Changes from report parliamentary committee draft to plenary report

AddedArticle 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i: (i) improving the accessibility and connectivity of all regions of the Union, including outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas;

AddedArticle 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i a (new): (ia) increased access to the transport infrastructure for SMEs;

AddedArticle 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vii a (new): (viia) increased connections and sustainable, high quality transport solutions for businesses and SMEs in isolated and peripheral centres of production.

AddedArticle 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – introductory part: (d) increasing the benefits for all its users through:

AddedArticle 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point ii a (new): (iia) ensuring seamless travel experience for users, including extensive protection of passenger rights and price transparency;

AddedArticle 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point ii b (new): (iib) creating opportunities and greater economic benefits to businesses and SMEs, including improving their access to high-quality, intermodal, fast and sustainable freight transport to enable connections between peripheral and isolated centres of production with densely populated areas of high commercial value;

AddedArticle 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point v a (new): (va) ensuring that the strategic infrastructures can be used for civilian and military purposes;

AddedArticle 4 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2a. Free access without discrimination, as well as fair competition, shall be ensured by Member States and all public and private entities involved in the development of the trans-European transport network. This shall be achieved in accordance with Union transparency policy decisions.

AddedArticle 5 – paragraph 1 – point b: (b) the optimisation of infrastructure integration and interconnection between urban nodes, bigger cities and peripheral areas;

AddedArticle 5 – paragraph 1 – point c: (c) the deployment of alternative fuels recharging and refuelling infrastructure easily accessible to users;

AddedArticle 5 – paragraph 1 – point f: (f) the taking into account of possible synergies with other networks, including active modes networks, and in particular the trans-European energy or telecommunication networks;

AddedArticle 6 – paragraph 2: 2. The comprehensive network shall consist of all existing and planned transport infrastructures of the trans-European transport network as well as measures promoting the efficient and socially and environmentally sustainable use of such infrastructure provided for in Article 5(1).

AddedArticle 8 – paragraph 5: 5. The Commission may require Member States by means of an implementing act to establish a single entity for the construction and management of cross-border infrastructure projects of common interest and to adopt the relevant specific measures. If such a single entity is established, it should comply with relevant Union law and national law concerning accessibility. The relevant European Coordinator shall have the status of observer in the management or supervisory board, or in both, of that single entity. By virtue of such status, the relevant European Coordinator may propose to the interested Member States and to the European Commission measures that aim to strenghten cooperation or may propose that they adopt some specific decisions establishing services of general economic interest.

AddedArticle 12 – paragraph 1 – point c: (c) ensuring optimal integration of the transport modes and interoperability between transport modes across urban and densely populated areas, areas of economic interest and peripheral, coastal and remote areas;

AddedArticle 12 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new): (ca) fostering the ability of all kinds of transport users, including persons with disabilities or reduced mobility and other people in situations of vulnerability, to access the network;

AddedArticle 12 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new): (cb) ensuring easy and digitalised access to freight transport and shipping services, other than the use of intermodal terminals and facilities, by hauliers and all businesses and SMEs, in order to promote the use by shippers of sustainable multimodal freight services;

AddedArticle 12 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new): (ia) seeking synergies across all modes of transport, including active modes, and removing barriers to active mobility when infrastructure is being upgraded;

AddedArticle 13 – paragraph 1 – point b: (b) the development of a high performance rail passenger network, fully interoperable and at high speed, connecting urban nodes, as well as capital and major cities, across the Union;

AddedArticle 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part: (a) railway lines, both high speed and conventional, including:

AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new): (ea) allows for a sufficient number of safe crossing points for active modes to avoid disproportionate disruption to active mobility, without hampering the quality of the service, especially for high-speed trains;

AddedArticle 15 – paragraph 3 – point b: (b) at the request of a Member State, only in duly justified cases, other exemptions may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts in respect of the requirements referred to in paragraph 2. Any request for exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis that takes into account the need to preserve services which are vital for businesses and SMEs in urban and industrial areas of high economic importance and an assessment of the impact on interoperability and accessibility. An exemption shall comply with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council58, be coordinated and agreed with the neighbouring Member State(s) where applicable.

AddedArticle 16 – paragraph 2 – point c – subparagraph 2: When constructing or upgrading a passenger line of the extended core network or sections thereof, Member States shall, where applicable, perform a study to analyse the feasibility and economic relevance of higher speeds, and build or upgrade the line to such higher speed where its feasibility and economic relevance are demonstrated. The study shall also take into account the potential impact on passengers during the constructing or upgrading phase.

