EU Transport Research and Innovation brief week 40 2026

Opublikowano: 2026-10-03

Militarization & Defense Compatibility of TEN-T Corridors: Connecting Europe Days 2026 established dual-use military mobility as a core prerequisite, requiring Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) investments—such as reinforced bridge weight capacities and standardized track gauges—to demonstrate defense compatibility to qualify for Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and Cohesion funding.The "ERTMS Deal" to Eliminate Rail Fragmentation: To resolve severe trackside fragmentation currently restricting ERTMS deployment to 10% of the network at an estimated cost of €75–85 billion, the Commission instituted an unalterable European technical blueprint backed by strict financial conditionality and fast-tracked authorizations.Restructuring State Aid to Protect SME Entrants: The Commission adopted updated Land and...