

Article 36

Urban nodes

(c) adequate connection between different railway stations or airports of the comprehensive

network within an urban node;

(d) seamless connection between the infrastructure of the comprehensive network and the

infrastructure for regional and local traffic, including logistic consolidation and distribution

centres;

(e) bypassing of urban areas for road transport to facilitate long-distance traffic flows on the

comprehensive network;

(f) bypassing of urban areas for transiting rail and road freight transport;

(g) promotion of efficient low-noise and low-carbon urban freight delivery.

Article 37

Telematic ApplicationsITS

It shall be ensured that:

  • 1. 
    ITS TA shall enable traffic management and the exchange of information within and between

transport modes for multi-modal transport operations and value added transport-related

services, improving safety, security and environmental performance.

  • 3. 
    ITS TA, associated with transport modes, shall include in particular include:
  • - 
    for railways: ERTMS, except for the lines the track gauge of which is different and

detached from that of the main rail lines in the European Union;

  • - 
    for inland waterways: River Information Services and e-Maritime services;
  • - 
    for road transport: ITS in accordance with Directive 2010/40/EU;
  • - 
    for maritime transport: VTMIS and e-Maritime services;
  • - 
    for air transport: air traffic management systems, in particular those resulting from

SESAR.

Article 38

Sustainable Freight transport services

[The Union], Member States and other project promoters shall pay particular attention to projects of

common interest which both provide efficient freight transport services that use the infrastructure

of the comprehensive network as well as and contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions

which These projects shall in particular aim to:

(a) improve sustainable use of transport infrastructure, including its efficient management;

(b) promote the deployment of innovative transport services new combinations of proven existing

(e) analyse, provide information on and monitor markets, fleet characteristics and performance,

administrative requirements and human resources.

Article 39

ew technologies and innovation

In order for the comprehensive network to shall keep up with state-of-the-art innovative

technological developments and deployments, the They shall in particular aim shall be in

particular to:

(a) enable the decarbonisation of transport through transition to innovative transport

technologies;

(b) enable the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency as well as

the introduction of alternative propulsion systems and the provision of corresponding

infrastructure. Such infrastructure may include grids and other facilities necessary for the

energy supply, take account of the infrastructure vehicle interface and encompass intelligent

transport systems;

(c) improve the safety and sustainability of the transport movement of persons and goods;

(d) improve the operation, accessibility, interoperability, multimodality and efficiency of the

(g) improve resilience to climate change;

(h) further advance the development and deployment of intelligent transport systems within and

between modes of transport.

Article 40

Safe and secure infrastructure

Member States and other project promoters shall give due consideration to ensure that transport

infrastructure provides for a high degree of safety and security for passenger and freight

movements.

Article 41

Climate change proven infrastructure and disaster resilience

During infrastructure planning, Member States and other project promoters shall give due

consideration to the risk assessments and adaptation measures adequately improving the resilience

to climate change, in particular in relation to precipitation, floods, storms, high temperature and heat

waves, droughts, sea level rise and coastal surges, in compliance with any requirement which may

be set out in relevant Union legislation.

[Article 42]

Environmental protection 56

Member States and other project promoters shall carry out environmental assessment of plans and

projects in particular as provided in Council Directives 85/337/EEC of 27 June 1985 on the

assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment57 and 92/43/EEC

of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora58, and Directives

of the European Parliament and of the Council: 2000/60/EC of 23 October 2000 establishing a

framework for Community action in the field of water policy59, 2001/42/EC of 27 June 2001 on the

assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment60, and 2009/147/EC

of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds61 in order to avoid or, when not possible,

mitigate or compensate for negative impacts on the environment, such as to landscape

fragmentation, soil sealing, air and water pollution as well as noise, and to effectively protect

biodiversity.

Article 43

Accessibility for all users 62

Transport infrastructure shall allow seamless mobility and accessibility for all users, in particular

elderly people, persons of reduced mobility and disabled passengers.

CHAPTER III

THE CORE NETWORK

Article 44

Identification of the core network

  • 1. 
    The core network, as set out in Annex I, shall consist of those parts of the comprehensive

network which are of the highest strategic importance for achieving the objectives of the

trans-European transport network policy and shall reflect evolving traffic demand and the

need for multi-modal transport. The core network shall in particular contribute to coping

with increasing mobility and ensuring a high safety standard and as well as contributing

to the development of a low-carbon transport system.

