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Removed:Recital 4: (4) The realisation of the trans-European transport network creates the enabling conditions in terms of infrastructure basis allowing to make all transport modes more sustainable, affordable and inclusive in all regions of the Union, to make sustainable alternatives widely available in a multimodal transport system and to put in place the right incentives to drive the transition, notably by ensuring a fair transition, in line with the objectives presented in the Council Recommendation (EU) […] of […] on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality.

Removed:Recital 5: (5) The planning, development and operation of the trans-European transport network should enable sustainable forms of transport, provide for improved multimodal and interoperable transport solutions and for an enhanced intermodal integration of the entire logistic chain, with rail as its backbone, thereby contributing to a smooth functioning of the internal market by creating the arteries that are necessary for smooth passenger and freight transport flows across the Union, and by establishing seamless transport connections with neighbouring countries. In addition, the network should aim at strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion by ensuring accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the Union, including a better connectivity of the outermost regions and other remote, rural, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas. The development of the trans-European transport network should also enable seamless, safe and sustainable mobility of goods and persons in all their diversity, and should contribute to further economic growth and competitiveness in a global perspective, by establishing interconnections and interoperability between national transport networks in a resource-efficient and sustainable way.

Removed:Recital 5 a (new): (5a) The trans-European transport network should aim for the intermodal integration of the entire logistic chain, interconnecting efficiently in the transport of freight and particularly with urban nodes. It should facilitate a shift to sustainable logistic chains, including decarbonisation of last-mile transport, in compliance with the Union transport-related environmental and climate goals.

Removed:Recital 6: (6) Growth in traffic has resulted in increased congestion in international transport. In order to ensure the international mobility of passengers and goods, the resilience and capacity of the trans-European transport network and the use of that capacity should be optimised and, where necessary, expanded by removing infrastructure bottlenecks and bridging missing infrastructure links within and between Member States and, as appropriate, neighbouring countries, and taking into account the ongoing negotiations with candidate and potential candidate countries.

Removed:Recital 7: (7) The trans-European transport network consists to a large extent of existing infrastructure. In order to fully achieve the objectives of the new trans-European transport network policy, uniform requirements regarding the infrastructure and its maintenance should be established.

Removed:Recital 8: (8) The trans-European transport network should be developed and sustained through the creation of new smart and sustainable transport infrastructure, through the maintenance and upgrading of existing infrastructure and through measures promoting its resource-efficient use and resilience.

Removed:Recital 10: (10) In order to achieve a high-quality and efficient and resilient transport infrastructure across all modes, the development of the trans-European transport network should take into account the security and safety of passengers and freight movements, the contribution to climate change and the impact of climate change and of potential natural hazards and human-made disasters on infrastructure and accessibility for all transport users, especially in regions that are particularly affected by the negative impacts of climate change. Particular consideration should be given to enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure, especially concerning geopolitical developments likely to cause traffic and supply chain disruptions.

Removed:Recital 10 a (new): (10 a) The trans-European transport network should contribute to increased accessibility of transport across the Union for all users, especially for people with disabilities and reduced mobility, and should also combat mobility poverty.

Removed:Recital 10 b (new): (10 b) The European transport sector has persistent gender issues, when it comes to the analysis of transport, the use of transport, and transport workers conditions. The data collected related to the trans-European transport network, wherever relevant in urban nodes, should be disaggregated by gender in order to increase its accuracy in identifying mobility patterns and differing needs of all users and to better inform policy makers when planning infrastructure and services. Particular attention should be given to gender dimension to ensure equal access to services and infrastructure, such as the use of safe and secure parking spaces, as well as to mitigate gender discrimination, remove barriers to female employment and increase gender equality and diversity in the transport sector, contributing also to labour market efficiency.

Removed:Recital 11: (11) When planning, procuring and implementing projects of common interest, Member States and other project promoters should give due consideration to Directive (EU) 2021/1187 of the European Parliament and the Council16 (the “Smart TEN-T Directive”), to avoid delays in implementing projects, in particular regarding cross-border projects and missing links, thereby ensuring the timely completion of the trans-European transport network.

Removed:Recital 12 a (new): (12 a) During infrastructure planning, Member States and other project promoters should give due consideration to maintenance, for its needs and costs over the life-time of the infrastructure project. Given the importance of maintenance for the good-functioning of the transport networks, this requirement should be a precondition for receiving funding under the Connecting Europe Facility established by Regulation (EU) No 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a (CEF). / 1a Regulation (EU) No 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014 (OJ L 249, 14.7.2021, p. 38)

Removed:Recital 13: (13) Given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no significant harm" principle, within the meaning of Article 17 of the Taxonomy Regulation17 , projects of common interest should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-T policy is coherent with transport, environmental and climate policy objectives of the Union. Member States and other project promoters should carry out environmental assessments of plans and projects which should include the “do no significant harm” assessment based on the latest available guidance and best practice. In cases that the implementation of a project of common interest entails a significant harm to an environmental or climate objective, reasonable alternatives should be considered, with particular attention to alternative transport modes, and especially when the project contributes to ensure accessibility and connectivity for the outermost, remote, rural, island, peripheral and mountainous regions. Those environmental evaluations should be carried out in strict compliance with the timeframe set in the Smart TEN-T Directive.

Removed:Recital 14: (14) Infrastructure projects under the TEN-T Regulation should be resilient to the potential adverse impacts of climate change through a climate vulnerability and risk assessment, including through relevant adaptation measures. Projects for which an environmental impact assessment must be carried out should be subject to climate proofing and integrate the costs of greenhouse gas emissions and the positive effects of climate mitigation measures in the cost-benefit analysis on a life-cycle basis, including the impacts of the construction phase. The climate proofing should be undertaken based on the latest available best practice and guidance#. This contributes to the integration of climate change-related risks as well as climate change vulnerability and adaptation assessments into investment and planning decisions under the Union budget.

Removed:Recital 17: (17) The definition of the trans-European transport network should be based on a common and transparent methodology and should represent the highest level of infrastructure planning within the Union. It should be multimodal, that is to say it should include all transport modes and their connections as well as relevant traffic and travel information management systems, and should also include local transport modes related to the morphology of the area, such as cableway or lake transport.

Removed:Recital 18 a (new): (18 a) Transport infrastructure functions as a network, therefore the non-conformity or non-operability of a small segment can hamper the efficiency and competitiveness of the system as a whole and prevent grasping the full network benefits. Therefore, Member States should identify those strategic segments, particularly for cross-border projects and missing links, and consider their urgent achievement to be the highest priority.

Removed:Recital 21: (21) The comprehensive network should be sufficiently equipped with alternative fuels infrastructure in order to ensure that it effectively supports the transition to zero- and low-emission mobility, in line with the milestones set in the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.

Removed:Recital 24: (24) The core network with a deadline of 2030 and the extended core network with a deadline of 2040 should constitute the foundation of the sustainable multimodal transport network, representing the strategically most important nodes and links of the trans-European transport network, according to traffic needs. They should stimulate the development of the entire comprehensive network and 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, multimodal connecting points and major bottlenecks. Construction of new railway lines in cross-border regions should in this regard be accelerated both for freight and passengers with a view to exponentially increase rail freight traffic at Union level.

Removed:Recital 24 a (new): (24 a) Given the current pace of realising the TEN-T network, the 2030 deadline for the completion of the core network seems compromised. Member States should therefore consider the realisation of the core network to be of the highest priority, and should strive to realise it before the completion of the extended and comprehensive networks. This priority should be reflected in the investing tools and funding instruments at Union level, in particular for the CEF, in view of its limited budget relative to the investment needs.

Removed:Recital 25: (25) Certain existing standards of the core network should be extended to the extended core and comprehensive network in order to reap full network benefits, to increase interoperability between network types and to enable more activity by more sustainable forms of transport, including through higher digitalisation and other technological solutions. The provision of clear and reliable planning for the technical specifications for interoperability (TSI) is of utmost importance for regulatory stability, legal certainty and for unlocking investments in the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS).

Removed:Recital 26: (26) Exemptions from the infrastructure requirements applicable to the core, extended core and comprehensive network should be possible only in duly justified cases and subject to certain conditions. This should include cases where investment cannot be justified, or where there are specific geographic or significant physical constraints, for example in outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions or in sparsely populated areas, or for isolated or partially isolated networks. When assessing Member States' request for exemption, the Commission shall take into due consideration the functioning and cohesiveness of the whole trans-European transport network, and in particular of connected sections in neighbouring countries and of the functioning of the European Transport Corridors. Exemptions should be granted only exceptionally and, where applicable, should be considered as limited in time.

Removed:Recital 27: (27) The land-side infrastructure network, established through the core network, extended core network and comprehensive network, should integrate with the maritime dimension of the trans-European transport network. To this end, a truly sustainable, smart, seamless and resilient European Maritime Space should be created. It should encompass all maritime infrastructure components of the trans-European transport network, while paying special attention to islands and outermost regions.

Removed:Recital 28 a (new): (28 a) Maritime ports play also a key role in transport connectivity, logistics, trade and cohesion, while being important for emergency supply chains, resilience, geopolitical aspects and the Union’s strategic autonomy. For inclusion in the trans-European transport network, ports should therefore also be considered, on a case to case basis, in terms of their high European added value and geostrategic relevance for the European internal market and the Union’s defence.

Removed:Recital 31: (31) European Transport Corridors should cover the most important long-distance transport flows, with rail as the backbone, and consist of key European transport multimodal axis, based on parts of the trans-European transport network, be multimodal and open to the inclusion of all transport modes covered in this Regulation and cross at least two borders and involve at least three transport modes, and may also include neighbouring countries.

Removed:Recital 32: (32) In order to establish the trans-European transport network in a coordinated and timely manner, thereby making it possible to maximise network effects, Member States concerned should ensure that appropriate measures are taken to finalise the projects of common interest of the core, the extended core and the comprehensive network by the given deadlines 2030, 2040 and 2050 respectively. To this end, Member States should ensure that there is coherence of the national transport and investment plans with the priorities set out in this Regulation and in the work plans of the European Coordinators. Projects of national plans which are not aligned with the Union transport objectives should not be considered as a priority for receiving Union funds.

Removed:Recital 34: (34) Projects of common interest to develop the trans-European transport network in line with the requirements set out in this Regulation have European added value, as they contribute to a high-quality, interoperable, resilient, and multimodal European network, increasing sustainability, cohesion, efficiency or user benefits. In this regard, a multimodal connectivity index should be developed in order to measure the increase in connectivity and multimodality for transport infrastructure projects. The European added value is higher if it leads, in addition to the potential value for the respective Member State alone, to significant improvements of transport connections or transport flows between Member States or between a Member State and a third country. Such cross-border projects should be the subject of priority intervention by the Union in order to ensure that they are implemented.

Removed:Recital 35: (35) Member States and other project promoters should ensure that assessments of projects of common interest are carried out efficiently, avoiding unnecessary delays and respecting the timeframe laid down in the Smart TEN-T Directive.

Removed:Recital 35 a (new): (35 a) In the legal frameworks of many Member States, priority treatment is given to certain project categories based on their strategic importance. Priority treatment is characterised by shorter timelines, simultaneous or simplified procedures or limited timeframes for appeals. When such priority treatment is foreseen within a national legal framework, it should automatically apply to projects of common interest under this Regulation. Member States whose national legal frameworks lack such priority treatment should establish one for projects of common interest on the TEN-T.

Removed:Recital 36: (36) Projects of common interest for which Union funding is sought should be the subject of a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis based on a recognised methodology, taking into account the relevant social, economic, climate-related and environmental benefits, territorial balance and costs as well as the life-cycle approach. The Commission should establish a common methodology for a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis of projects enabling a transparent, comparative appraisal of different project proposals under life cycle assessments and prioritisation of project based on their European added value. The analysis of climate-related and environmental costs and benefits should be based on the environmental impact assessment carried out pursuant to Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council21 and should comply with the timeframe set in the Smart TEN-T Directive .

Removed:Recital 37: (37) In order to contribute to the climate reduction targets of the European Green Deal of a 90% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, measures to mitigate the greenhouse gas impacts of projects of common interest in the form of new, extended or upgraded transport infrastructures should be taken into account.

Removed:Recital 38: (38) Cooperation with third countries, including neighbouring countries, is necessary in order to ensure connection and interoperability between the infrastructure networks of the Union and those countries. In view of this, where appropriate, the Union should promote projects of common interest with those countries, and also assess and ensure that the objectives and requirements of the trans-European transport network are complied with in order to ensure the interoperability, continuity and decarbonisation of the Union network.

Removed:Recital 38 a (new): (38 a) The resilience of the trans-European transport network has been challenged and put to test by the devastating impact of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. That aggression has redefined the geopolitical landscape, bringing to the surface the vulnerability of the Union to unforeseen disruptive events beyond the Union’s borders. Its major impacts on global markets, such as global food security, has highlighted the fact that the internal market and Union´s transport network cannot be viewed in isolation when it comes to shaping Union policy. Better connections with the Union neighbouring partner countries are needed more than ever. / (see EC amended proposal - point 1)

Removed:Recital 38 b (new): (38 b) Given that new geopolitical context, the Commission Communication of 12 May 2022 entitled “An action plan for EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes to facilitate Ukraine's agricultural export and bilateral trade with the EU " identifies several major transport infrastructure challenges that the Union and its neighbouring countries need to resolve in order to support Ukraine’s economy and recovery, to enable agricultural and other goods to reach the Union and world markets, and to ensure that connectivity with the Union is greatly enhanced for both exports and imports. To offer increased connectivity with the Union, that Communication proposed to assess the extension of the European Transport Corridors into Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. / (see EC amended proposal - point 2)

Removed:Recital 38 c (new): (38 c) Because of Russia’s war of agression against Ukraine, and the position adopted by Belarus in that conflict, cooperation between the Union and Russia and Belarus in the field of the TEN-T policy is neither appropriate nor in the interest of the Union. Hence the TEN-T network in those two third countries should be discontinued. As a consequence, improved cross-border connections to Russia and Belarus are no longer of high priority on the territory of the Member States. Connections currently exist between Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland with those two third countries. To reflect the lesser priority in building and upgrading those connections, the last-miles of all cross-border connections with Russia and Belarus currently included in the core network should be downgraded from the core to the comprehensive network for which only a later deadline of implementation of 2050 is provided for. However, in case of a democratic transition in Belarus building and upgrading the country’s cross border connections with the EU in line with the comprehensive economic plan for a democratic Belarus would be a high priority, including through re-inclusion of the country back in the Regulation. / (see EC amended proposal - point 3)

Removed:Recital 38 d (new): (38 d) The new geopolitical context also showed how important seamless transport connections are within the Union’s territory and with neighbouring third countries. A different railway track gauge from the European nominal standard nominal track gauge of 1 435 mm severely hampers the interoperability of the railway networks across the Union and even impacts the competitiveness of those isolated railway networks. New railway lines should therefore be only built in European standard nominal track gauge of 1 435 mm. In addition, Member States with a different track gauge network should assess the migration of existing lines of the European Transport Corridors. This obligation should not apply to Ireland as its transport network, due to its insular situation, is fully detached from any land-side connection on the Union territory. / (see EC amended proposal - point 4)

Removed:Recital 39: (39) To achieve transformation of the transport sector into a truly multimodal system of sustainable and smart mobility services, the Union should build a high quality transport network with rail services meeting minimum line speed. Competitive passenger rail has one of the highest potentials for the decarbonisation of transport. There is the need to develop a coherent and interoperable European high speed rail network linking its capitals and major cities, for which sufficient funding is needed. Complementing existing high speed lines with passenger lines at a minimum line speed of 160 km/h should in return lead to network effects, a more coherent network and an increased number of passengers travelling by rail. Double-track infrastructure should be encouraged for railway infrastructure suffering from bottlenecks. The completion of a high-performance network will also facilitate the development and introduction of new or different models of capacity allocation, for example interval-service timetables enabled by the Timetable Redesign (TTR) initiative.

Removed:Recital 40: (40) A more sustainable, resilient and reliable rail freight network across Europe should be established to contribute to the competitiveness of multimodal and of combined transport. The infrastructure for combined railway transport and of terminals should be upgraded to ensure that intermodal transport is primarily done by rail, inland waterways or short-sea shipping and that any initial and/or final legs carried out by road are as short as possible.

Removed:Recital 41: (41) Given the fact that the deployment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), both onboard and trackside equipment, in Europe is in need of acceleration, whilst recognising that several Member States have already adopted plans to deploy ERTMS on their entire national rail networks by 2040, there is a need to take account of slow progress to date and set a more ambitious ERTMS deployment deadline for the comprehensive network.

Removed:Recital 42: (42) ERTMS should be deployed in a continuous manner, and should be synchronised between onboard and trackside equipment, not only on the core network, extended core network and comprehensive network, including in the urban nodes, but also on access routes to multimodal terminals. Synchronised means a coordinated approach in time and place between infrastructure rollout and the rollout of onboard units of trains. This will enable operations with ERTMS only and boost the business case of railway undertakings. Under no circumstance should it be possible for a new railway project that is not planning ERTMS deployment to be financed by Union funds.

Removed:Recital 43: (43) As deployment of ERTMS further contributes to the elimination of national rules affecting operation, Member States should ensure that ERTMS will be fully deployed from 2025 and the entire trans-European transport network equipped with ERTMS by 2050. Since Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) technology is promising in terms of quality of service and cost of deployment, development initiatives should be carried out to enable its use in the future. Space technologies could also be used for a faster and less costly deployment.

