Better Rail Networks
Quality of Networks for All - Speed on Corridors for a Few
We need to build a bridge between railways and other modes of transport, by improving connectivity and inter-operability
We must improve the decision-making processes in transport by increasing transparency and participation of users and stakeholders
We can improve European railways by switching funding away from mega high-speed projects toward networks which enhance services for all travellers
Programme:
Introduction: WHY DO NETWORKS MATTER?
- 15:00 - 15:10 Isabelle Durant MEP, Vice-President of the European Parliament
Setting the Scene: QUALITY FOR ALL VERSUS SPEEDY CORRIDORS FOR A FEW
- 15:10 - 15:30 Moritz Leuenberger, Former Minister of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications of Switzerland
- 15:30 - 15:45 Discussion
Success Stories Part 1: SERVICES / INVESTMENTS
- 15:45 - 16:05 Integrating high-speed and regional rail?
Matthieu Chabanel, RFF, France - 16:05 - 16:25 (Re)organising networks across borders
Gösta Weber, RoCK Project - 16:25 - 16:40 Discussion
Success Stories Part 2: TICKETING / OPERATIONS
16:40 - 17:00 Rail within an inter-modal concept
Per Homman Jespersen, Roskilde University, Denmark
- 17:00 - 17:20 Providing information, ticketing and reservation systems
Mark Smith, the man in Seat 61 (www.seat61.com) - 17:20 - 17:25 Cross-border rail services
Ian McDonald, Railfuture, UK - 17:25 - 17:40 Discussion
Conclusion: 10 THESES - BEYOND DOGMAS AND TABOOS
- 17:40 - 18:00 Michael Cramer MEP
Cocktail reception
Simultaneous Interpretation: EN, DE, FR, IT, ES, NL