  • 2. 
    The core network shall be interconnected in nodes and provide for connections between

Member States and with neighbouring countries' transport infrastructure networks.

  • 3. 
    The transport infrastructures constituting the core network are indicated in the corresponding

maps of the comprehensive network in Annex I. Without prejudice to Article 47(2) and (3),

the core network shall be completed and shall comply with the provisions of this

Chapter by 31 December 2030 at the latest.

Article 45

Infrastructure requirements

  • 1. 
    The core network shall reflect evolving traffic demand and the need for multi-modal

transport. State-of-the-art Innovative technologies and regulatory and governance measures

for managing the infrastructure use shall be taken into account in order to ensure resource-

efficient use of transport infrastructure and to provide for sufficient capacity.

  • 2. 
    The infrastructure of the core network shall meet all the requirements set out in Chapter II

without exception. In addition, the following requirements shall also be met by the

infrastructure of the core network:

(a) for railway transport infrastructure:

  • - 
    full electrification of the railway lines;
  • - 
    lines with regular freight traffic: at least 22.5 t axle load, 100 km/h line speed and

750 600m train length

(b) for inland waterway and maritime transport infrastructure:

  • - 
    demand-based availability of [alternative clean fuels];

(d) for air transport infrastructure:

  • - 
    capacity to make available alternative clean fuels.

Article 46

Development of the core network

  • 1. 
    The transport infrastructure included in the core network shall be developed in accordance

with the corresponding provisions of Chapter II.

  • 2. 
    Projects of common interest contributing to the completion of the core network shall be

implemented as a priority.

  • 3. 
    Without prejudice to Article 47(2) and (3), the Member States shall ensure the core network is

completed and complies with the provisions of this Chapter by 31 December 2030 at the

latest.

Article 47

odes of the core network

  • 1. 
    The nodes of the core network are set out in Annex II and include:
  • 3. 
    The main airports indicated in Part 1b of Annex II shall be connected with the railway and

road transport infrastructure of the trans-European transport network by 31 December 2050 at

the latest. Taking into account potential traffic demand, such airports shall, except in the case

of Member States with no rail system established within their territory, be integrated into

the high speed rail network wherever possible.

CHAPTER IV

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CORE NETWORK THROUGH [CORE NETWORK

CORRIDORS]63 -

Article 48

General purpose of core network corridors

  • 1. 
    Core network corridors are an instrument to facilitate the coordinated implementation of the

core network. Core network corridors shall be based on modal integration, interoperability, as

well as on a coordinated development and management of infrastructure, in order to lead to

resource-efficient multimodal transport.

  • 2. 
    Core network corridors shall provide for a coordinated approach with regard to infrastructure

use and investments, so as to manage capacities in the most efficient way. Multimodal

infrastructure within core network corridors shall be built and coordinated, wherever needed,

in a way that optimises the use of each transport mode and their cooperation. The core

Article 49

Definition of core network corridors

  • 1. 
    Core network corridors consist of parts of the core network. They shall involve at least three

transport modes and cross at least three Member States. They cover the most important cross-

border long-distance flows in the core network and are intended in particular to improve

cross-border links.

  • 2. 
    In duly justified cases the core network corridor may involve only two transport modes.
  • 3. 
    Core network corridors shall may also include maritime ports and its accesses, except in duly

justified cases.

Article 50

List of core network corridors

  • 1. 
    Each Member State shall participate in at least one core network corridor.
  • 2. 
    The list of core network corridors agreed by the Member States is set out in Annex I X to

this Regulation (EU) No XXX/2012 of ... [Connecting Europe Facility].

  • 2. 
    The European Coordinator shall be chosen, in particular, on the basis of his/her experience of

European institutions and knowledge of issues relating to the financing and the socio-

economic and environmental evaluation of major projects.

  • 3. 
    The Commission decision designating the European Coordinator shall specify how the tasks

referred to in paragraph 5 are to be performed.