Removed:Recital 44: (44) ERTMS deployment should be coupled with a regulatory deadline for decommissioning of class B systems trackside, thus making ERTMS the only signalling system used in Member States. Decommissioning of class B systems trackside will bring about significant maintenance savings for infrastructure managers, as deploying ERTMS and keeping additional trackside systems for a prolonged period is very costly and complicated. Class B systems should be removed in a coordinated way with a sufficient transitional period, by 2040, allowing the railway undertakings to anticipate the change and adopt the most suitable migration strategy. ERTMS, being a system, requires a synchronised deployment both trackside and on-board and full system benefits including safety benefits, only occur when both trains and trackside are equipped. The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), in close cooperation with the horizontal priority coordinator and taking into account the advice of European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), is well placed to contribute to a consistent, synchronised and widespread implementation of ERTMS.

Removed:Recital 44 a (new): (44 a) The useful life of rail equipment, including ERTMS, is around thirty years on average, which entails a long amortisation period for investments that, although constituting a brake on the renewal of equipment, is a major economic criterion for the balance of transactions carried out. The frequent evolution of the technical specifications of interoperability limits the lifespan of the equipment in an unpredictable way for the actors of the rail and can consequently constitute a deterrent to investment. It is therefore necessary to tend towards a situation of normative stability and allow, when possible, retrocompatibility of the different system versions.

Removed:Recital 44 b (new): (44 b) While the Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy sets ambitious targets in terms of high speed network, doubling high-speed rail traffic volume by 2030 and tripling it by 2050, this Regulation should also aim to improve rail high-speed connectivity between capitals and major cities of Europe, in particular by completing missing high-speed rail links in the core and extended core networks.

Removed:Recital 44 c (new): (44 c) Complementary to high speed trains, night trains represent a sustainable way of cross-border travelling between European cities, making use of existing rail infrastructure. For its full potential to be fulfilled across the Union, it is necessary that capacity management duly incorporates the specific need for international travel slots and ensures an optimised coexistence between cargo trains and night trains.

Removed:Recital 44 d (new): (44 d) The Union set itself several targets for shifting goods from road to rail. With the finalisation of the TEN-T core network in 2030, the Union is expected to finally have a high capacity infrastructure at its disposal, which would enable it to achieve the target as set out in the Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy. However, managing this high-capacity European infrastructure in the current system of 25 national infrastructure managers is challenging when it comes to cross-border operations. Since already now more than 50% of rail-freight operations are crossing at least one national border, the legacy system of managing the infrastructure became a considerable capacity bottleneck on its own. Solving this problem requires a European approach and therefore, the Commission should consider submitting a a proposal for a European system of rail traffic management which should be responsible for cross border train operations and which should have the authority to guarantee seamless cross-border operations on the trans-European transport network.

Removed:Recital 45: (45) Inland waterways in Europe are characterised by a heterogeneous hydro-morphology which hampers a coherent performance for all waterway stretches. Inland waterways, especially free flowing stretches, may be heavily impacted by climate and weather conditions. In order to ensure reliable international traffic, while respecting the hydro-morphology and applicable environmental legislation, TEN-T requirements should take into account the specific hydro-morphology of each waterway (for example free-flowing or regulated rivers) as well as the objectives of environmental and biodiversity policies. Such an approach should be considered at corridor or river basin level and, where needed, be tailored to a more granular level, in particular at waterway section level.

Removed:Recital 45 a (new): (45a) Good navigation status should be defined by the natural characteristics of free flowing river basins and no major new interventions nor dredging works, which could have a negative impact on biodiversity, should be encouraged in order to enable navigability.

Removed:Recital 45 b (new): (45 b) Good navigation status should be defined in close cooperation with the Member States concerned and, where applicable, the river navigation commissions.

Removed:Recital 45 c (new): (45 c) Greater efficiency of cross-border commercial transport operations on inland waterways should be encouraged, including the development of data exchanges in order to enable cooperation mechanisms between Member States, such as Inland Waterways Managers.

Removed:Recital 45 d (new): (45 d) Particular attention should be given while building new inland waterway infrastructure to avoid potential barriers to the connectivity of free-flowing rivers and biodiversity loss.

Removed:Recital 46: (46) Being the entry and exit points for the land infrastructure of the trans-European transport network, maritime ports play an important role as cross-border multimodal nodes which serve not only as transport hubs, but also as gateways for trade, industrial clusters and increasingly as energy hubs, for example with regard to the deployment of off-shore wind installations. Synergies between trans-European transport network and trans-European networks for energy should be increased. While ensuring an open and stable framework for investors is essential for the development of European maritime ports, particular attention should be paid to investments in these ports since they play a strategic role for the security and strategic autonomy of the Union.

Removed:Recital 48: (48) Road transport in the Union accounts for three-quarters of the total inland freight transport (based on tonne-kilometres performed) and for around 90% of the total inland passenger transport (based on the total number of passenger kilometres). Given the importance of road transport and the commitment to improve road safety in line with the milestone of the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, there is a need to enhance the road infrastructure from the safety point of view, as well as to adapt it to sustainability and digitalisation standards ensuring the highest safety standards. The improvement of operational safety throughout the life cycle of vulnerable infrastructure, in particular infrastructure facing vulnerabilities (i.e. tunnels, bridges) is of outmost importance to guarantee quality road infrastructure in the trans-European transport network.

Removed:Recital 48 a (new): (48 a) In order to guarantee access to adequate resting facilities for professional drivers, Members States should do their utmost to deploy a sufficient number of safe and secure parking areas for commercial vehicles along the whole trans-European transport network in the Union.

Removed:Recital 48 b (new): (48 b) In order to drastically reduce the cases of extremely long border waiting times for road freight transport, the Commission should consider submitting a proposal to significantly reduce border waiting times for road freight transport through the introduction of an Union-wide standard maximum time for processing and controls of heavy-duty vehicles at Union borders. The aim should be to reach an average of 1-minute for processing and controls of EU registered heavy-duty vehicles.

Removed:Recital 48 c (new): (48 c) The Commission and the responsible agencies should take all measures at their disposal in order to enable cross-border operations for all modes of transport on the TEN-T network without undue interruptions due to administrative, operational, safety, technical or interoperability reasons. In addition, Member States should engage in multilateral discussions, facilitated by the Coordinator of the respective corridor, in order to solve disputes related to cross-border operations for all modes of transport on the TEN-T network. The responsible Coordinator should inform yearly about any dispute to the European Parliament and the national Parliaments concerned.

Removed:Recital 48 d (new): (48 d) Further to a network-wide road safety assessment, Member States should classify all sections of the road network covered by the Directive 2008/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council1a in no fewer than three categories. An exemption from the transport infrastructure requirements should only be granted if the road has been classified within the categories that ensure a high level of safety. / 1a Directive 2008/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on road infrastructure safety management (OJ L 319, 29.11.2008, p. 59).

Removed:Recital 49: (49) The trans-European transport network should ensure efficient multimodality in order to allow better and more sustainable modal choices to be made for passengers and freight and in order to enable large volumes to be consolidated for transfers over long distances, in particular by rail. Multimodal terminals should play a key role to meet this objective. Insufficient punctuality has been a major obstacle to making multimodality an attractive option for the transport of freight and passengers. Efficient management of traffic flows as well as the increase in capacity of the infrastructure will enable rail to play its full part in improving the functioning of the intermodal transport chain.

Removed:Recital 49 a (new): (49a) Passenger traffic and numbers of passengers on TEN-T corridors will need to increase. Passengers should have a seamless user experience when searching, selecting and buying their transport services, including through multimodal ticketing.

Removed:Recital 50: (50) Urban nodes play an important role on the trans-European transport network as starting point or 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, and to local and regional transportation. It should be ensured that capacity bottlenecks and an insufficient network connectivity within urban nodes do no longer hamper multimodality along the trans-European transport network. Urban nodes should also encourage the increase of the modal share of sustainable transport modes, such as public transport or active modes.

Removed:Recital 51: (51) As an effective single framework for tackling urban mobility challenges, urban nodes should develop a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP), which is a long-term, all-encompassing integrated freight and passenger mobility plan for the entire functional urban area. Coordination and harmonisation of SUMPs should be encouraged. It should include objectives, targets and indicators underpinning the current and future performance of the urban transport system, at minimum, on greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and accessibility to mobility services, including for vulnerable road users and for persons with disabilities or reduced mobility, as well as data on air and noise pollution in cities. The data collected should be disaggregated based on age, gender and disability, where possible, to ensure that the data is representative of all users and their differing needs and patterns of mobility, as well as properly considers the differing impact of transport and transport infrastructure on the population. / (deleted)

Removed:Recital 52: (52) Member States should establish a national SUMP support programme aimed at promoting the uptake of SUMPs and improving coordination among regions, cities and towns. It should support regions and urban areas to develop high-quality SUMPs and reinforce monitoring and evaluation of the SUMP implementation through legislative measures, guidance, capacity building, assistance and possibly financial support. The Commission should be able to update the list of urban nodes in Annex II at the request of a Member State, with the previous agreement of the urban nodes alongside the European Transport Corridor concerned, with the aim of improving territorial balance and accelerating the transition to a more sustainable mobility.

Removed:Recital 52 a (new): (52 a) Each Member State should put in place a national SUMP support programme and designate a national SUMP contact point with the aim of strengthening governance and increasing nation-wide ownership, planning and uptake of sustainable urban mobility policies, and improving coordination among regions, cities, and towns. The national contact point should develop national guidance for urban mobility planning based on the European SUMP Guidelines, provide technical assistance and expert support for the preparation and implementation of SUMPs, monitor progress, review and provide advice to improve the quality of SUMPs within their Member State. They should also promote the national network of cities, regions and towns to foster peer-learning and to disseminate good practices, implement training programmes and organise and coordinate communication campaigns related to SUMPS.

Removed:Recital 52 b (new): (52 b) The promotion of active modes in urban nodes contributes to the Union's climate goals, improves public health, reduces congestion, offers last mile solution for passengers and provides economic benefits. Therefore , when planning new transport infrastructure, as well as maintenance and upgrading works in respect of the existing infrastructure, in urban nodes, account should be taken of active mode infrastructures, including walking and cycling infrastructures.

Removed:Recital 54: (54) Multimodal digital mobility services help to enhance the integration of the different transport modes by combining several transport offers into one. Their further development should contribute to nudge behaviours towards the most sustainable modes, public transport and active modes such as walking and cycling, and unlock the full benefits of “Mobility as a Service” solutions. Moreover, urban infrastructure planning should be developed in accordance with Union standards on road safety. Standards for safety of cycling and walking infrastructure should be developed to increase the shift to more sustainable modes of transport.

Removed:Recital 55 a (new): (55a) Since this Regulation aims to create state-of-the art infrastructure, the trans-European transport network should be equipped with the necessary ICT systems, which would enable the introduction of targeted risk-based checks, and contactless and paperless non-discriminatory inspections based on access to real-time digital data on drivers, operators, commercial vehicles and cargo. All such checks and inspections should be carried out in a fully non-discriminatory way.

Removed:Recital 57: (57) Adequate planning of the trans-European transport network is required. This also entails the implementation of specific requirements throughout the network in terms of infrastructure, ICT systems, equipment and services, including the requirements for the alternative fuel infrastructure rollout as defined in Regulation (EU) […] of the European Parliament and of the Council [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure]23. 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 make efficient sustainable long-range trans-European transport operations possible. In order to ensure the deployment of alternative fuels across the entire road network of the trans-European transport network in line with the targets set in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure], references to ‘core network’ in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] should be construed as references to ‘core network’ as defined in this Regulation. References to ‘comprehensive network’ in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] should be construed as references to ‘extended core network’ and ‘comprehensive network’ as defined in this Regulation.

Removed:Recital 58: (58) The trans-European transport network should provide the basis for the large-scale deployment of new technologies and innovation, allowing for real-time data and information exchange, such as 5G infrastructure, which can help enhance the overall efficiency of the European transport sector and capacity to enable secure passenger flows using efficient means, make public or greener transport means more attractive for passengers, and reduce its carbon footprint. This will contribute towards the objectives of the European Green Deal and at the same time contribute to the objective of increasing energy security for the Union. In order to achieve those objectives, the availability of alternative fuels and related infrastructure should be improved throughout the trans-European transport network.

Removed:Recital 59: (59) A sufficient number of fast recharging and hydrogen refuelling points for light and heavy-duty vehicles accessible to the public should be deployed across the trans-European transport network. This aim should ensure full cross-border connectivity. Distance-based targets for the trans-European transport network as defined in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] are to ensure a minimum of sufficient coverage of electric recharging and hydrogen refuelling points along the Union’s main road networks.

Removed:Recital 60: (60) Publicly accessible recharging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure along the trans-European transport network as defined in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] should be complemented with requirements on the deployment of the corresponding infrastructure in multimodal terminals and for multimodal passenger hubs, to provide charging and hydrogen refuelling opportunities for long haul trucks when they are being loaded or unloaded or when the driver is taking a rest or for busses in multimodal passenger hubs. In order to ensure free circulation, where the terminals or passenger hubs receive Union or public support, the access for purposes of charging and hydrogen refuelling, should be on a fair, affordable, transparent and non-discriminatory basis, so as to avoid market lock in for specific enterprises or possible distortions of competition. Pricing should be made on transparent and non-discriminatory basis for all authorised undertakings or persons, where the infrastructure is build using Union or public funding.

Removed:Recital 61 a (new): (61 a) Member States should carry out a climate and environmental vulnerability test and risk assessment of their existing critical infrastructure of transport and provide for all the necessary measures in order to ensure the long-term functioning and increase the resilience of the trans European transport networks.

Removed:Recital 62: (62) Taking stock of the experience with regard to the crisis management during the Covid-19 pandemic25 and in order to avoid traffic disruptions and contingencies in future, Member States should take into account the security and resilience of the transport infrastructure to climate change, natural hazards, human-made disasters, geopolitical changes and other disruptions affecting the functioning of the Union transport system, when planning infrastructure. To that aim, existing bottlenecks should be removed and the European Transport Corridors should also include important diversionary lines which can be used in case of congestion or other problems on the principal routes. In addition, due to their multimodal nature, one mode can substitute the other in case of emergencies.

Removed:Recital 62 a (new): (62 a) Member States should establish, in cooperation with the Commission and the European Coordinators, “Green Lanes” to ensure the efficiency and functioning of transport infrastructures for the traffic flow of essential goods and of people in case of emergency.

Removed:Recital 63: (63) Transport infrastructure is the backbone of the economy and society as a whole, some are critical to ensure the good-functioning of vital societal functions, and therefore are a pillar of the strategic autonomy in the Union. In this context, the participation of undertakings, including those, which are owned or controlled by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country, including those, which are established in a third country, can accelerate the realisation of the trans-European transport network. However, under specific circumstances, the participation of or contribution by undertakings owned or controlled by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country to projects of common interest might compromise security, public order or strategic autonomy in the EU. Investments, interests and presence of third country-owned companies in European strategic - and sometimes even military - infrastructure, such as ports, airports and container terminals, are increasing. Such increasing foreign presence in European strategic infrastructure risks undermining the resilience of our Union. Therefore, especially in view of the new security situation on our continent, it is crucial that the Union adopts with priority, a stringent strategic approach towards the development and revision of the trans-European transport network and prevents any third country presence that is likely to affect security or public order in the Union. Without p…

Removed:Recital 64: (64) While maintenance is and will remain the main responsibility of the Member States, it is important that the trans-European transport network – once built – is properly maintained to ensure a high quality of services. A life cycle approach should be followed when planning and procuring infrastructure projects, and should be taken into account in order to receive funding from the CEF. Maintenance works should be conducted in compliance with Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/2075.

Removed:Recital 66: (66) European Transport Corridors should help to develop the infrastructure of the trans-European transport network in such a way as to address bottlenecks, administrative burden, enhance cross-border connections, in particular for rail, and improve efficiency and sustainability. They should contribute to cohesion through improved territorial cooperation, including with neighbouring countries. They should also address wider transport policy objectives and facilitate interoperability, modal integration and multimodal operations. The corridor approach should be transparent and clear and the management of such corridors should not create additional administrative burdens or costs. The European Transport Coordinators should also encourage the establishment of integrated management structures, including joint ventures, aimed at accelerating the implementation of cross-border infrastructure projects.

Removed:Recital 67: (67) In agreement with the Member State concerned, and after consulting the neighbouring countries concerned, European Coordinators should facilitate the coordinated implementation of the European Transport Corridors and of the two horizontal priorities, ERTMS and European Maritime Space. They should facilitate measures to design the right governance structure and to identify the priority investments along the European Transport Corridors and of the two horizontal priorities.

Removed:Recital 69: (69) The work plans of the European Coordinators should be used to promote cooperation between all relevant stakeholders, including where appropriate relevant stakeholders from neighbouring countries. They should strengthen complementarity with actions by public authorities and infrastructure managers and in particular set the milestones and priorities for investments. Based on the work plans, the Commission should adopt implementing acts setting out the priorities for infrastructure planning and for funding in the Member States. Funding from the Union cannot be granted if priorities laid down at European level are not respected.