AddedArticle 16 – paragraph 5 – point b: (b) at the request of a Member State, only in duly justified cases, other exemptions may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts in respect of the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 to 4. Any exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis that takes into account the need to preserve services which are vital for businesses and SMEs in urban and industrial areas of high economic importance and an assessment of the impact on interoperability and accessibility. An exemption shall comply with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/797, be coordinated and agreed with the neighbouring Member State(s) where applicable.

AddedArticle 17 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) ERTMS is equipped, while ensuring a synchronised and harmonised ERTMS deployment, trackside and on board of trains;

AddedArticle 19 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) where relevant, mitigating the impact of noise and vibration caused by rail transport, in particular through measures for rolling stock and for infrastructure, including noise protection barriers;

AddedArticle 19 – paragraph 1 – point f: (f) when building or upgrading railway infrastructure, ensure the continuity and accessibility of pedestrian as well as cycling connections and seek synergies with these connections in order to promote the active modes of transport;

AddedArticle 19 – paragraph 1 – point g: (g) where relevant, developing innovative alternative fuels technologies for railways, such as hydrogen for sections that are exempted from the electrification requirement.

AddedArticle 19 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new): (ga) possible synergies with other modes of transport, including active modes, for the integration of other infrastructures alongside rail lines, or within bridges and tunnels.

AddedArticle 21 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2a. Member States shall, where possible and where proportionate, allow for a sufficient number of safe crossing points for active modes to avoid disproportionate disruption to active mobility.

AddedArticle 23 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new): (ea) possible synergies with other modes of transport, including active modes, for the integration of other infrastructures alongside inland waterways or within bridges.

AddedArticle 24 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new): (k a) dual use infrastructure utilised for civilian and military purposes.

AddedArticle 27 – paragraph 1 – point e: (e) improve the resilience of the logistic chains and international maritime trade and security of the energy supply, including in relation to climate adaptation;

AddedArticle 28 – paragraph 1 – point a – point x a (new): (xa) infrastructure for active modes such as pedestrian and cycle tracks, bridges or tunnels, including alternative routes for active modes.

AddedArticle 29 – paragraph 2 – point b: (b) rest areas are available at a maximum distance of 60 km from each other, providing sufficient parking space, relevant safety and security equipment, and appropriate facilities, including sanitary facilities, that meet the needs of a diverse workforce;

AddedArticle 29 – paragraph 2 – point c: (c) safe and secure parking areas are available at a maximum distance of 100 km from each other, or in duly justified cases and on the basis of traffic volume density, market demand or other relevant factors, Member States may request an exemption from the Commission in order to allow greater distances between safe and secure parking areas. Such parking areas shall provide a sufficient parking space for commercial vehicles and complying with the requirements set out in Article 8(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2020/105469 ;

AddedArticle 29 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new): (da) allows for a sufficient number of safe crossing points for active modes to avoid disproportionate disruption to active mobility;

AddedArticle 31 – paragraph 1 – point d: (d) when building or upgrading road infrastructure, ensure the road infrastructure is not obstructing the continuity and accessibility of pedestrian and cycling connections and seek synergies with these connections in order to promote the active modes of transport.

AddedArticle 31 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new): (da) possible synergies with other modes of transport, including active modes, for the integration of other infrastructures alongside roads or within bridges and tunnels.

AddedArticle 31 – paragraph 1 a (new): 1a. By 31 December 2025, the Commission shall conduct a feasibility study on the potential use of European Modular System vehicles on the road infrastructure for the TEN-T core network.

AddedArticle 34 – paragraph 1 – point d: (d) improving multimodal interconnections between airports and infrastructure of other transport modes, and between airports and urban nodes where appropriate, including through urban air-mobility solutions;

AddedArticle 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i: (i) adoption and publication of a sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) in line with Annex V that includes notably measures to integrate the different modes of transport, to promote efficient zero-emission mobility including sustainable and zero-emission urban logistics, to reduce air and noise pollution and that takes long-distance trans-European transport flows into consideration;

AddedArticle 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii: (ii) collection and submission to the Commission and publication in accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a of urban mobility data per urban node covering at minimum greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and access to mobility service, as well as data on air and noise pollution. Thereafter these data shall be submitted and published every year; / 1a Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on open data and the re-use of public sector information (OJ L 172? 26.6.2019, p. 56-83).

