While we represent the various European railways, we do not control their operations.
In the 1970s a new type of automatic coupler was developed by the European railways.
Many European railways have a large mileage which is electrified.
The hands opened a large envelope, and brought out time-tables of European railways.
European railways therefore need to open up urgently and without fear.
What we are doing through this latest interoperability measure is building a European railway.
This package, building on earlier decisions, will actually take us an important step closer to establishing a European railway.
This directive means that there is no future for the European railways.
The next item is the continuation of the joint debate on European railways.
The challenge is to make this a truly single market for European railways.