Removed:Recital 69 a (new): (69 a) In order to avoid stranded assets in Member States, due to significant delays on TEN-T projects in neighbouring countries, the Commission should closely monitor the planning, the start and the completion of work of the projects on the networks, as set in the implementing acts. The Commission should submit annual reports to the European Parliament and national Parliaments. In the event of significant delays, that is delays of more than 2 years, the Commission should immediately launch infringement procedures.

Removed:Recital 69 b (new): (69 b) The European Coordinator may cooperate with relevant international organisations, such as the Transport Community established under the Transport Community Treaty1a in the field of road, rail, inland waterway and maritime transport, as well as the development of the transport network between the European Union and the South East European Parties. / 1a OJ L 278, 27.10.2017, p. 3.

Removed:Recital 69 c (new): (69 c) Based on the work plans, the Union should also be able to conclude high-level agreements with the neighbouring countries concerned, setting out the priorities for infrastructure planning and for funding on their territory.

Removed:Recital 70: (70) The technical basis of the maps specifying the trans-European transport network is provided by the interactive geographical and technical information system for the trans-European transport network (TENtec), provides the technical basis of the maps reflecting the evolution of the trans-European transport network with a view of achieving the corresponding final goals reflected in Annex I and in the lists of Annex II of this Regulation.

Removed:Recital 70 a (new): (70 a) Military mobility aims to harmonise rules across the Member States and to explore the potential of a civilian-military (“dual use”) approach to infrastructure development in order to reinforce the Union’s defence and resilience.

Removed:Recital 71 a (new): (71 a) Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has confirmed the urgent need to strengthen the Union’s ability to move military forces at the necessary scale and speed and to step up efforts to substantially enhance military mobility. As highlighted by the EU “Strategic Compass for Security and Defence” adopted by the Council on 21 March 2022,- For a European Union that protects its citizens, values and interests and contributes to international peace and security – the Union needs to strengthen dual-use transport infrastructure across the trans-European transport network in order to promote rapid and seamless movement of military personnel, material and equipment for operational deployments and exercises, including humanitarian transport, and to substantially decrease red tape through simplified and uniform administrative procedures, especially for customs requirements. There is a dedicated budget for dual-use transport infrastructure projects under the CEF for the period 2021-2027 (CEF II). However, the limited budget allocation for Military Mobility, representing a budget of EUR 1,69 billion, as adopted in 2020, should be substantially and rapidly increased in order to adapt the TEN-T network to the new geopolitical landscape and improve dual civil and defence use across the Union.

Removed:Recital 72: (72) 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 comply with this Regulation and be based, in particular, on Regulation (EU) No 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . In addition, network funding should also build on funding and financing instruments provided under other Union law, including InvestEU, the Recovery and Resilience Facility, Cohesion Policy, Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund, and other financing instruments established by the European Investment Bank. To enable the financing of projects of common interest, references to ‘multimodal logistics platforms’, ‘motorways of the sea’ and ‘telematic applications’ in Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 should be respectively construed as references to ‘multimodal freight terminals’, ‘European Maritime Space’ and ‘ICT systems for transport’ as defined in this Regulation. For the same purpose, references to ‘comprehensive network’ in Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 should be construed as including ‘extended core network’ as defined in this Regulation, unless a Member State has already completed its core network.

Removed:Recital 73 a (new): (73 a) The current budget of the Connecting Europe Facility 2021-2027 (CEF II) has proven insufficient given the rising needs of the transport sector and the new geopolitical context as well as the enhanced TEN-T infrastructure requirements. The Commission and Member States should explore new funding opportunities and plan an ambitious successor programme to CEF II for the MFF post-2027, with reinforced funding. This CEF III should be properly funded and significantly increased, and include a dedicated “external transport” envelope in order to increase cooperation with third countries in terms of cross-border projects and infrastructure deployment.

Removed:Recital 73 b (new): (73 b) An increased budget and resources should also be reflected and proportional to the increase of competences and roles of the relevant European agencies, including the European Railway Agency.

Removed:Recital 73 c (new): (73 c) The Commission should ensure that the European Coordinators have sufficient resources and support to perform the tasks prescribed to them in this legislation: Particularly with an increased scope of the coordinators’ roles and their cross-border responsibilities, the Commission should allocate sufficient budget and personnel to European Coordinators.

Removed:Recital 74 a (new): (74 a) The inclusion of transport nodes (ports, airports, and urban nodes) in Annexes I and II entails the application of other EU legal acts. In order to provide legal certainty and to enable long-term strategic planning, it is essential to keep the network as stable as possible and avoid exclusions, by taking into account their European added value for the internal market and their geostrategic relevance to the Union’s defence.

Removed:Recital 77: (77) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards implementing acts which specify reference water levels and minimum requirements per corridor, per river basin or per waterway section (good navigation status), which define a single entity for the construction and management of cross-border infrastructure projects of common interest, which establish a methodology for the urban mobility data to be collected by Member States and implementing acts for each work plan of the European Transport Corridors and the two horizontal priorities, as well as for the implementation of specific sections of the European Transport Corridor or for the implementation of specific transport infrastructure requirements of the European Transport Corridor or of the horizontal priorities. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council32.

Removed:Article 2 – paragraph 1: 1. This Regulation applies to the trans-European transport network as shown on the maps set out in Annex I. The trans-European transport network comprises transport infrastructure, including infrastructure for the deployment of alternative fuels and ICT systems for transport according to Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, respectively.

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e: (e) 'bottleneck' means a physical, technical, functional, operational or administrative barrier which leads to a system break, congestion or standstills in either direction of traffic, or recurrent interruptions of long-distance or cross-border flows;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f: (f) 'urban node' means a functional urban area where elements of the transport infrastructure of the trans-European transport network, such as ports including passenger terminals, airports, railway stations, bus terminals, infrastructure for active modes, multimodal freight hubs and facilities, train turnaround terminals and freight terminals, located in or around the urban area, are connected with other elements of that infrastructure and with the infrastructure for regional and local and urban traffic of passengers and freight;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k: (k) 'interoperability' means the ability, including all the regulatory, technical, administrative and operational conditions, of the infrastructure, including digital infrastructure in a transport mode or segment, as well as between different modes, to allow safe and uninterrupted traffic and information flows which achieve the required levels of performance for that infrastructure mode or segment;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point l: (l) ‘multimodal passenger hub’ means a connection point between at least two transport modes for passengers, where travel information, access to public transport and transfers between modes, including Park and Ride stations and active modes, are ensured and which act as an interface within and between urban nodes and longer-distance transport networks;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m: (m) 'multimodal freight terminal' means a structure equipped for transhipment between at least two transport modes or between two different rail or barge systems, and for temporary storage of freight, such as terminals in inland or maritime ports, along inland waterways, in airports as well as rail road terminals, including multimodal logistics platforms as referred to in Regulation (EU) 2021/1153;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n: deleted

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point p: (p) ‘active modes’ means the transport of people or goods, through non-motorised means, based on human physical activity or by a combination of electric motor and human power;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point q: (q) ’ICT systems for transport' means information and communications technology systems and applications using information, communication, navigation or positioning/localisation technologies, including space based technologies, enabling to process, store and exchange the data and information needed to manage infrastructure, mobility and traffic on the trans-European transport network effectively, to report relevant information to authorities and to provide value-added services to citizens, shippers and operators, including systems for resilient, safe, secure, environmentally sound and capacity-efficient use of the network. They include systems, technologies and services referred to in points (r) to (x) and may also include on-board devices with corresponding infrastructure components;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point v: (v) ‘Air Traffic Management (ATM)' means the aggregation of the airborne, ground-based and space-based functions and services (air traffic services, airspace management and air traffic flow management) required to ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft during all phases of operations;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point w: (w) 'European Rail Traffic Management System' (ERTMS) means the system defined in the Annex, point 2.2, to the Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/91938 , and in the context of implementation deadlines, it refers to the two existing ERTMS parts: ETCS and GSM-R/GPRS/FRMCS;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point x: (x) 'radio-based ERTMS’ means the radio based train control system ETCS application level 2 or level 3 that can be used with or without a class B system and with or without lineside signals and uses radio (GSM-R/GPRS/FRMCS) to pass all safety and non-safety related data exchange between track and train pursuant to Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/91939;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point y a (new): (ya) 'free-flowing river' means a river that supports connectivity of water, sediment, nutrients, matter and organisms within the river system and with surrounding landscapes, in all of the following four dimensions: longitudinal (connectivity between up- and downstream); lateral (connectivity to floodplain and riparian areas); vertical (connectivity to groundwater and atmosphere); and temporal (connectivity based on seasonality of fluxes);

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point z: (z) ‘maritime port’ means an area of land and water made up of such infrastructure and equipment so as to permit, principally, the reception of sea-going vessels, their loading and unloading, the storage of goods, the receipt and delivery of those goods and the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers, crew and other persons and any other infrastructure necessary for transport operators within the port area;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point aa: (aa) ‘short-sea shipping’ means the movement of cargo and passengers by sea between ports situated in geographical waters of one or several Member States or between a port situated in waters of Member States and a port situated in waters of a neighbouring third country having a coastline on the seas bordering waters of one or several Member States;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point aj: (aj) ‘maintenance’ means activities and works that have to be undertaken routinely or periodically with the intention of maintaining the condition and capability of existing infrastructure during its lifetime in order to ensure high level of services and safety, in line with this Regulation;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point an a (new): (an a) ‘project authorising decision’ means the decision or a set of decisions, which may be of an administrative nature, taken simultaneously or successively by an authority or by authorities of a Member State, not including administrative and judicial appeal authorities, under a national legal system and administrative law that determine whether or not a project promoter is entitled to implement the project on the geographical area concerned on the trans-European transport network, without prejudice to any decision taken in the context of an administrative or judicial appeal procedure in accordance with Directive (EU) 2021/1187 of the European Parliament and the Council (the "Smart TEN-T Directive");

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point an b (new): (an b) ‘designated authority’ means the authority which is the point of contact for the project promoter and which facilitates the efficient and structured processing of permit-granting procedures in accordance with Directive (EU) 2021/1187 of the European Parliament and the Council (the “Smart TEN-T Directive”);

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point an c (new): (an c) ‘critical infrastructure’ means an asset, system or part thereof used for transport purposes and located in one or more Member States which is essential for the maintenance of vital societal functions, health, safety, security, defence, economic or social well-being of people, and the disruption or destruction of which would have a significant impact in a Member State as a result of the failure to maintain those functions;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point an d (new): (an d) ‘EuroVelo’ means the European network of long-distance cycle routes that cross and connect the European continent, including the 17 EuroVelo routes in the network;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point an e (new): (an e) ‘network connectivity index’ means an index which indicates the level of integration achieved through the use of services on each transport network and showing their potential, composed of weighted connectivity indexes for the main transport modes which identify the consistency, the quality, non-discriminatory access for all market participants, the diversity of the offer as well as the inter-modality possibilities between transport modes.

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point an f (new): (an f) ‘significant delay’ means projects, operational and technical standards on the core, extensive and comprehensive network which are delayed for more than two years in relation to the implementing deadlines laid down in this Regulation, and in implementing acts provided for therein;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part: 2. The trans-European transport network shall strengthen the social, economic and territorial cohesion of the Union and contribute to the creation of a single European transport area which is competitive, sustainable, efficient and resilient and which increases the benefits for its users and supports inclusive growth. It shall demonstrate European added value by contributing to the objectives laid down in the following four categories:

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i: (i) promotion of zero- and low-emission mobility in line with the relevant Union CO2 reduction targets;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii: (ii) enabling greater use of more sustainable modes of transport, including by further developing a fully interoperable long-distance rail passenger network at high speed and a fully interoperable rail freight network, a reliable inland waterway and short-sea shipping network for passengers and freight across the Union;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv: (iv) reduction of negative externalities including those related to environment, climate, health, congestion and accidents;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point v a (new): (v a) contribution to the deployment of decarbonisation technologies, including through alternative fuels infrastructure, and optimization of synergies with the Regulation (EU) 2022/869 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a; / 1a Regulation (EU) 2022/869 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2022 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure, amending Regulations (EC) No 715/2009, (EU) 2019/942 and (EU) 2019/943 and Directives 2009/73/EC and (EU) 2019/944, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 (OJ L 152, 3.6.2022, p. 45).

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point v b (new): (v b) promotion of active modes infrastructure;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i: (i) accessibility and connectivity of all regions of the Union, paying particular attention to outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii: (ii) reduction of infrastructure quality gaps while increasing the capacity of the network within and between Member States;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii: (iii) for both passenger and freight traffic, efficient coordination and interconnection between transport infrastructure for, on the one hand, long-distance traffic and, on the other, regional and local traffic in order to improve transport services, including in urban nodes;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv a (new): (iv a) European digital interoperable systems for management of all transport modes networks;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv b (new): (iv b) increase the network connectivity index;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i: (i) the removal of infrastructure bottlenecks and the bridging of missing links, both within the transport infrastructures and at connecting points between these, within Member States' territories and between Member States, and connecting, where appropriate, to neighbouring third countries;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii: (iii) the interoperability of European, national, regional and local transport networks through common European technical and operational rules and standards, technical equipment requirements, staff certification, including such as the use of a single Union-wide language for cross-border rail transport;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vii a (new): (vii a) optimisation of the capacity of the rail network;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vii b (new): (vii b) continuous and efficient maintenance programs;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vii c (new): (vii c) greater coordination on infrastructure works between Member State for cross-border projects;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vii d (new): (vii d) eliminating bottle-necks sections, in particular for cross-border links;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point i: (i) ensuring the accessibility for and meeting the mobility and transport needs of users, taking into account in particular the needs of people in situations of vulnerability, including persons with disabilities or reduced mobility and people living in remote regions, including the outermost regions and islands, and in rural and sparsely populated areas, thereby preventing and mitigating mobility poverty;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point ii: (ii) ensuring safe, secure and high-quality standards, including quality of services to the users, for both passenger and freight transport, as well as good working conditions for workers;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point v: (v) ensuring the resilience of infrastructure, in particular on cross-border sections and critical infrastructure;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point vi a (new): (vi a) ensuring, where relevant, the adaptation of parts of the trans-European transport network for the dual use of the infrastructure to address both civilian and defence needs, paying particular attention to key routes of geostrategic importance for the Union;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point vi b (new): (vi b) supporting seamless mobility in the Union through the implementation and strict enforcement of the common technical and operational standards of the infrastructure;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point vi c (new): (vi c) ensuring common European digital and interoperable systems for passengers information and ticketing and freight transport coordination;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point vi d (new): (vi d) ensuring provision of data necessary for digital management of networks;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point vi e (new): (vi e) ensuring adequate maintenance that ensures the quality of the transport infrastructure, and maximises the life cycle value for money invested in infrastructure;

Removed:Article 5 – title: Resource-efficient, resilient network and environmental protection

Removed:Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new): (a a) the development and application of common European rules for implementation of common projects especially in cross border sections;

Removed:Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b: (b) the optimisation of infrastructure integration and interconnection in order to foster multimodality;

Removed:Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f: (f) the taking into account of possible synergies with other networks, including active modes, in particular the trans-European energy or telecommunication networks including the whole electric grid in order to ensure consistency between the recharge infrastructure planning and the respective grid planning ; synergies with the EuroVelo network or network identified in EU Military Requirements for Military Mobility;

Removed:Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g: (g) the development of green, sustainable and climate resilient infrastructure, including infrastructure dedicated to active modes, designed to minimise the negative impact on the health of citizens living around the network, the environment, air and noise pollution, and degradation of ecosystems;

Removed:Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h: (h) the adequate consideration of the resilience of the transport network and its critical infrastructure with regard to a changing climate as well as natural hazards, geopolitical changes and human-made disasters, as well as intentional disruptions including by natural persons or undertakings from third countries, with a view to addressing those challenges; particular consideration shall be given to critical infrastructure, in order to ensure supply in times of disruptions;

Removed:Article 5 – paragraph 3: 3. The environmental assessment of plans and projects shall be carried out in accordance with Council Directive 92/43/EEC49, Directives 2000/60/EC50, 2001/42/EC51, 2002/49/EC52, 2009/147/EC53 and 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council54. For the projects of common interest for which the environmental assessment has not yet been carried out at the date of entry into force of this Regulation, it should also include the assessment of the compliance with the “do no significant harm” principle. Those environmental assessments shall be carried out in strict compliance with the maximum timeframe set in the Smart TEN-T Directive.

Removed:Article 6 – paragraph 3: 3. The core and extended core network shall consist of those parts of the trans-European transport network which shall be developed by the Member States as a matter of priority for achieving the objectives for the development of the trans-European transport network. In order to comply with all deadlines, Member States shall ensure the completion of the core network has priority over the completion of the extended core and comprehensive networks;

Removed:Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new): At the request of a Member State or Member States concerned, in duly justified cases, the Commission may grant exemptions from the requirements of point b, for specific projects deemed essential to ensure necessary military mobility across the Union in line with article 47a of this Regulation.

Removed:Article 8 – paragraph 3: 3. A project of common interest encompasses its entire cycle, including feasibility studies and permission procedures, construction, operation (including maintenance) and evaluation.

Removed:Article 8 – paragraph 4: 4. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the projects are carried out in compliance with relevant Union and national law.