  • 4. 
    The European Coordinator shall act in the name and on behalf of the Commission. The remit

of the European Coordinator shall relate to a single core network corridor. The European

Coordinator shall draw up together with the Member States concerned a work plan the

activities to be fulfilled.

  • 5. 
    The European Coordinator shall:

(a) support lead the coordinated implementation of the core network corridor in order to

enable respect of the timeline set in the implementing decision for the individual core

network corridor;

(b) report to the Member States, to the Commission and, as appropriate, to all other entities

directly involved in the development of the core network corridor on any difficulties

encountered and contribute to finding appropriate solutions;

(d) consult, in cooperation with the Member States concerned, in particular regional and

local authorities, infrastructure managers, transport operators, transport users and, as

appropriate, other public and private entities, with a view to gaining a fuller knowledge

of the examine the demand for transport services, the possibilities of investment

funding and financing and steps to be undertaken and the conditions to be met in order

to facilitate access to such funding or financing and give appropriate

recommendations.

  • 6. 
    The Member States concerned shall cooperate with the European Coordinator and give the

Coordinator the information required to perform the tasks referred to in paragraph 5.

  • 7. 
    Without prejudice to the applicable procedures laid down in Union and national law, the

Commission may request the opinion of the European Coordinator when examining

applications for Union funding for core network corridors for which the European

Coordinator is entrusted with responsible.

Article 52

Governance of core network corridors

  • 1. 
    For each core network corridor, the relevant European Coordinator Member States

concerned shall, annually or in case of urgency, convene establish a corridor platform

  • 2. 
    The corridor platform shall be composed of the representatives of the Member States

concerned and, as appropriate, other public and private entities. In any case, the relevant

infrastructure managers as defined in Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and

of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the

levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure64 shall participate in the corridor

platform.

  • 3. 
    The European Coordinator shall chair the corridor platform.
  • 4. 
    The corridor platform may be established as a permanent legal entity, such as a European

Economic Interest Group.

  • 5. 
    The establishment of corridor platforms is without prejudice to the principle that the

beneficiary of Union financial support has the final responsibility for the implementation of

the projects.

Article 53

Corridor development Work plan

  • 1. 

    The European Coordinator shall submit for the Member States' approval a draft work

plan concerning the activities to be fulfilled. This plan shall be notified by the European

(a) a description of the characteristics of the core network corridor, including bottlenecks;

(b) the objectives for the core network corridor in particular in terms of performance

expressed as the quality of the service, its capacity and its compliance with the

requirements set out in Chapter II;

(c) the programme of measures necessary for developing the core network corridor;

(d) a multimodal transport market study;

(e) an implementation plan including:

  • - 
    a deployment plan relating to interoperable traffic management systems on multi-

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modal freight corridors without prejudice to the applicable Union legislation;

  • - 
    a plan for the removal of physical, technical, operational and administrative

barriers between and within transport modes and for the enhancement of efficient

multimodal transport and services;

  • - 
    measures to improve the administrative and technical capacity to conceive, plan,

design, procure, implement and monitor projects of common interest;

  • - 
    risk assessment, including the possible impacts of climate change on the

infrastructure and where appropriate proposed measures to enhance climate

resilience;

  • - 
    measures to be taken in order to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions;

(f) an investment plan, to be updated regularly, including:

  • - 
    the list of projects for the extension, renewal or redeployment of transport

infrastructure referred to in Article 2(2) for each of the transport modes involved

in the core network corridor;

  • - 
    the related financial plan, with the various sources envisaged for funding and

financing, at international, national, regional, local and Union level, including,

whenever possible, earmarked cross-financing systems as well as private capital,

together with the amount of commitments already made and, where applicable,

reference to the contribution of the Union envisaged under the Union's financial

programmes.

  • 2. 
    Based on the corridor development work plan provided by the European Coordinator

Member States concerned, the Commission shall deliver its opinion on possible project

(b) define all measures aimed at reducing external costs, in particular greenhouse gas

emissions and noise, and aimed at promoting the introduction of new technologies in

traffic and capacity management;

(c) provide for other measures which are necessary for the implementation of the corridor

development work plan and for the efficient use of the core network corridor

infrastructure.

Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination advisory

procedure referred to in Article 55(2).