AddedArticle 40 – paragraph 1 – point d: (d) by 31 December 2040: the development of at least one multimodal freight terminal allowing for sufficient transhipment capacity within or in the vicinity of the urban node, with the possibility for one terminal to serve more than one urban node, if capacity allows.

AddedArticle 40 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new): (da) compliance with the adopted sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs).

AddedChapter IV – title: PROVISIONS FOR SMART, ACCESSIBLE AND RESILIENT TRANSPORT

AddedArticle 44 – paragraph 1 – point d: (d) improve the safety and sustainability of the movement of persons, services and of the transport of goods;

AddedArticle 44 – paragraph 1 – point i: (i) introduce dual use technology, security technology and compatible identification standards on the networks;

AddedArticle 45 – paragraph 1: Member States shall ensure that transport infrastructure provides for safe and secure passenger and freight movements throughout the infrastructure life cycle.

AddedArticle 45 – paragraph 1 a (new): Particular attention shall be paid by the Member States to the protection of workers during the building phase of infrastructures.

AddedArticle 46 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2a. Member States shall ensure the continued functioning of supply chains, as well as essential travel along the TEN-T, and avoid possible shortages, where necessary through the activation of "Green Lanes" in strict cooperation with the European Coordinators.

AddedArticle 47 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part: Member States shall ensure that the information notified pursuant to paragraph 1 is made available at least six months before the final decision on the implementation of the project of common interest. The information shall in particular include:

AddedArticle 48 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new): (da) any maintenance work that results in a limitation or non availability of rail infrastructure is managed in accordance with Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/20751a. / 1a Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/2075 of 4 September 2017 replacing Annex VII to Directive 2012/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a single European railway area (OJ L 295, 14.11.2017, p. 69-73).

AddedArticle 49 – paragraph 1: 1. Transport infrastructure shall allow seamless mobility and accessibility for all users, in particular people in situations of vulnerability including persons with disabilities or reduced mobility as well as persons living in outermost regions and other remote, rural, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas. / 2. Member States shall carry out ex ante assessments of the accessibility of infrastructure and of the services connected to it. / 3. The design, construction, maintenance, and upgrade of transport infrastructure shall comply with Annex I and Annex III of Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a, once applicable, and accessibility requirements laid down in other relevant Union law. / 1a Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the accessibility requirements for products and services (OJ L 151, 7.6.2019, p. 70-115).

AddedArticle 50 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new): (da) focus on improving accessibility in European transport corridors for all users;

AddedArticle 52 – paragraph 4: 4. The consultative Forum for the horizontal priorities shall be established and chaired by the European Coordinator. The Member States concerned together with representatives of the relevant sectors shall be able to participate. Member States shall designate a national coordinator for ERTMS to attend the consultative Forum for ERTMS. The European Coordinator may also set up ad-hoc working groups.

AddedArticle 52 – paragraph 6: 6. The European Coordinator may consult regional and local authorities, infrastructure managers, transport operators, in particular those which are members of the rail freight governance, the supply industry, transport users, accessibility experts and representatives of civil society in relation to the work plan and its implementation. In addition, the European Coordinator responsible for ERTMS shall closely cooperate with the European Union Agency for Railways and Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking and the European Coordinator for the European Maritime Space with the European Maritime Safety Agency.

AddedArticle 53 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new): (fa) an analysis of the extent to which the infrastructure for allowing seamless and accessible mobility to all users are future proof, and, where appropriate, the proposal of measures to future proof accessibility and interoperability of the network and connected services;

AddedArticle 53 – paragraph 4 a (new): 4a. In the event of disputes between Member States, which may include unilateral actions at national level resulting into blocking or restricting the free movement of persons, services or goods, the Commission shall invite the Member States concerned to promote the activation and management of alternative rail or road routes and shall act as a mediator to that end.

AddedArticle 55 – paragraph 1: 1. Member States shall inform the Commission on a regular, comprehensive and transparent basis about the progress made in implementing projects of common interest and the investments made for that purpose. This information shall include the yearly transmission of data through the interactive geographical and technical information system for the trans-European transport network (TENtec). It shall include technical and financial data concerning projects of common interest on the trans-European transport network, data related to accessibility of the TEN-T infrastructure and passenger services, where applicable, as well as data on the completion and maintenance of the trans-European transport network.

AddedArticle 55 – paragraph 3: 3. Member States shall ensure the quality, completeness, accessibility and consistency of the data in the TENtec information system. The national systems and data sources shall allow for an automated data exchange with TENtec.