Removed:Article 8 – paragraph 5: 5. The Commission may require Member States by means of an implementing act to establish a single entity for the planning, construction and management of cross-border infrastructure projects of common interest. The relevant European Coordinator shall have the status of observer in the management or supervisory board or in both of that single entity.

Removed:Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new): 5 a. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the projects are maintained in such a way that they provide the same level of service and safety, and ensure sufficient capacity, throughout their lifetime.

Removed:Article 8 – paragraph 5 b (new): 5 b. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure continuity in investment for transport project of common interest. In case of discontinuing or downsizing investment, Member States shall justify their decision, based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis, to the Commission.

Removed:Article 8 – paragraph 5 c (new): 5 c. Where specific permit-granting procedures for priority projects exist under national law, Member States shall ensure that projects of common interest which are part of the core network are handled under those procedures, where and in the manner such treatment is provided for in national legislation applicable to the corresponding types of transport infrastructure. To ensure efficient administrative procedures related to projects of common interest, project promoters and all authorities concerned shall ensure that the most rapid treatment legally possible is given to these projects.

Removed:Article 8 – paragraph 5 d (new): 5 d. By ... [6 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] the Commission shall establish, though an implementing act, a harmonised methodology for the socio-economic cost-benefit analysis of projects of common interest referred to in paragraph 2 and paragraph 5b of this Article. That methodology shall enable a transparent, comparative appraisal of different project proposals under life cycle assessments, including the prioritisation of projects in terms of European added value, notably as regards cross-border sections, missing links, multimodal connecting points and bottlenecks.

Removed:Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) promote the extension of the trans-European transport network policy into third countries, including for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure;

Removed:Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e: (e) facilitate maritime transport and promote short-sea shipping routes with third countries, including third countries in direct proximity to the Union’s outermost regions;

Removed:Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new): (h a) facilitate railway transport with third countries.

Removed:Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new): 1 a. In the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MMF) 2028-2035, a budget envelope dedicated to “external transport” shall be created in the CEF III, in order to increase cooperation with third countries in terms of cross-border projects and infrastructure deployment. That new financial envelope shall be at least 30 % of the amount of the current CEF programme and shall be provided under Heading 5 (Security and Defence) and Heading 6 (Neighbourhood and the world) of the MFF.

Removed:Article 10 – paragraph 2: 2. The core network and extended core network shall consist of those parts of the comprehensive network which shall be developed as a matter of priority for achieving the objectives of the trans-European transport network policy. References to ‘comprehensive network’ in Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 shall be construed as including ‘extended core network’ as defined in this Regulation, until a Member State has already completed its core network. Once a Member state has completed its core network, references to ‘core network’ in Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 shall be construed as including ‘extended core network’ as defined in this Regulation. References to ‘core network’ in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] shall be construed as references to ‘core network’ as defined in this Regulation. References to ‘comprehensive network’ in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] shall be construed as references to ‘extended core network’ and ‘comprehensive network’ as defined in this Regulation.

Removed:Article 11 – paragraph 2: 2. Member States shall take the appropriate measures for the European Transport Corridors to be developed in order to comply with the provisions of this Regulation, by 31 December 2030 for their infrastructure which is part of the core network, unless specified otherwise in this Regulation, and by 31 December 2040 for their infrastructure which is part of the extended core network, unless specified otherwise in this Regulation.

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) increasing the share of freight and passenger transport activity of more sustainable modes of transport in view of a reduction of GHG emissions and pollution from transport;

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b: (b) ensuring enhanced accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the Union while taking into consideration territorial and social cohesion, and in particular the specific case of the outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas;

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d: (d) bridging missing links and removing bottlenecks, particularly in relation to in cross-border sections or cross border links within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2021/1153;

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point e: (e) deploying the necessary infrastructure which ensures a seamless circulation of zero- and low-emission vehicles, vessels and aircrafts using alternative fuels as defined in Regulation (EU) [ ] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure];

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point f: (f) promoting the efficient, seamless and sustainable use of the infrastructure and, where necessary, increasing capacity;

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point g: (g) keeping existing infrastructure operational and optimizing, maintaining, consolidating and upgrading its quality in terms of safety, security, efficiency of the transport system and transport operations, resilience of critical infrastructure as well as climate and disaster resilience, environmental performance, and the continuity of traffic flows;

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point h: (h) improving the quality of services and social conditions for transport workers, accessibility for all users, including persons with disabilities or reduced mobility and other people in situations of vulnerability, preventing and mitigating mobility poverty;

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new): (h a) ensuring the implementation and strict enforcement of the common operational and technical standards;

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point i: (i) implementing and deploying ICT systems for transport and enabling digital enforcement.

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new): (i a) ensuring that sufficient capacity for rail passenger and freight is reserved on the corridors, with a fair share for each, following the integration of Rail Freight Corridors into the European Transport Corridors;

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point i b (new): (i b) seeking synergies across all modes of transport, including active modes, and removing barriers to active mobility, when infrastructure is being upgraded or newly built;

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point i c (new): (i c) adapting, where necessary, the infrastructure to a dual use in order to address both civilian and defence needs, paying particular attention to strategic infrastructure of the Union;

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point i d (new): (i d) updating and, where relevant, constructing new infrastructure, notably to increase capacity for more sustainable modes of transport in accordance with paragraph 1 point (a) of this Article.

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a: (a) contributing to transport emission reduction and increased energy security by promoting the use of zero- and low-emission vehicles and vessels and renewable and low-carbon fuels, through the deployment of corresponding alternative fuels infrastructure in accordance with Regulation (EU) […][on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure];

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b: (b) mitigating exposure of urban and rural areas to negative effects of transiting rail and road transport;

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new): (d a) ensuring equal access for all market participants on the TEN-T infrastructure.

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new): (d b) significant reduction of border waiting times for road freight transport;

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d c (new): (d c) accelerating the construction of "projected new construction lines" in cross-border sections, through a single entity management and a fast track procedure, in order to increase rail freight traffic;

Removed:Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d d (new): (d d) increasing the resilience of the network, with a focus on critical infrastructure and dual-use infrastructure;

Removed:Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) the development of a high performance and seamless fully interoperable rail freight network across the Union;

Removed:Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c: (c) the development of a seamless inland waterways, aviation and maritime infrastructure system for passengers and freight;

Removed:Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d: (d) the development of a safe and secure road network, with sufficient alternative fuel infrastructures, and safe and secure truck parking areas;

Removed:Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e: (e) the development of multimodal and interoperable transport solutions;

Removed:Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point g: (g) the deployment of the necessary infrastructure which ensures a seamless circulation of zero- and low-emission vehicles, vessels and aircrafts, using alternative fuels as defined in Regulation (EU)[…] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure];

Removed:Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new): (g a) the deployment of ICT systems on all modes on the network in order to ensure an efficient use of the infrastructure;

Removed:Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new): (g b) the improvement of connections between the trans-European transport network and the infrastructure networks of neighbouring countries, as well as the improvement of transeuropean transport infrastructure on the territory of neigbouring countries.

Removed:Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new): (1a) By ... [date six months after the entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall complete a study on connecting all Union Capitals, chosen major cities and metropolitan areas with a railway high speed line network. The study shall be developed in cooperation with the Member States which will consult with stakeholders, and especially railway infrastructure managers. The study shall identify the financial instruments to finance the construction of the network. The conclusions of the study shall become the basis for the Member States to develop a European high speed network.

Removed:Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new): (f a) infrastructure related to alternative fuels facilities , as defined in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure];

Removed:Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part: 2. Member States shall ensure that the railway infrastructure of the comprehensive network by 31 December 2050:

Removed:Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a: (a) is electrified as regards line tracks and, to the extent necessary for electric train operations, as regards sidings;

Removed:Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b: Deleted / (see EC amended proposal - point 6)

Removed:Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point d – point i: (i) on double track lines, at least 50% of the train paths for freight trains, and not less than two train paths per hour and direction, can be allocated to freight trains with a length of at least 740 m; in order to ensure seamless cross border operations, those train paths shall be aligned accordingly,

Removed:Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new): At the request of a Member State, in duly justified cases including reasons of cost-efficiency of the service, exemptions for the comprehensive network to the requirements under paragraph 2, first subparagraph, points (a), (d), and (e) may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts. Any request for exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis and an assessment of the impact on interoperability. An exemption shall comply with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a, be coordinated with and agreed by the neighbouring Member State(s) where applicable. / 1a Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (OJ L 138, 26.5.2016, p. 44).

Removed:Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2 a. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, second subparagraph, Member States shall ensure that on the railway infrastructure of the comprehensive network, as of 1 December 2040, in case of construction of a new line, the requirement set out in paragraph 2, point (a), is complied with.

Removed:Article 15 – paragraph 3: 3. Isolated networks are exempted from the requirements under paragraph 2. (see EC amended proposal - point 6) / deleted / deleted / (deleted)

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part: 2. Member States shall ensure that the railway infrastructure of the extended core network by 31 December 2040:

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new): (-a) is fully electrified as regards line tracks and, to the extent necessary for electric train operations, as regards sidings;

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a: (a) meets the requirements set out in Article 15(2), points (c), (d) and (e) / (see EC amended proposal - point 7)

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new): (a a) allows for a prevailing minimum operational line speed of 100 km/h for freight trains on the freight lines of the extended core network;

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b: deleted / (see EC amended proposal - point 7)

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new): At the request of a Member State, in duly justified cases including reasons of cost-efficiency of the service, exemptions may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts in respect of the requirements set in this paragraph, except for the requirements set in Article 15, paragraph 2, points (c) and (d). Any request for exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis and an assessment of the impact on interoperability. An exemption shall comply with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council , be coordinated with and agreed by the neighbouring Member State(s) where applicable.

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2 a. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, second subparaph, Member States shall ensure that on the railway infrastructure of the extended core network network, as of 31 December 2030, in case of construction of a new line, the requirement set out in paragraph 2, point (-a), is complied with.

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part: 3. Member States shall ensure that the railway infrastructure of the core network by 31 December 2030:

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point -a (new): (-a) is fully electrified as regards line tracks and, to the extent necessary for electric train operations, as regards sidings;

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a: (a) meets the requirements set out in Article 15(2), points (c) and (d); / (see EC amended proposal - point 7)

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new): (a a) allows for a prevailing minimum operational line speed of 100 km/h for freight trains on the freight lines of the core network;

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b: deleted / (see EC amended proposal - point 7)

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new): (b a) allows for a prevailing minimum line speed of 160 km/h for passenger trains on the passenger lines of the core network;

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new): At the request of a Member State, in duly justified cases where a Member State is affected by specific geographic or significant physical constraints which prevent the requirements set out in this paragraph, points (ab) and (ba), being complied with on the rail lines on the core network, exemptions may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts in respect of those requirements.

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 3 a (new): 3 a. Member States shall ensure that on the railway infrastructure of the core network network, as of 31 December 2025, in case of construction of a new line, the requirement set out in paragraph 3, point (-a), is complied with.

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part: 4. Member States shall ensure that the railway infrastructure of the core network by 31 December 2040:

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 4 – point b: deleted / (see EC amended proposal - point 7)

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new): At the request of a Member State, in duly justified cases including reasons of cost-efficiency of the service, exemptions to the requirement set out in point (a) of this paragraph may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts. Any request for exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis and an assessment of the impact on interoperability. An exemption shall comply with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and be coordinated with and agreed by the neighbouring Member State(s) where applicable.

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 5: 5. Isolated networks are exempted from the requirements under paragraph 2, 3 and 4; / deleted / deleted

Removed:Article 16 – paragraph 5 a (new): 5 a. Member States shall ensure that the railway infrastructure connections referred to in Article 14(1), point (d), meet the requirements of Article 15(2): / - on the core network by 31 December 2030; / - on the extended core network by 31 December 2040; and / - on the comprehensive network by 31 December 2050. / At the request of a Member State, in duly justified cases including reasons of cost-efficiency of the service, exemptions in respect of the requirements set out in Article 15(2), points (a) and (e) may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts. Any request for exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis and an assessment of the impact on interoperability. An exemption shall comply with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council, be coordinated with and agreed by the neighbouring Member State(s) where applicable.; / At the request of a Member State, in duly justified cases where specific geographic or significant physical constraints prevent such provision, exemptions to the requirement set out in Article 15(2), point (d) may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts.

Removed:Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) ERTMS is equipped, whilst a synchronised and harmonised ERTMS deployment of tracksides and onboards is ensured;

Removed:Article 17 – paragraph 4: 4. Member States shall ensure that the railway infrastructure of the core network, the extended core network and the comprehensive network, including connections referred to in Article 14(1), point (d), is equipped with ERTMS by 31 December 2040.

Removed:Article 17 – paragraph 5: 5. Member States shall ensure that on the railway infrastructure of the core network, the extended core network and the comprehensive network, including connections referred to in Article 14(1), point (d), as of 31 December 2025, in case of construction of a new line or upgrade of the signalling system, ERTMS is being deployed.

Removed:Article 17 – paragraph 6: For isolated networks, at the request of a Member State, in duly justified cases, exemptions may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts in respect of requirements referred to in paragraphs 1 to 5.

Removed:Article 17 – paragraph 6 a (new): 6 a. Member States shall timely inform the concerned parties about ERTMS deployment before the ETCS trackside deployment and before the decommissioning of class B systems.

Removed:Article 17 – paragraph 6 b (new): 6 b. The Commission shall ensure the Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI CCS and TSI INF) are aligned with this Regulation, implying the alignment of provisions as well as the effective implementation.

Removed:Article 17 – paragraph 6 c (new): 6 c. The Commission shall consider to provide, within two years from the date of entry in force of this Regulation, a legislative proposal for establishing a harmonised Rail Traffic Management System in order to improve cross-border operations on the trans-European transport network.

Removed:Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part: 1. Member States shall ensure that, by 31 December 2030, the quality of services provided by infrastructure managers to railway undertakings and terminal operators, technical, administrative and operational requirements for infrastructure use and procedures related to border controls do not prevent the operational performance of rail freight services along the rail freight lines of the European Transport Corridors from meeting the following target values:

Removed:Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) for each internal Union cross-border section, the dwelling time of all freight trains crossing the border does not exceed 15 minutes. Dwelling time of a train on a cross-border section means the total additional transit time that can be attributed to the existence of the border crossing, irrespective of the underlying causes, such as police border controls and procedures or considerations of infrastructural, operational, technical and administrative nature, without taking into account the time that cannot be attributed to the border crossing, such as operational procedures carried out in facilities located in the proximity of the border crossing but not intrinsically related to it;

Removed:Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new): (b a) at least 90% of the passenger trains crossing at least one border of a European Transport Corridor arrive at their destination, or at the external Union border if their destination is outside the Union, at their scheduled time or with a delay of less than 30 minutes.

Removed:Article 18 – paragraph 2: 2. Member States shall modify, as appropriate, contractual agreements referred to in Article 30 of Directive 2012/34/EU and take appropriate measures in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 to meet the target values set out in points (a), (b) and (ba) of the first paragraph.

Removed:Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2 a. The Commission, in close cooperation with all the rail stakeholders, shall ensure that a digital capacity management system, which enables passenger and freight operators to book a cross-border train path across several Member States, will be developed by 31 December 2025. The capacity management system shall be operated by the European Railway Agency. Member States shall fully deploy the system on the European Transport Corridors, core and extended core networks by 31 December 2027.

Removed:Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b: (b) improving the safety of level crossings, and where relevant, converting to railway overpasses or tunnels;

Removed:Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point c: (c) where appropriate, connecting railway transport infrastructure with inland waterway and maritime port, as well as airports infrastructure;

Removed:Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point e: (e) developing and deploying innovative technologies for railways, building in particular on the work of the Shift2Rail and Europe’s Rail Joint Undertakings, notably automatic train operation, including automated shunting and automated brake status testing, advanced traffic management, and digital connectivity for passengers and freight based on ERTMS and digital automatic couplings as well as 5G connectivity;

Removed:Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f: (f) when building or major upgrading railway infrastructure, ensure the continuity and accessibility of pedestrian and cycling paths in order to promote the active modes of transport;

Removed:Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point g: (g) developing innovative alternative fuels technologies for railways, such as hydrogen or battery powered trains, for sections that are exempted from the electrification requirement, where the economic viability of such projects has been established on basis of a cost-benefit analysis;

Removed:Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new): (g a) developing FRMCS technology in order to deploy an ERTMS based on satellite technology;

Removed:Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new): (g b) developing inertial units for the geopositionning component of ERTMS;

Removed:Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point g c (new): (g c) upgrading to double-track rail in bottlenecks sections suffering from capacity barriers;

Removed:Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c: (c) lakes and lagoons;

Removed:Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point g: (g) inland ports, including basic port infrastructure in the form of internal basins, quay walls, berths, jetties, docks, dykes, backfills, platforms, land reclamation and the infrastructure necessary for transport operations within the port area and outside the port area;

Removed:Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point h: (h) associated equipment referred to in paragraph 2;

Removed:Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c: (c) are equipped with facilities to improve the environmental performance of vessels in ports, such as reception facilities, degassing facilities, noise reduction measures, measures to reduce air and water pollution.

Removed:Article 22 – paragraph 2: 2. Member States shall ensure that the inland waterway network, including connections referred to in Article 20(1), point (e), is maintained to enable efficient, reliable and safe navigation for users by ensuring minimum waterway requirements and levels of service and by preventing the deterioration of these minimum requirements, and protecting and preventing deterioration of the current status of parts of the network that already exceed the minimum requirements, or any of its defined underlying criteria (Good Navigation Status).