CHAPTER V

COMMON PROVISIONS

Article 54

Updating and reporting

1. The infrastructure manager Member States shall transmit to the Commission the annual

data shall inform continuously through the interactive geographical and technical information

system for the trans-European transport network (TENtec), about the progress made in

implementing projects of common interest and the investments made for this purpose.

  • 2. 
    Every two years starting from the entry into force of this Regulation and after consultation of

the Committee referred to in Article 55 54, the Commission shall publish a progress report on

the its implementation of the guidelines, which shall be submitted to the European Parliament,

the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the

Regions.

  • 3. 
    [Subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 TFEU,]65 the Commission shall be

empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 56 concerning the adaptation of

Annexes I,[ II] and III to take account of possible changes resulting from the quantitative

thresholds laid down in Articles 16, 24, 29 and 33. When adapting the Annexes, the

Commission shall:

(a) include logistic platforms, freight terminals, inland ports, maritime ports and airports in

the comprehensive network, if it is demonstrated that the latest two-year average of their

traffic volume exceeds the relevant threshold;

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(aa) include nodes, one in every NUTS II islands;

[(b) exclude logistic platforms, freight terminals, inland ports, maritime ports and airports

from the comprehensive network, if it is demonstrated that the average of their traffic

volume over the last six years is below the relevant threshold;]

(c) adjust the maps for road, railway and inland waterway infrastructure so as to reflect

progress in completing the network. In adjusting those maps, the Commission shall not

admit any adjustment in route alignment beyond that which is allowed by the relevant

project authorization procedure.

The adaptations under points (a) and (b) shall be based on the latest available statistics

published by Eurostat. The adaptations under point (c) shall be based on the

information provided by the Member State concerned, according to Article 54(1).

  • 4. 
    Projects of common interest concerning infrastructure which is newly included through a

delegated act in the trans-European transport network shall be eligible for the purposes of

Article 7(5) as of the date of entry into force of the that delegated acts pursuant to paragraph

3.

Projects of common interest concerning infrastructure which have been excluded from the

trans-European transport network shall not be eligible anymore as of the date of entry into

force of the delegated acts pursuant to paragraph 3. The end of eligibility shall not affect

financing or grant decisions taken by the Commission before this date.

Article 55

Committee

Article 56

Exercise of delegation

  • 1. 
    The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions

laid down in this Article.

  • 2. 
    The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 54(3) shall be conferred on the

Commission [for an unlimited a five year period from [date of entry into force of the

Regulation]].

  • 3. 
    The delegation of powers referred to in the Article 54(3) may be revoked at any time by the

European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the

delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the

publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date

specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.

  • 4. 
    As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the

European Parliament and to the Council.

  • 5. 
    A delegated act adopted pursuant to the Article 54(3) shall enter into force only if no

objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a

Article 57

Review

By 31 December 2023 at the latest, the Commission shall carry out a review of the implementation

of the core network, evaluating compliance with the provisions laid down in this Regulation and the

progress in implementation.

Article 58

Single Contact Authority

Member States may appoint a Single Contact Authority for facilitating and co-ordinating the

permitting process for projects of common interest, in particular cross-border projects, in

accordance with the relevant Union acquis.

Article 59

Delay in completion of the core network

  • 1. 
    In the event of a [significant delay]66 in starting or completing work on the core network, the

Commission shall request the Member States concerned to provide the reasons for the delay.

Such reasons shall be provided by the Member States within three months. On the basis of

the reply given, the Commission shall consult the Member States concerned in order to

Article 60

Compatibility with Union law and Union policies

Actions taken under this Regulation shall take into account any relevant Union policies, in

particular those relating to competition, market access, the protection of the environment, health,

sustainable development, and public procurement.

Article 61

Promotion and evaluation

The Commission shall promote and evaluate the advancement of the trans-European transport

network policy and its overall implementation.

Article 62

Repeal

Decision No 661/2010/EU is repealed.

For all financing decisions based on Regulation (EC) No 680/200767, Decision No 611/2010/EU

shall continue to apply.

Article 63

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the

Official Journal of the European Union . It shall apply subject to the provisions in Article 9(3),

44(3) and 47(2) and (3). 68

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels,

For the European Parliament For the Council

The President The President

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