Removed:Article 22 – paragraph 3 – introductory part: 3. Member States shall, by 31 December 2030, in particular, ensure that:

Removed:Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a: (a) Rivers, canals, lakes, lagoons, inland ports and their access routes provide a navigable channel depth of at least 2.5 m and a minimum height under non-openable bridges of at least 5.25 m at defined reference water levels, which are exceeded at a defined number of days per year on a statistical average. For any newly built or renovated non-openable bridge, Member States shall ensure that its height exceeds that of the lowest bridge of the river basin.

Removed:Article 22 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1: The reference water levels shall be established on the basis of the number of days per year on which the actual water level exceeded the specified reference water level. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts, to be elaborated in close cooperation with such Member States and, if applicable, in consultation with river navigation commissions set up by international agreements, specifying the reference water levels referred to in the previous subparagraph per corridor, per river basin or per waterway section when necessary. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 59(3).

Removed:Article 22 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2: When specifying the reference water levels the Commission shall take into account the requirements which are set out in international conventions and in agreements concluded between Member States, including in the regulations adopted by the river navigation commissions set up by such conventions and agreements, and consult the European coordinators of the European transport corridors concerned.

Removed:Article 22 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part: The Commission shall adopt implementing acts setting out requirements in cooperation with, where applicable, the respective river navigation commissions, complementing the minimum requirements established in accordance with paragraph (3), point (a), second subparagraph, per corridor, per river basin or per waterway section when necessary. These requirements may be related in particular to:

Removed:Article 22 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point e: (e) deployment of alternative energy infrastructure to ensure corridor-wide access to alternative fuels in compliance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure];

Removed:Article 22 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point h: (h) introduction and promotion of new technologies and innovation for zero- and low-carbon energy fuels and propulsion systems.

Removed:Article 22 – paragraph 6: 6. The Commission shall ensure a coherent approach on the application of the good navigation status in the Union and may adopt guidelines thereto. When establishing minimum requirements for paragraphs (e) and (f), the Commission shall ensure that the interoperability between corridors or river basins is not unduly compromised.

Removed:Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new): (c a) improvement of digitalisation and automation processes of infrastructure and fleet, as well as the development of smart inland waterway infrastructure;

Removed:Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point d: (d) modernisation and expansion of the capacity of the infrastructure, including mooring and rest places and their services, necessary for transport and mobility operations within as well as outside the port area and along the waterway;

Removed:Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e: (e) promoting and developing measures to improve the environmental performance of inland waterway transport and transport infrastructure, including zero and low emission vessels using alternative and renewable fuels, as well as alternative, lower-impact vessels and measures to mitigate impacts on water bodies and water-dependent biodiversity, in accordance with the applicable requirements under Union law or relevant international agreements.

Removed:Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new): (e a) developing and deploying means to monitor fairway conditions;

Removed:Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new): (e b) providing active modes infrastructure alongside waterways;

Removed:Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e c (new): (e c) By ...[ two years after the entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall consider presenting a legislative framework, accompanied if appropriate by a legislative proposal, for facilitating cross-border commercial transport operation on inland waterways, including the development of data exchanges in order to enable cooperation mechanisms between Member States;

Removed:Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e d (new): (e d) Member States shall ensure that any new inland waterway infrastructure avoids, where possible, potential barrier to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of free-flowing rivers and biodiversity loss.

Removed:Article 24 – paragraph 1: 1. The European Maritime Space connects and integrates the maritime components described in paragraph 2 with the landside network through the creation or upgrading of short-sea shipping routes between two or more maritime ports on the Union territory or between one or more port(s) on the Union territory and a port on the territory of a neighbouring third country having a coastline on the enclosed seas bordering waters of the Union or in the geographical area of outermost regions, and through the development of maritime ports on the Union territory and their hinterland connections to provide an efficient, viable and sustainable integration with other modes of transport.

Removed:Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point j: (j) associated equipment, which may include, in particular, equipment for traffic and cargo management, for the reduction of negative effects on the environment, for improving energy efficiency, for the reduction of noise, and for the use of alternative fuels, as well as equipment to ensure year-round navigability, including ice-breaking, hydrological surveys, and for dredging and protection of the port and port approaches;

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

Removed:Article 24 – paragraph 4 – point c: (c) it provides the sole point of access to a NUTS 3 region in the comprehensive network;

Removed:Article 24 – paragraph 4 – point d a (new): (d a) it is included in the list set out in Annex II due to its geostrategic importance for the Union.

Removed:Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point a: (a) maritime ports of the comprehensive network will be connected with the rail and road infrastructure and, where possible, with inland waterways,

Removed:Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new): (a a) the requirement of a rail connection shall not apply to maritime ports located on islands without a rail network;

Removed:Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b: (b) any maritime port of the comprehensive network that serves freight traffic offers at least one multimodal freight terminal inside the port or in its vicinity with a direct rail connection, which is open to all operators and users in a non-discriminatory way and which applies transparent and non-discriminatory charges;

Removed:Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point d: (d) maritime ports of the comprehensive network connected to inland waterways are equipped with handling capacity for inland waterway vessels.

Removed:Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new): (d a) Member States shall designate the entity responsible for the implementation of paragraph 2, points (a) and (b), based on each port’s governance and existing rail network structure.

Removed:Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) upgrading maritime access, such as breakwaters, sea channels, fairways, locks, dredging and navigational aids;

Removed:Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b: (b) construction, maintenance or upgrading basic port infrastructure, such as internal basins, sustainable alternative fuels infrastructure, quay walls, berths, jetties, docks, dykes, backfills and land reclamation;

Removed:Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new): (b a) modernisation and expansion of the capacity of the rail infrastructure necessary for transport operations within, as well as outside, the port area;

Removed:Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point d: (d) introduction and promotion of new technologies and innovation for zero and low carbon energy fuels and propulsion systems, including wind propulsion;

Removed:Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point g: (g) promoting zero and low emission vessels serving and operating short-sea shipping links, and developing measures to improve the environmental performance of maritime transport for port call and supply chain optimisation in accordance with the applicable requirements under Union law or relevant international agreements.

Removed:Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new): (g a) promoting ferry transport as a sustainable mode of passenger transport, including in urban nodes, where applicable;

Removed:Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new): (g b) improving infrastructure with the aim of increasing the share of freight, including for short-sea shipping links, that transfers from road and air transport to maritime or inland waterways and rail transport, in order to reduce negative external costs such as emissions and congestion;

Removed:Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point g c (new): (g c) improving access to outermost and other remote, insular and peripheral regions.

Removed:Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a – point x: (x) infrastructure mitigating impact on environment, including fauna preservation or noise mitigation technologies;

Removed:Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point e: (e) connections of the freight terminals to the other modes in the trans-European transport network;

Removed:Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new): (f a) access routes and last mile connection to multimodal passenger hubs, including infrastructure for active modes.

Removed:Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) the safety of road transport infrastructure is ensured, monitored and, when necessary, improved in accordance with Directive 2019/1936 amending Directive 2008/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council62;

Removed:Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new): (c a) the roads are designed, built or upgraded and maintained with the most resource-efficient and climate-proof materials;

Removed:Article 29 – paragraph 1 a (new): 1 a. Within a year after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission, in line with Article 6c of the Road infrastructure Safety management Directive, shall consider adopting implementing acts to establish common specifications, relating to Member States' procedures aiming at ensuring the operational use of their road markings and road signs, with regard to the effective readability and detectability of road markings and road signs for human drivers and automated driver assistance systems. These specifications shall include minimum performance requirements on the visibility and state of the traffic signs, signals, and road markings.

Removed:Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part: (a) the road is specially designed, built or upgraded for motor traffic, as well as sufficiently maintained, and:

Removed:Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i: (i) provides, except at special points or temporarily, separate carriageways for the two directions of traffic, separated from each other by a dividing strip not intended for traffic or by other means guaranteeing the same level of safety;

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

Removed:Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c: (c) safe and secure parking areas are available, by 31 December 2040, at a maximum distance of 100 km from each other, providing 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;

Removed:Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2 a. By ... [ six months after the entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall consider submitting a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council concerning the creation of a Single European Digital Enforcement Area (SEDEA), in order to enable responsible enforcement authorities to conduct non-discriminatory targeted risk-based controls, contactless and paperless inspections based on access to real-time digital data on professional drivers, operators, commercial vehicles and cargo, including the harmonising of risk-rating systems, electronic exchange of documents on posting of drivers via the IMI system, as well as the incorporation of the requirements of eFTI regulation.

Removed:Article 29 – paragraph 4: 4. At the request of a Member State, in duly justified cases, exemptions from the requirement set out in paragraph 2, point (a), may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts, in particular where the traffic density does not exceed 10,000 vehicles per day in both directions, or when there are specific geographic or significant physical constraints, as long as an appropriate level of safety is ensured. After the full implementation of digital enforcement capabilities related to Directive 96/53/EC, the Commission may adopt implementing acts exempting Member States from the requirements to introduce or maintain the weigh in motion systems, referred to in paragraph 2, point (d) of this Article. Any request for exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis, the assessment of specific geographic or significant physical constraints and/or of potential negative impacts on environment and biodiversity of the investments.

Removed:Article 30 – paragraph 3: 3. Member States shall ensure that the road infrastructure of the core network and extended core network meets the requirements set out in Article 29(2), points (b) and (c) by 31 December 2030.

Removed:Article 30 – paragraph 5: 5. At the request of a Member State, in duly justified cases, exemptions from the requirement set out in Article 29 (2), point (a), may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts, in particular where the traffic density does not exceed 10,000 vehicles per day in both directions, or when there are specific geographic or significant physical constraints, as long as these roads meet a high level of safety according to the infrastructure safety management directive (EU)2019/1936. Any request for exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis, the assessment of specific geographic or significant physical constraints and/or of potential negative impacts on environment and biodiversity of the investments.

Removed:Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) improvement and promotion of road safety, taking into account the needs of vulnerable users and road users in all their diversity, in particular persons with reduced mobility, and ensuring proper enforcement, also cross-border, of the related legislation;

Removed:Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c: (c) introduction of innovative, including digital technologies to improve the control of compliance with the Union road transport legal framework, including smart and automated enforcement tools and 5G communication infrastructure in order to facilitate the introduction of smart solutions and systems, such as SEDEA;

Removed:Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point d: (d) when building or upgrading road infrastructure, simultaneously build or upgrade connected or paralell infrastructure for active mobility and ensure the continuity and accessibility of pedestrian and cycling paths in order to promote the active modes of transport.

Removed:Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point g: (g) air transport infrastructure with a total annual passenger traffic volume of more than four million passengers provides for pre-conditioned air supply to stationary aircraft.

Removed:Article 33 – paragraph 2: 2. At the request of a Member State, the Commission may, in duly justified cases, grant exemptions by means of implementing acts in respect of the requirements set out in paragraph 1, points (b) and (g). Any request for exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis or related to the specific geographic or significant physical constraints, including the non-existence of a railway system on the territory.

Removed:Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point e: (e) improving sustainability and mitigating climate, environmental and noise impacts, in particular by introducing new technologies and innovation, alternative fuels, zero- and low emission aircraft and zero and low carbon infrastructure in accordance with Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] and Regulation (EU) […] [on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport].

Removed:Article 35 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part: By ...[ one year after the entry into force of this Regulation], Member States shall conduct a market and prospective analysis on multimodal freight terminals on their territory. This analysis shall at least:

Removed:Article 35 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a: (a) examine the current and the future traffic flows of freight, including traffic flows of freight transported by road, rail, air and water;

Removed:Article 35 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2: Member States shall consult shippers, transport and logistics operators which operate on their territory, as well as relevant entities. They shall take into account the results of the consultation in their analysis.

Removed:Article 35 – paragraph 4: 4. On the basis of the analysis under paragraph 3, Member States shall elaborate an action plan for the development of a multimodal freight terminal network and designate the responsible entity for the deployment. The results of the analysis and the action plan shall be submitted to the Commission no later than six months after finalising the analysis, together with a list of rail road terminals which the Member State proposes to add in Annexes I and II.

Removed:Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) are connected to the modes of transport which are available in the area, where feasible;

Removed:Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point b: (b) are equipped with at least one recharging and refuelling stations as defined in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure], used for hydrogen, dedicated to serve heavy-duty vehicles, by 31 December 2030;

Removed:Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii: (ii) the provision of interoperable information flows within a terminal and between the transport modes along the logistic chain and the terminal.

Removed:Article 37 – paragraph 2: 2. Member States shall ensure in a fair and non-discriminatory manner that multimodal freight terminals referred to in Article 35(1) and which are connected to the rail network, by 31 December 2030, have enough transhipment capacity and are able to handle all types of intermodal loading units if they are classified as intermodal terminals and if they carry out vertical transhipment.

Removed:Article 37 – paragraph 5: 5. At the request of a Member State, in duly justified cases, exemptions from the obligations under paragraphs 2 to 4 may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts where investment in infrastructure cannot be justified in socio-economic cost-benefit terms, in particular when the terminal is located in a spatially restricted area.

Removed:Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new): (e a) enabling the digital enforcement of the relevant Union law;

Removed:Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new): (e b) promoting multimodal transport infrastructure that facilitates an effective modal shift towards sustainable transport modes.

Removed:Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point c: (c) first and last mile connections between and to these access points, including active mobility, light rail and other public transport infrastructure.

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) availability of alternative fuels recharging and refuelling infrastructure, including in multimodal freight terminals and for public transport in full compliance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure];

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i: (i) adoption of a publicly accessible of a sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) in line with Annex V that includes notably measures to integrate the different modes of transport, to evaluate their affordability and accessibility for users to address mobility poverty, to promote efficient zero- and low-emission mobility including active modes and public transport, as well as zero- and low-emission urban logistics, to reduce air and noise pollution and that takes long-distance trans-European transport flows into consideration;

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii: (ii) collection and submission to the Commission of urban mobility data per urban node covering at minimum greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and accessibility and affordability of public and private mobility service, including for vulnerable road users and for people with reduced mobility, as well as data on air and noise pollution. Where possible, the data collected should be disaggregated on age, gender and disability. Thereafter these data shall be submitted every year;

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii a (new): (ii a) the adoption of concrete measures fostering the wider deployment of information and communications technology (ICT) tools and intelligent transport systems (ITS), with open access to all operators, to allow optimised itineraries for vehicles with a view to improving the management of traffic flows, reducing congestion, air pollution and improving road safety, as well as real-time information on availability of alternative fuels infrastructure.

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii b (new): (ii b) the assessment and the description of possible solutions to address the investment needs required to meet the obligations under this Article and to prevent bottlenecks in urban nodes.

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i: (i) for passenger transport: sustainable, seamless and safe interconnection between rail, road, air, the active modes of transport, including public transport and, where possible, EuroVelo infrastructures, and, as appropriate, inland waterway and maritime infrastructure;

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii: (ii) for passenger transport: ability for passengers to access information, book, pay their journeys and retrieve their tickets through multimodal digital mobility services, and enabling single ticketing, where possible, when different operators are involved;

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii: (iii) for freight transport: sustainable, seamless and safe interconnection between rail, road, and, as appropriate, inland waterway, air and maritime infrastructure as well as appropriate connections with multimodal freight terminals and facilities, and safe and secure truck parking areas;

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv: (iv) the development of multimodal passenger hubs to facilitate first and last mile connections which are equipped with at least one recharging and refuelling station as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure], used for hydrogen, dedicated to serve heavy-duty vehicles;

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point d: (d) by 31 December 2040: the development of at least one multimodal freight terminal allowing for sufficient transhipment capacity to meet urban logistics needs and ensure last mile connections 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.

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new): (d a) from 1 January 2026, Union funding for projects of common interest related to urban nodes is conditional to the adoption of SUMPs in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex V.

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 2: 2. The Commission shall, in close cooperation with Member States and their regional and local authorities, adopt, no later than one year after the entry into force of this Regulation an implementing act establishing a methodology for the data to be collected by the Member States referred to under point (ii) of paragraph (b). When doing so, the availability and accessibility of data at local level, as well as existing local and regional urban mobility plans, shall be taken into consideration. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 59(3).

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 2 a (new): By ... [one year after the entry into force of this Regulation], the Member States shall designate a national SUMP contact point and shall establish a national SUMP programme with the aim of supporting the urban nodes to adopt and implement the SUMP’s which are referred to in point (b), sub-point (i). The national SUMP contact point and the national SUMP programme shall in particular provide technical assistance and expert support for the preparation and implementation of SUMPs. It shall, in collaboration with the Commission, regularly monitor the proper implementation of SUMPs, progress towards sectoral policy objectives, including decarbonisation, road safety, coherences with Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans, Sustainable Urban Logistics Plans, and other relevant plans. The national SUMP contact point shall foster exchange of best practices between urban nodes and may issue recommendations in case of non-compliance with the minimum requirements and standards.

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 2 b (new): By 31 December 2025 at the latest, the Commission shall present implementing acts with harmonised safety standards for cycling and pedestrian transport infrastructure.

Removed:Article 41 – paragraph 1 – introductory part: In the promotion of projects of common interest related to urban nodes, and in addition to the general priorities set out in Articles 12 and 13, urban nodes shall ensure:

Removed:Article 41 – paragraph 1 – point b: (b) mitigation of the exposure of urban areas to negative effects of transiting rail and road transport, in particular in the most affected areas, including integration of infrastructure for active modes within newly built or upgraded rail and road infrastructure, including bridges;

Removed:Article 41 – paragraph 1 – point c: (c) promotion of efficient and low-noise zero-emission or sustainable transport and mobility, including greening urban fleets;

Removed:Article 41 – paragraph 1 – point d: (d) increase of the modal share of public transport and of active modes, including by providing secure bicycle parking at train and bus stations, with dedicated charging areas for e-bikes, as well as safe and secure infrastructure for active modes;

Removed:Article 41 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new): (e a) increase of accessibility and connectivity between urban and rural areas and unhindered access to smart, sustainable and affordable transport;

Removed:Article 41 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new): (e b) increase, where relevant, metro/light rail connections between bottleneck sections between two cross-border urban nodes.

Removed:Article 42 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new): (f a) for SEDEA: all infrastructure upgrades necessary to enable real-time data exchange between commercial vehicles and enforcement authorities.

Removed:Article 43 – paragraph 1 – introductory part: 1. Member States shall promote projects of common interest which both provide efficient freight transport services that use the infrastructure of the trans-European transport network and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other negative environmental impacts, such as air and noise pollution, and which aim to:

Removed:Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point e: (e) improve links to the most vulnerable and isolated parts of the Union, in particular the outermost regions, and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas, in order to facilitate regular and frequent services.

Removed:Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) support and promote the decarbonisation of transport through transition to zero- and low-emission vehicles, vessels, locomotives and aircraft powered by alternative and renewable fuels and other innovative and sustainable transport and network technologies;

Removed:Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new): (a a) create appropriate conditions to promote and deploy sustainable emerging technologies like automated train operations, autonomous vehicles, passenger and freight drones in order to safeguard Union's leadership on those technologies and encourage private and public investments in the infrastructure needed for new modes of mobility, such as urban last mile drone operations, elevated cycle paths, maglev trains and hyperloop;

Removed:Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point b: (b) make possible the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency, introduce zero- and low-emission solutions, including hydrogen, biofuels and electricity supply systems, as well as other new solutions such as sustainable fuels, and provide corresponding infrastructure. Such infrastructure may include bi-directional grid access, wireless or inductive units without any connector, pipelines and other facilities necessary for the energy supply, may take account of the infrastructure-vehicle interface and may encompass ICT systems for transport. Transport infrastructure may serve as energy hub to serve different transport modes and stabilise the grid, while contributing to the deployment of sustainable energy solutions;

Removed:Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point c: (c) support the take-up and deployment of new digital technologies, in particular promote connectivity infrastructure with uninterrupted coverage across the European Transport Corridors to ensure the highest level and performance of digital infrastructure and reach higher levels of automation particularly in the rail sector;

Removed:Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point e: (e) improve the operation, management, accessibility, interoperability, multimodality and efficiency of the network, including through the development of multimodal digital mobility services, the development of “Mobility as a Service” solutions, including in territories where exemptions from TEN-T technical requirements have been granted, and the development of infrastructure that allows for seamless multimodality, such as high-speed rail, night trains, and city train/tram connection at airports;

Removed:Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point g: (g) promote efficient ways to provide accessible and comprehensive information to all users and providers of transport services regarding the environmental impacts of their transport choices, based on a full life cycle approach established under a common methodology as set out in Article 8 of this Regulation;

Removed:Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point h: (h) promote measures to reduce and internalise external costs, such as congestion, damage to health and pollution of any kind including noise and emissions;

Removed:Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point k: (k) further advance the development and deployment of ICT systems and new technologies for transport within and between modes of transport, with a particular focus on rail;

Removed:Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new): (k a) coordinate, where relevant, the implementation of the innovative technological developments and deployments included in paragraph 1 with neighbouring countries, particularly in cross-border sections.

Removed:Article 45 – paragraph 1: 1. Member States shall ensure that transport infrastructure provides for safe and secure passenger and freight movements, including by guaranteeing an adequate level of maintenance over the life-time of the transport infrastructure.

Removed:Article 46 – paragraph 1 – introductory part: 1. When planning infrastructure, Member States shall ensure the highest level of the security and the resilience of the transport infrastructure to climate change, natural hazards, geopolitical changes, human-made disasters, as well as intentional disruptions, including by natural persons or undertakings from third countries, affecting the functioning of the Union transport system. When implementing projects of common interest, Member States shall take into consideration:

Removed:Article 46 – paragraph 1 – point c: (c) structural infrastructure quality during its whole lifecycle, with particular attention to the future projected climate and environmental conditions;

Removed:Article 46 – paragraph 1 – point d: (d) civil protection needs to react to disruptions, as well as for the transport of dangerous goods;

Removed:Article 46 – paragraph 1 – point e: (e) cyber-security and resilience of infrastructure, with particular attention to the participation or contribution by natural persons or undertaking from third countries in strategic and cross-border infrastructure.

Removed:Article 46 – paragraph 2: 2. Projects of common interest for which an environmental impact assessment must be carried out in compliance with Directive 2011/92/UE shall be subject to climate proofing. The climate proofing shall be undertaken based on the latest available best practice and guidance to ensure that transport infrastructures are resilient to the adverse impacts of climate change, through a climate vulnerability and risk assessment, including through relevant adaptation measures, and through integration of the project life cycle costs of greenhouse gas emissions in the cost-benefit analysis. Such requirement does not apply to projects for which the environmental impact assessment has been completed before entry into force of this Regulation.

Removed:Article 46 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2 a. Member States shall establish “Green Lanes” for the continued functioning of supply chains, as well as essential travel along the trans-European transport network, in order to avoid possible shortages of essential goods and ensure the performance of the transport infrastructures in case of emergency, in strict cooperation with the Commission and European Coordinators.

Removed:Article 46 – paragraph 2 b (new): 2 b. By 31 December 2025, Members States shall carry out an assessment to identify, on their core and comprehensive network, all existing transport critical infrastructures, including in respect of all modes, and assess their resilience to climate change, through a climate and environmental vulnerability test and risk assessment. By 31 December 2029, Member States shall adopt all the adaptation measures required to update those infrastructures.

Removed:Article 47 – title: Risks to security, public order and strategic autonomy of the Union

Removed:Article 47 – paragraph 1: 1. Member States shall notify the Commission of any project of common interest in their territory with the participation of or contribution of any kind by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country with a view to allow assessment of its impact on security or public order in the Union and ensure fair competition in public procurement. This obligation shall not apply to foreign direct investments notified to the Commission and other Member States pursuant to Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/452.

Removed:Article 47 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new): (f a) the conformity of the planned project of common interest with the requirements and standards under this Regulation.

Removed:Article 47 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2: In addition, Member States shall provide any information, relevant for the assessment undertaken by the Commission pursuant to points (a), (b) and (c) of the second subparagraph of paragraph 5.

Removed:Article 47 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2 a. Where a Member State considers that a foreign direct investment undergoing screening in another Member State is likely to affect its security or public order, or has information relevant for such screening, it may provide comments to the Member State undertaking that screening. The Member State providing comments shall simultaneously also send them to the Commission. / The Commission shall notify the other Member States that comments have been provided.

Removed:Article 47 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2: The Member State where the project of common interest is planned shall ensure that the additional information requested by the Commission is made available to the Commission no later than three months after the request.

Removed:Article 47 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3: The Member State where the project of common interest is planned may request the natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country to provide the information referred to in paragraph 2 and 3. The natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country concerned shall provide the information requested no later than three months after the request. The Member State shall verify that the information provided by the natural person or undertaking of the third country is correct.

Removed:Article 47 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1: Where the Commission considers that the participation of or contribution of any kind by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country is likely to affect critical infrastructure on the trans-European transport network on grounds of standardisation, security or public order, or has relevant information in relation to that participation or contribution, or the project of common interest concerned, it shall issue a decision addressed to the Member State where the project of common interest is planned.

Removed:Article 47 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2: Critical infrastructure thereby means an asset, system or part thereof used for transport purposes and located in Member States which is essential for the maintenance of vital societal functions, health, safety, security, defence, economic or social well-being of people, and the disruption or destruction of which would have a significant impact in a Member State as a result of the failure to maintain those functions.

Removed:Article 47 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part: In determining whether the participation of a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country is likely to affect critical infrastructure on grounds of standardisation, security or public order, the Commission shall consider its potential effects on, inter alia on:

Removed:Article 47 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part: In determining whether a foreign participation or contribution is likely to affect security or public order, the Commission shall also take into account, in particular:

Removed:Article 47 – paragraph 6: 6. The Commission shall issue a decision pursuant to paragraph 4 no later than three months following the receipt of information pursuant to paragraph 3. The decision of the Commission shall be addressed to the Member State where the project of common interest is planned and it shall be sent to the other Member States. In case the participation of or contribution of any kind by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country is a foreign direct investment as defined in point 1 of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2019/452 not undergoing screening by the Member State where the foreign direct investment is planned or completed, the Commission shall issue such decision, where justified, pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2019/452.

Removed:Article 47 – paragraph 7: 7. The Member State in which the project of common interest is planned to be implemented by, or with the participation of or contribution of any kind by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country shall take utmost account of the Commission's decision. In case the Commission’s decision states that the foreign participation or contribution is likely to affect security or public order, the Member State concerned shall prohibit the foreign participation in or contribution to the project.

Removed:Article 47 a (new): Article 47 a / Military mobility / 1. When constructing or upgrading infrastructure on the trans-European transport network, Member States shall assess the need, relevance and feasibility to go beyond the requirements set out in Chapter III, for the purpose of accommodating the weight, size or scale of military transport of troops and material. / 2. By ... [one year after the entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall carry out a study to identify possibilities for short-notice large-scale movements across the Union, including strategic routes, in view of improving the dual-use of the infrastructure of the trans-European transport network. The study shall provide elements for long-term infrastructure planning for dual use mobility purposes. In the course of that study, the Commission shall consult the Member States.

Removed:Article 48 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) the infrastructure of the trans-European transport network is maintained in a way that it provides the same level of service and safety during its lifetime, ensuring a forward-looking approach to maintenance work, which must be carried out to the very latest standards of user safety throughout the network. Maintenance works that result in a limitation or non-availability of rail infrastructure are managed according to the rules set out in Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/2075;

Removed:Article 48 – paragraph 1 – point c: (c) maintenance needs and costs over the life-time of the infrastructure are taken into account from feasibility studies and the planning phase of construction or upgrading;

Removed:Article 48 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new): (d a) compliance with paragraph 1, points (b) and (c) is a precondition for receiving funding from the CEF.

Removed:Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new): The Commission, in coordination with the European Coordinators, shall establish a core network monitoring plan on maintenance at European level. This monitoring plan should, among others, evaluate the compliance of Member States with the requirements set in paragraph 1, study the state of play of the maintenance on the core network and identify gaps in the quality requirements of infrastructure, especially in critical infrastructure. The Commission shall provide Member States with recommendations on targeted measures to improve the maintenance of the network. The Commission shall also present progress reports every two years.

Removed:Article 49 – paragraph 1: Transport infrastructure, including services connected to it, shall allow seamless mobility and accessibility for all users, in particular persons with disabilities or reduced mobility, older persons, persons living in outermost regions and other remote, rural, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions and sparsely populated areas, as well as other people experiencing accessibility, connectivity, economic or other barriers to transport, thereby also contributing to the mitigation of transport poverty.

Removed:Article 50 – paragraph 1: 1. European Transport Corridors are an instrument to facilitate the coordinated implementation of parts of the trans-European transport network located on the core and extended core network and are intended, in particular, to improve cross-border links to remove bottlenecks within the Union, and to improve connections with neighbouring countries.

Removed:Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point b: (b) interoperability, continuity and accessibility of the network;

Removed:Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point c: (c) a coordinated development of infrastructure, in particular in cross-border sections, notably in view of developing a fully interoperable rail freight system as well as a long-distance rail passenger network at high speed, as well as a fully interoperable inland waterways transport system;

Removed:Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new): (d a) promoting the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure.

Removed:Article 50 – paragraph 3: 3. European Transport Corridors shall enable Member States and neighbouring countries to achieve a coordinated and synchronised approach with regard to investment in infrastructure.

Removed:Article 50 – paragraph 4: 4. The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and the European Maritime Space are the horizontal priorities for the implementation of the trans-European transport network. They shall ensure the timely deployment of ERTMS on the entire network and the integration of maritime and inland waterway links into the trans-European transport network.

Removed:Article 51 – paragraph 5 – point b: (b) draw up a work plan together with the Member States concerned, with the involvement of the neighbouring countries concerned, and monitor its implementation in accordance with Article 53;

Removed:Article 51 – paragraph 5 – point d: (d) report, in due time, to the Member States, and the neighbouring countries concerned, to the Commission, to the Parliament and, as appropriate, to all other entities directly involved in the development of the European Transport Corridor or horizontal priority on any difficulties encountered and, in particular when the development of a corridor or horizontal priority is being impeded, with a view to helping to find appropriate solutions;

Removed:Article 51 – paragraph 5 – point e: (e) draw up an annual status report on the progress achieved in implementing the European Transport Corridors and horizontal priorities. This annual status report shall be presented to the Parliament, and shall focus on the progress made on key priorities and investments, describe the nature of problems encountered in their implementation and propose solutions.

Removed:Article 51 – paragraph 6 – point a: (a) cooperate closely with the rail freight governance to identify and prioritise investment needs for rail freight on the rail freight lines of the European Transport Corridors with the aim to develop a single integrated governance structure for the European Transport Corridors;

Removed:Article 51 – paragraph 6 – point a a (new): (a a) facilitate contacts between the designated authorities, as set in the Smart TEN-T Directive, in the context of the permit-granting procedures for projects that concern two or more Member States;

Removed:Article 51 – paragraph 6 – point a b (new): (a b) facilitate, where relevant, contacts and coordination between maritime and inland waterways representatives in order to increase their synergies;

Removed:Article 51 – paragraph 7 – point a: (a) identify and prioritise investment needs for the rail passenger and freight lines of the European Transport Corridors;

Removed:Article 51 – paragraph 7 – point b: (b) monitor administrative, operational and interoperability aspects of passenger traffic on the rail passenger lines of the European Transport Corridors, including monitoring the accessibility and performance of rail passenger services, identifying shortcoming and constraints with a particular focus on the cross-border dimension;

Removed:Article 51 – paragraph 7 – point b a (new): (b a) identify investment needs for the inland waterways, as well as road sections of the European Transport Corridors;

Removed:Article 51 – paragraph 7 – point b b (new): (b b) identify dual use mobility needs;

Removed:Article 51 – paragraph 7 – point b c (new): (b c) analyse the cross-border mobility needs in Union cross-border regions and encourage Member States on the sections concerned, in cooperation with the relevant regional and local authorities, to jointly establish cross-border mobility plans with targeted measures in order to increase cross border connections and the network connectivity index.

Removed:Article 51 – paragraph 8: 8. Pursuant to Article 14(4) of Regulation (EU) No 2021/1153, the Commission shall request the opinion of the European Coordinator when examining applications for Union funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for European Transport Corridors or horizontal priorities in the remit of the European Coordinator’s mandate, in order to ensure the consistency and advancement of each corridor or horizontal priority,while taking into account the increase of network connectivity indexes. The European Coordinator shall verify whether projects proposed by the Member States, or by neighbouring countries where applicable, for CEF co-funding are consistent with the priorities of the work plan.

Removed:Article 51 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 (new): When applications for Union funding under the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) for European Transport Corridors or horizontal priorities in the remit of the European Coordinator’s mandate are submitted, the relevant European Coordinator shall assess those applications against their consistency with and the advancement of each European transport corridor or horizontal priority, while taking into account the increase of network connectivity indexes. The European Coordinator shall forward their assessment to the Commission.

Removed:Article 51 – paragraph 9: 9. If the European Coordinator is unable to carry out his or her mandate satisfactorily and in accordance with the requirements laid down in this Article, the Commission, upon consultation with the Parliament, may at any time terminate that mandate and designate a new European Coordinator in accordance with the procedure set out in paragraph 1.

Removed:Article 52 – paragraph 2: 2. The “Corridor Forum” shall be formally established and chaired by the European Coordinator. The Member States concerned shall agree on the membership of the Corridor Forum for their part of the European Transport Corridor and ensure representation of the rail freight governance, maritime ports and inland waterways representatives, as well as, when appropriate, urban nodes, the relevant regional and local authorities, and the designated authorities as defined in the Smart TEN-T Directive. Neighbouring countries shall be consulted by the Commission on the membership of the Corridor Forum for their parts of the European Transport Corridor.

Removed:Article 52 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part: With the agreement of the Member States concerned, and after consulting the neighbouring countries concerned, the European Coordinator may set up and chair corridor working groups which focus on:

Removed:Article 52 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new): (g a) ensuring consistency between the national and European plans;

Removed:Article 52 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g b (new): (g b) military mobility and dual-use infrastructure.

Removed:Article 52 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new): Representatives of the rail freight governance shall be invited to relevant forum of European Transport Corridors . Similarly, European Transport Corridors Coordinators shall be invited to attend relevant Executive meetings of the rail freight governance.

Removed:Article 52 – paragraph 4: 4. The consultative Forum for the horizontal priorities shall be established and chaired by the European Coordinator. The Member States concerned and where appropriate the neighbouring countries concerned and representatives of the relevant sectors, including the designated authorities as defined in the Smart TEN-T Directive , 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.

Removed:Article 52 – paragraph 6: 6. The European Coordinator shall consult regional and local authorities, the designated authorities as defined in the Smart TEN-T Directive, urban nodes, infrastructure managers, including port designated entities, rail, maritime and inland waterway operators , 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.

Removed:Article 52 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new): To set up a future strong and centralised EU Level ERTMS governance including governing funding, National Implementation Plans (NIP) planning, resourcing, market uptake, migration and transition, the European Coordinator for ERTMS, including national Infrastructure Managers and Railway Undertakings representatives, shall facilitate and promote such governance ensuring the timely and harmonised deployment;

Removed:Article 52 – paragraph 6 a (new): 6 a. The European Coordinator may cooperate with international organisations, for activities related to the European Transport Corridors which extend to neighbouring countries that are members of those international organisations.

Removed:Article 53 – paragraph 1: 1. Each European Coordinator of the European Transport Corridors and the two horizontal priorities shall draw up, at the latest two years after the entry into force of this Regulation and thereafter every two years, a work plan that provides a detailed analysis of the state of implementation of the corridor or horizontal priority under his/her competence and its compliance with the requirements of this Regulation as well as the priorities for its future development.

Removed:Article 53 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1: The work plan shall be prepared in close cooperation with the Member States concerned and in consultation of the Corridor Forum and rail freight governance, or consultative forum of the horizontal priorities. The European Coordinator shall also involve, where appropriate, the neighbouring countries concerned and relevant international organisations in the preparation of the work plan. The work plan of the European Transport Corridors shall be approved by the Member States concerned. The neighbouring countries concerned shall be consulted on the work plan of the European Transport Corridors. The Commission shall submit the work plan to the European Parliament and the Council for information.

Removed:Article 53 – paragraph 3 – point c: (c) an identification of the missing links and bottlenecks hampering the development of the corridor, with particular attention to the cross-border sections;

Removed:Article 53 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new): (c a) an analysis of the state of play of cross-border sections with a view of identifying challenges and proposing concrete measures to comply with the dates set out in this Regulation and the coherence of the financial programming of the Member States concerned to achieve this aim.

Removed:Article 53 – paragraph 3 – point e: (e) a description of possible solutions to address the investment needs and bottlenecks, in particular for the passenger and freight lines of the corridor, in order to meet the deadlines;

Removed:Article 53 – paragraph 3 – point f: (f) a plan with intermediate targets for the removal of physical, technical, digital, operational and administrative barriers between and within transport modes and for the enhancement of efficient and accessible multimodal transport with particular attention to rail and its cross-border sections and national missing links;

Removed:Article 53 – paragraph 3 – point f – subparagraph 1 (new): For the analysis of the administrative barriers and the preparation of the plan, the European Coordinator shall take into account the recommendations of the European Court of Auditors, the works of the designated authorities as set in the Smart TEN-T Directive, as well as the recommendations of any relevant authorities.

Removed:Article 53 – paragraph 4 – introductory part: 4. The European Coordinator shall support Member States and, where appropriate, neighbouring countries in implementing the work plan, in particular as regards:

Removed:Article 53 – paragraph 4 – point a: (a) the priority setting in national planning, through the identification of implementation problems and bottlenecks, including operational and administrative issues, on each corridor or for each horizontal priority;

Removed:Article 53 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new): (c a) monitoring project progress trends, and signalling early to the Commission potential significant delays;

Removed:Article 54 – paragraph 1: 1. Based on the first work plan of the European Coordinators, the Commission shall adopt an implementing act for each work plan of the European Transport Corridors and the two horizontal priorities. This implementing act shall set out the priorities for infrastructure and investment planning and for timing in accordance with Article 6(1).

Removed:Article 54 – paragraph 4 a (new): 4 a. Based on the annual work plan of the European Coordinators, the Commission shall submit an annual implementation report to the European Parliament and national Parliaments detailing what measures it took in order to guarantee the completion of the network as laid out in this Regulation. / The annual implementation report shall comprise a country by country reporting for each Transport Corridor and shall: / (a) include a forecast which projects, technical and operational standards, on each Transport Corridor are in danger of missing the deadlines as set out in this Regulation; / (aa) include an analysis of the investments required in the long-term maintenance plans, as set out in Article 48, on each Transport Corridor, as well as any identified shortcoming in maintenance or the financing resources required; / (b) include an explanation why the Commission did not start infringement procedures related to projects identified in point (a); / (c) inform about ongoing infringement procedures; / (d) inform about derogations from operational and technical standards; / (e) include an assessment about the impact of granted derogations from technical and operational standards and deadlines as defined in this Regulation on neighbouring countries.

Removed:Article 54 a (new): Article 54 a / High-level agreements with neighbouring countries / 1. Based on the first work plan of the European Coordinators, high-level agreements may be concluded between the Union and the neighbouring countries concerned for each work plan of the European Transport Corridors and for the two horizontal priorities where relevant. / 2. The high-level agreements referred to in this Article shall set out the priorities for infrastructure and investment planning and for funding. They shall also include provisions on the communication by the neighbouring countries of regular reports on the progress achieved in implementing projects, indicating in particular the financial commitments made in the national budget plan.

Removed:Article 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, including for cross-border projects. 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 as well as data on the completion of the trans-European transport network.

Removed:Article 55 – paragraph 3 a (new): 3 a. The Commission shall introduce a network connectivity index with the aim of categorising the level of integration achieved through the use of services on each transport network and showing their potential. This network connectivity index shall be composed of connectivity indexes for the main transport modes. Those connectivity indexes shall identify the consistency, the quality, the diversity of the offer as well as the intermodal options. / The Commission shall ensure that the network connectivity index is regularly updated according to the implementation of projects on the TEN-T. / The index may be used as an indicator to channel Union funds where connectivity is lacking.

Removed:Article 55 – paragraph 3 b (new): 3 b. With respect to the European Transport Corridors, the Commission shall carry out and periodically update a transport market study relating to the observed and expected changes in the traffic on the corridor, covering the different types of traffic, both regarding the transport of freight and the transport of passengers and measures to increase the predictability of implementation and facilitation that the relevant deadlines are met. In carrying out and updating that study, the Commission shall involve the coordinator of the relevant European Transport Corridor and the management board of the relevant rail freight corridor.

Removed:Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part: Subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 TFEU, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 60 to amend Annexes I and II, notably to take account of possible changes resulting from the quantitative thresholds laid down in Articles 20, 24 and 32. When adapting those Annexes, the Commission:

Removed:Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a: (a) shall include inland ports, maritime ports and airports in the comprehensive network, if it is demonstrated that the latest three-year average of their traffic volume exceeds the relevant threshold;

Removed:Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b: (b) shall exclude 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 85% of the relevant threshold, except for ports which provide the sole point of access to a NUTS 3 region in the comprehensive network, or unless it is demonstrated by the respective Member State with sufficient evidence that this node is of high European added value and geostrategic relevance for the European internal market and the Union’s defense;

Removed:Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new): (b a) may include maritime ports in the comprehensive or core network, at the request of the Member State concerned, where it is demonstrated that the maritime port has acquired further European added value due to its geostrategic importance for the Union and provided that the requirements of Article 25 are complied with;

Removed:Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c: (c) shall include urban nodes in the trans-European transport network, if it is demonstrated that the number of inhabitants in the functional urban area exceeds 100,000 and with the approval of the Member State concerned;

Removed:Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new): (c a) may include urban nodes in the list of Annex II, at the request of the Member State concerned, if the urban node is located alongside an European Transport Corridor and provided that the requirements of Article 40 are complied with;

Removed:Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c b (new): (c b) may exclude urban nodes in the list of Annex II, at the request of the Member State concerned and with the approval of urban node concerned, if it is demonstrated the number of inhabitants in the functional urban area is below 100,000;

Removed:Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d: (d) shall include multimodal freight terminals identified by the Member State according to Article 35(4) in the trans-European transport network;

Removed:Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e: (e) shall adjust the maps for road, railway and inland waterway infrastructure in a strictly limited way 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 authorisation procedure.

Removed:Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2: The adaptations referred to in points (a) to (c) of the first subparagraph shall be based on the latest available statistics published by Eurostat or, if those statistics are not available, by the national statistics offices of the Member States, while excluding years impacted by cyclical factors causing significant declines in traffic flows. The adaptations referred to in point (d) of the first subparagraph shall be based on the action plan referred to in Article 35(4). The adaptations referred to in point (e) of the first subparagraph shall be based on the information provided by the Member States concerned in accordance with Article 55(1).

Removed:Article 57 – paragraph 1: National procedures regarding the involvement and consultation of regional and local authorities and civil society concerned by a project of common interest shall be complied with, where appropriate, in the planning and construction phase of a project, while respecting the deadlines for those consultations as set in the Smart TEN-T Directive. The Commission shall promote the exchange of good practice in this regard, notably as regards the consultation and inclusion of people in situations of vulnerability.

Removed:Article 58 – paragraph 2: 2. National investment plans shall include all projects of common interest and related investments needed for the timely completion of the network, including for cross-broder projects.

Removed:Article 58 – paragraph 3: 3. Member States shall notify to the Commission the draft national plans and programmes, or any modification of those, with a view to developing the trans-European transport network, at least twelve months before their adoption. The Commission may issue a decision no later than six months following the notification by the Member State on the coherence of the draft national plans and programmes with the priorities set out in this Regulation and with the priorities set out in the work plans for the corresponding corridor(s) and of the horizontal priorities and in the implementing acts adopted in accordance with Article 54(1). The Member States shall inform the Commission, no later than two months after notification of the decision, on the measures adopted to address the recommendations and shall take all the correcting measures before the final adoption of the national plan. Projects within national plans that are not aligned with Union transport policy shall not be considered to be a priority for receiving Union funds.

Removed:Article 61 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1: By 31 December 2028, the Commission, having consulted with Member States as appropriate and with the assistance of the European Coordinators, shall carry out an assessment of the implementation of the core network, evaluating in particular its compliance with the requirements of this Regulation.

Removed:Article 61 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2: The assessment shall take into account the national transport and invesment plans, the annual status report and the work plans drawn up by the European Coordinators pursuant to Article 51(5), point (e) and Article 53(1) respectively.

Removed:Article 61 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part: By 31 December 2028, the Commission, having consulted with Member States as appropriate and with the assistance of the European Coordinators, shall carry out a review of the implementation of the extended core and the comprehensive network, evaluating:

Removed:Article 61 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a: (a) compliance with this Regulation, including the degree of compliance with the goals set for 2030, as well as the measures needed to ensure compliance with subsequent targets, such as targets for 2040 and 2050.;

Removed:Article 61 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b: (b) progress in the implementation of this Regulation, including any significant delays in concrete projects or sections of the network;

Removed:Article 62 – paragraph 1: 1. In the event of delay in starting or completing work on the core network, extended core network and on the comprehensive network compared to the initial timeline set in implementing acts in accordance with Article 54 or defined in national transport and investment plans or other relevant project documentation, as well as delays for projects as set out in Article 5 of the Smart TEN-T Directive , the Commission shall ask the Member State or Member States concerned to provide the reasons for the delay. Such reasons shall be provided by the Member State or Member States within three months of the request. On the basis of the reply given, the Commission shall consult the Member State or Member States concerned in order to resolve the problem that has caused the delay.

Removed:Article 62 – paragraph 2: 2. In case the delayed section concerns a European Transport Corridor, the European Coordinator shall simultaneously to the requirement set out in paragraph 1, be involved in view of resolving the problem.

Removed:Article 62 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1: The Commission shall, after considering the reasons provided by the Member State or Member States concerned pursuant to the first subparagraph, adopt a decision addressed to the Member State or Member States concerned, finding that the delay in starting or completing the work on the core network, extended core network or on the comprehensive network is attributable to the Member State or Member States without an objective justification. The Commission shall give the Member State or Member States concerned 6 months to eliminate the delay.

Removed:Article 62 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2: deleted

Removed:Article 62 – paragraph 3 a (new): 3 a. In the event of a significant delay in starting or completing work on the core network, extended core network and on the comprehensive network compared to the initial timeline set in implementing acts referred to in Article 54 of this Regulation or defined in national transport and investment plans or other relevant project documentation, as well as delays for projects as set in Article 5 of the Smart TEN-T Directive, the Commission shall immediately launch an infringement procedure.

Removed:Article 62 – paragraph 3 b (new): 3 b. In the event that the delayed or significantly delayed section concerns a project supported with Union funds under direct management, a reduction of the amount of the grant and/or an amendment or termination of the grant agreement may be initiated in accordance with the applicable rules.

Removed:Article 63 – subparagraph 1: The provisions relating to railways, and in particular any requirement to connect airports and ports to railways as well as the provisions related to safe and secure parking and multimodal freight terminals shall not apply to Cyprus, Malta, islands and outermost regions for as long as no railway system is established within their territory.

Removed:Article 63 – subparagraph 1 (new): Article 16a shall not apply to Ireland. / (See EC amended proposal point 9)

Removed:Regulation (EU) N°913/2010

Removed:Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point 7, Article 9 – Paragraph 3: deleted

Removed:Regulation (EU) No 913/2010

Removed:Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point 8, Article 11 – paragraph 3: 3. The cooperation and the consultation between all parties shall address in particular:

Removed:Regulation (EU) No 913/2010

Removed:Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point 8, Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point c: (c) need for targeted investments to upgrade infrastructure according to the TEN-T requirements and to remove local bottlenecks, such as connecting loops, improvements to nodes and last-mile infrastructure or technical equipment enhancing operational performance.’

Removed:Regulation (EU) No 913/2010

Removed:Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point 10, Article 22 – paragraph 1: 1. Every two years from the time of the establishment of a freight corridor, the executive board referred to in Article 8(1) shall present to the Commission the results of the implementation plan for that corridor. The Commission shall analyse those results and notify the Committee referred to in Article 21 of its analysis.’

Removed:Annex 1 – part 2/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Galati as Rail-Road Terminal (RRT)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 2/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Buzau - Galati

Removed:Annex 1 – part 3/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Craiova - Caracal - Alexandria - București

Removed:Annex 1 – part 3/23: Add the following to comprehensive network: / - Craiova - Pitești

Removed:Annex 1 – part 9/23: Add the following to comprehensive network: / - Colmar - Freiburg rail passengers line

Removed:Annex 1 – part 9/23: Add the following to the comprehensive network: / - Haguenau - Roeschwoog - Rastatt rail passengers line

Removed:Annex 1 – part 11/23: Add the following to the comprehensive network: / - Zwolle (NL) - Münster (DE) rail passenger line

Removed:Annex 1 – part 11/23: Add the following to the comprehensive network: / - Railway from Emmen (NL) to Rheine (DE)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 11/23: Add the following to the extended core network: / - Amsterdam (NL) - Groningen (NL) - Bremen (DE) rail passenger line

Removed:Annex 1 – part 11/23: Add the following to the Extended Core network: / - Include the railway connection ‘Lelylijn’ from Amsterdam to Groningen (NL)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 12/23: Add the following to the comprehensive network: / - Berlin – Küstrin-Kietz – Kostrzyn rail freight line (conventional/ new construction)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 12/23: Add the following to the comprehensive network: / - Karlsruhe (DE) Wörth - Lauterbourg (FR)- Strasbourg (FR)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 12/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Nürnberg - Amberg - Furth im Wald rail freight line (conventional/new construction

Removed:Annex 1 – part 12/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Lübeck – Travemünde Skandinavienkai rail freight line (conventional/new construction)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 12/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Neumünster – Bad Oldesloe rail freight line (conventional/new construction)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 12/23 and part 13/23: Add the following to the comprehensive network: / - Colmar-Freiburg rail passenger line (conventional/new construction)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 12/23 and part 13/23: Add the following to the comprehensive network: / - Rastatt-Hagenau rail passenger line (conventional/new construction)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 13/23: Add the following to the extended core network: / - Berlin -Kostrzyn(conventional / new construction)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 13/23: Add the following to the extended core network: / - Amsterdam (NL) - Groningen (NL) - Bremen (DE) rail passenger line

Removed:Annex 1 – part 13/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Nürnberg - Amberg - Furth im Wald rail passenger line (conventional/new construction)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 16/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Zaragoza-Tardienta (freight rail)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 16/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Zaragoza-Lleida-Tarragona (freight/conventional)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 16/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Santiago - Vigo - Ourense (rail freight / ≥ 200 km/h / New Constr.)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 16/23: Add the following to the core network: / - El Ferrol - A Coruña (rail freight / ≥ 200 km/h.) / - El Ferrol - Lugo - Monforte (rail freight / ≥ 200 km/h.)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 16/23 and part 17/23: Add the following to the extended core network: / - Astorga – Zamora – Salamanca – Plasencia (passenger and freight rail / New Constr.)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 16/23 and part 17/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Alicante - San Isidro (freight and passenger/≥ 200 km/h)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 16/23 and part 17/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Port of Bahía de Cádiz

Removed:Annex 1 – part 16/23 and part 17/23: Add the following to the comprehensive network: / - Granada – Motril (passenger and freight rail / Conventional / New Constr.)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 16/23 and part 17/23: Add high speed for rail freight and passenger to the following to the core network: / Pamplona (ES)-Ezkio/Itxaso (ES)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 16/23 and part 17/23: Add the following to the extended core network: / - Pau - Huesca (freight and passenger)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 16/23 and part 17/23: Add high speed for rail freight and passenger to the following to the core network: / Bilbao (ES)-Santander (ES)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 17/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Santiago - Ourense (passenger rail/ ≥ 200 km/h)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 17/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Utrera- Granada- Almería (passenger and freight rail/ ≥ 200 km/h)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 17/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Medina del Campo – Salamanca – Fuentes de Oñoro (passenger rail / ≥ 200 km/h) / - Madrid – Adanero – Tordesillas – Benavente – Ponferrada – Lugo – A Coruña (Road) / - Astorga – León – Carrión de los Condes – Burgos (Road) / - Port of Bahía de Cádiz / - Vigo - Porto (passenger rail/ ≥ 200 km/h)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 17/23: Add the following to the extended core network: / - Sevilla – Huelva – Faro (passenger rail / ≥ 200 km/h / New Constr.) / - Córdoba - Jaén – Granada (Conventional) / - Madrid – Alcázar de San Juan – Jaén (Conventional) / - Bilbao – Santander (passenger and freight rail / ≥ 200 km/h / New Constr.)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 18/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Bussoleno - Avigliana ( ≥ 200 km/h) / - Orbassano - Torino S.Paolo ( ≥ 200 km/h)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 18/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Bologna – Ancona ( ≥ 200 km/h)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 18/23: Add the following to the extended core network: / - Ancona – Foggia ( ≥ 200 km/h)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 18/23 and part 19/23: Add the following to the extended core network: / - Zagreb (HR) - Maribor (SI) - Graz (AT) railfreight / passenger (conventional/new construction

Removed:Annex 1 – parts 18/23and 19/23: Add the following to the comprehensive network: / - Pula - Buzet (HR) - Divača (SI) - Trieste (IT) rail freight/passenger line Lupoglav – Buzet - state border (SI) - Prešnica (SI)

Removed:Annex 1 – parts 18/23 and 19/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Battipaglia - Praia a mare rail freight line and rail passenger line

Removed:Annex 1 – part 18/23 and part 19/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Bolzano and Rovereto rail freight bypasses (conventional).

Removed:Annex 1 – part 18/23 and part 19/23: Add the following to the comprehensive network: / - Caltanissetta - Marsala/Agrigento/Licata/Gela/Pozzallo rail freight line, rail passengers’ line (conventional)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 19/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Bussoleno - Avigliana ( ≥ 200 km/h) / - Orbassano - Torino S.Paolo ( ≥ 200 km/h)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 19/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Bologna – Ancona ( ≥ 200 km/h)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 19/23: Add the following to the extended core network: / - Ancona – Foggia ( ≥ 200 km/h)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 19/23: Include the following sections as high-speed (≥ 250 km/h) rail passengers lines: / - Milano – Treviglio (core network) / - Treviglio – Verona (core network)

Removed:Annex 1 – part 19/23: Add the following to the extended core network: / - Bari - Brindisi - Lecce passengers rail line (conventional) / - Bologna - Foggia passengers rail line (high speed) / - Pisa – Roma passengers rail line (conventional) / - Rosignano Marittimo - Civitavecchia motorway.

Removed:Annex 1 – part 19/23: Add the following to the comprehensive network: / Rijeka - Divača (SI) - Trieste (IT) road connection Kanfanar – Umag – State border - (SI) road connection

Removed:Annex 1 – part 21/23: Add the following to the core network: / - Craiova-Caracal-Alexandria-Bucureşti / Add Galati as Rail-Road Terminal

Removed:Annex 1 – part 21/23: Add the following to comprehensive network / - Craiova - Pitesti

Removed:Annex 2 – table – section AT: Rail road terminals: core (Villach -Fürnitz)

Removed:Annex 2 – table – section DE: Deletion of the node.

Removed:Annex 2 – table – section DE: Deletion of the node.

Removed:Annex 2 – table – section DE: Deletion of the node.

Removed:Annex 2 - table - section DE: Maritime port: Core

Removed:Annex 2 – table – section ES: Maritime port: Core

Removed:Annex 2 – table – section ES: Node name: Vilagarcía de Arousa / Maritime port: Comprehensive

Removed:Annex 2 - table - section ES: Maritime port: Core (Bahía de Cádiz)

Removed:Annex 2 - table - section ES: Maritime port: Core

Removed:Annex 2 - table - section ES: Maritime port: Core / Rail road terminals: Básica (San Roque)

Removed:Annex 2 - table - section ES: Maritime port: Core

Removed:Annex 2 - table - section ES: Maritime port: Core

Removed:Annex 2 – table – section FI: Node Name: Kaskinen / Maritime port: Comprehensive

Removed:Annex 2 – table – section FI: Maritime port: Core (Oulu)

Removed:Annex 2 - table - section FI: Maritime port: Core

Removed:Annex 2 - table - section FI (new): Node name: Pietarsaari / Maritime port: Comprehensive

Removed:Annex 2 – table – section HR: Maritime port: Core

Removed:Annex 2 – table – section IT: Node name: Lecce / Urban node: X

Removed:Annex 2 - table - section IT: Airport: Comprehensive

Removed:Annex 2 – table – section IT: Rail Road Terminals: Core (Marzaglia Multimodal Terminal)

Removed:Annex 2 - table - section PL: Rail road terminals: core (Bydgoszcz, Bydgoszcz – Południe)

Removed:Annex 2 - table - section RO: Maritime port: core (Constanţa/Midia)

Removed:Annex 3 – part 1/14: Add the following to the map of European Transport corridors: / Prolong the Western Balkans Corridor from Durres (ALB) accross the Adriatic Sea to Bari (IT) and connect, via Tirrana (ALB), to Skopje (MK) and Sofia (BG).

Removed:Annex 3 – part 1/14: Add the following to the corridor Western Balkans : / - Sofia - Skopje - Durres - Igoumenitsa (entire section)

Removed:Annex 3 - part 2/14: Add the following to the Atlantic Corridor: / - Madrid – Adanero – Tordesillas – Benavente – Ponferrada – Lugo – A Coruña (Road) / - Astorga – León – Carrión de los Condes – Burgos (Road) / - A Coruña – Gijón – Santander - Bilbao (Road) / - Santiago – Vigo (Rail freight) / - Port of Bahía de Cádiz / - Sevilla – Huelva – Faro (Rail passengers)

Removed:Annex 3 - part 2/14: Add the following to the corridor Atlantic Corridor: / - Santander - Bilbao (rail freight and passengers)

Removed:Annex 3 - part 5/14: Add the following to the corridor North Sea - Baltic Corridor : / - Zwolle (NL) - Münster (DE) rail passenger line

Removed:Annex 3 - part 6/14 - part 7/14: Add the followingto the Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor: / - Villa San Giovanni - Messina motorway, passengers’s rail line, freight rail line (bridge - fixed link).

Removed:Annex 3 – part 7/14: Add the following to the Scandinavian -Mediterranean corridor: / - Stockholm-Oslo railway (rail passengers line)

Removed:Annex 3 - part 7/14 and part 8/14: Add the following to the corridor Baltic Sea - Adriatic Sea: / - Rijeka - Zagreb motorway / - port of Rijeka (“core”) / -Rijeka - Zagreb rail freight/passenger line

Removed:Annex 3 - part 9/14: Add the following to the corridor Rhine-Danube Corridor: / - Nürnberg - Sulzbach - Rosenberg - Amberg - Schwandorf rail freight and rail passengers line / The above rail line shall be included in the core network as specified in Annex 1

Removed:Annex 3 – part 9/14: Add the following to the corridor Rhine-Danube / - Craiova - Alexandria Bucureşti

Removed:Annex 3 – part 9/14: Delete the following from the corridor Rhine-Danube: / - Craiova -Pitesti

Removed:Annex 3 – part 9/14: Add the following to the corridor Rhine - Danube: / - Ruse - Razgrad - Shumen - Provadia - Devnya - Varna (inland waterways / The above lines shall be included in the core and/or the comprehensive network as specified in Annex

Removed:Annex 3 - part 10/14: Add the following to the Mediterranean Corridor: / - Rijeka - Split motorway / - Rijeka - Split rail freight/passenger line / - port of Split (“core”) / - airport of Split (“core”)

Removed:Annex 3 - part 10/14 and part 11/14: Add the following to the corridor Mediterranean Corridor: / - Maintain the route of the Mediterranean Corridor, including across Hungary

Removed:Annex 3 – part 12/14: Add the following to the corridor Western Balkans : / - Port of Ploče / The above port shall be included in the core network as specified in Annex 1.

Removed:Annex 3 – part 13/14: Add the following to the corridor Baltic- Black-Aegean Seas: / - Craiova - Alexandria - Bucureşti

Removed:Annex 3 – part 13/14: Delete the following from the corridor Baltic- Black-Aegean Seas: / - Craiova - Pitesti

Removed:Annex 3 - part 12/14 and part 13/14: Add the following to the corridor Western Balkans : / - Sofia - Skopje - Durres - Igoumenitsa (road, rail freight and rail passengers, for the entire section ) / - Port of Durres

Removed:Annex 4 – part 2/12: Add the following to the core network: / - Stockholm - Oslo rail passengers line (> 200 km/h / new construction)

Removed:Annex 4 – part 8/12: Add the following to the core network: / - Ungheni - Balti / - Balti - Ocnita - Mohyliv / Podylski- Zhmerynka

Removed:Annex 4 – part 8/12: Delete the following from the comprehensive network: / - Balti - Soroca (MD/UA border) / - Soroca (MD/UA border) - Hardkivka

Removed:Annex 4 – part 8/12: Add the following to the comprehensive network: / - Chișinău -Cainari / - Basarabeasca - Berezyne -Bilhorod - Odesa / - Basarabeasca - Etulia - Reni - Giurgiulesti

Removed:Annex 4 – part 8/12: Add the following to the core network: / - Palanca - Odesa

Removed:Annex 4 – part 8/12: Add the following to the comprehensive network: / - Anenii Noi - Odesa / - Riscani - Soroca / - Soroca - Vinnytsia - Zhitomir

Removed:Annex V – point 1: 1. Goals and objectives: A Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) shall have as central goal improving accessibility of the functional urban area to all users, with particular attention to persons with disabilities or reduced mobility, and providing high- quality, safe, accessible, affordable and sustainable mobility to, through and within the functional urban area. It shall notably support zero- and low-emission mobility, including active mode and public transport, and the implementation of an urban transport system which contributes to a better overall performance of the trans-European transport network, in particular through the development of infrastructure for the seamless circulation of zero- and low-emission vehicles as well as of multimodal passenger hubs to facilitate first and last mile connections and of multimodal freight terminals serving urban nodes

Removed:Annex V – point 2: 2. Long-term vision and short-term implementation plan: A SUMP shall include a – or be linked to an existing – long term strategy, including in financial terms, for the future development of transport infrastructure and multi-modal services. It shall also include a delivery plan for the short-term implementation of the strategy. It shall be embedded into an integrated approach for sustainable and accessible development of the urban area and linked to relevant land-use and spatial planning.

Removed:Annex V – point 3: 3. Integration of the different modes of transport: A SUMP shall promote multimodal accessible transport through the integration of the different modes and measures aimed at facilitating seamless and sustainable mobility. It shall include actions to increase the modal share of the more sustainable forms of transport such as public transport, active mobility, shared mobility, and, as appropriate, inland waterway and maritime transport. It shall also include actions to promote zero- and low-emission mobility, in particular with regard to the greening of the urban fleet, to reduce congestion, to improve accessibility for all users and to improve road safety in particular of vulnerable road users, in accordance with Union road safety standards, including for active modes.

Removed:Annex V– point 4: 4. Effective functioning of TEN-T: A SUMP should duly take into account the impact of various urban measures on the traffic flows, both passenger and freight, on the trans-European transport network with the aim to ensure seamless transit, bypass, or interconnection through and around the urban nodes, including of zero- and low-emission vehicles. It shall in particular include actions to alleviate congestion, improve road safety and remove bottlenecks affecting the traffic flows on the TEN-T.

Removed:Annex V – point 5: 5. Participatory approach: The development and implementation of a SUMP shall be based on an integrated approach with a high level of cooperation, coordination and consultation between the different levels of government and relevant authorities, in particular urban transport authorities. Citizens, accessibility experts, as well as representatives of civil society and economic actors shall also be actively involved. Cooperation between urban and regional authorities shall be established, where relevant, in order to increase accessibility and connectivity between urban and rural areas.

Removed:Annex V – point 6: 6. Monitoring and performance indicators: A SUMP shall include objectives, targets and indicators underpinning the current and future performance of the urban transport system, at minimum, on greenhouse gas emissions, improved management of traffic flows, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and access to mobility services for all users, as well as data on air and noise pollution in cities. The implementation of a SUMP shall be monitored using performance indicators. Member States and the relevant authorities shall implement mechanisms to ensure that a SUMP is in line with the provisions of this Annex and of high quality. The Commission shall, in collaboration with the national SUMP contact point, regularly monitor the proper implementation of SUMPs, foster exchange of best practices and may issue recommendations in case of non-compliance with the minimum requirements and standards.

Removed:Regulation (EU) 2021/1153

Removed:Annex VI – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point j, Annex – part III – point 1: (j) the thirty-fifth row with the title ‘Core network corridor “Scandinavian – Mediterranean”’ and the thirty-sixth row containing its alignment is deleted; following the thirty-seventh row containing the cross-border links on that corridor, insert a new row adding the "Missing link" "Villa San Giovanni – Messina (fixed link)" for "Road/Rail";

Removed:BACKGROUND AND MOTIVATION FOR THE REGULATION

Removed:The Union needs an efficient, sustainable, multimodal and modern transport infrastructure for all modes which connects its citizens and businesses in order to support its internal market and trade, to strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion, while contributing to its decarbonisation objective. The trans-European transport networks (TEN-T) represents the main pillar of EU transport infrastructure policy and is designed in three gradually strategic layers to be timely completed: the core by 2030, the extended core by 2040 and the comprehensive networks by 2050. The completion of the core network alone is expected to generate an additional EUR 4 500 billion or 1.8% of Union GDP and account for 13 million job-years until 2030.

Removed:However, against those benefits, the TEN-T deployment faces several difficulties that require to be addressed in this revision:

Removed:- Capacity bottlenecks, remaining missing links and insufficient network connectivity hampering multimodality;

Removed:- Insufficient and incomplete TEN-T infrastructure standards for each mode;

Removed:- Lack of alignment with EU decarbonisation objective, paired with an increasing modal-shift and resilience of the infrastructure;

Removed:- Operational and administrative barriers, including lengthy cross-border waiting times;

Removed:- Inadequate governance instruments and enforcement of the Regulation;

Removed:- Delays threatening the timely completion of the core network, causing stranded assets for Member States which managed to build their section and preventing the full network benefits;

Removed:PROPOSALS MADE BY THE REPORT

Removed:It is against this background that the rapporteurs welcome this revision, which aims to make transport more sustainable, affordable and efficient, to foster multimodality, modal-shift, interoperability and digitalisation while improving its resilience and common governance instruments. Whereas the rapporteurs consider that the efforts should be driven towards those goals, they believe that some provisions need to be strengthened if the Union wants to meet in time its objectives:

Removed:- An increased ambition for standards and requirements, with limited exemptions

Removed:Standards and requirements for each mode have been strengthened to an extent realistically achievable by Member States and in order to meet Union’s transport objectives, as laid out in the white paper on transport and in the sustainable and smart mobility strategy. Exemptions, on the other hand, have been limited to specific cases, which could lead to misallocation of scarce resources, and to guarantee a coherent and timely deployment of the infrastructure. In this regard, the rapporteurs believe that transport investments should be appreciated not only in terms of costs, but as an economic catalyser enabling long-term growth while contributing to achieve Union’s climate targets.

Removed:- Urban nodes

Removed:Urban nodes play an important role on the TEN-T as starting or final destination for passengers and freight flows. Provisions have been introduced to ensure that capacity bottlenecks and insufficient connectivity within urban nodes do not hamper multimodality along the TEN-T, while fully taking into account the divers challenges of each urban node and the principle of subsidiarity.

Removed:- Smart and innovative infrastructure

Removed:Digitalisation is not an end in itself. It makes transport and especially multimodality more accessible, efficient and affordable for citizens and businesses. Moreover, it contributes substantially to improving the safety and sustainability of our transport system while also enabling the responsible authorities to better enforce European common rules.

Removed:- Resilience, military mobility and strategic autonomy

Removed:TEN-T should be future-proof. Given the new geopolitical context or climate and environmental conditions, provisions have been included to increase the long-term security and resilience of the transport infrastructure. Considerations on the strategic autonomy that represent some critical transport infrastructure have also been introduced.

Removed:- Cooperation with third countries

Removed:Following the Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and the position adopted by Belarus in that conflict, cooperation with third countries has been updated to take into account this new geopolitical landscape, by cutting ties with Russia & Belarus and enhancing partnership with Ukraine & Moldova.

Removed:- Maintenance

Removed:Maintenance is key to ensure high-quality, modern, smart and resilient infrastructure. However, too often maintenance is not properly provided nor included at the earliest stage of a project planning and through its life-time. Provisions on maintenance have been included to address further this issue.

Removed:- Reinforced European priorities

Removed:One of the main threats of missing the deadline of completion of the core network by 2030 is the misalignment between national transport plans and investments with the European priorities. To address this issue, the rapporteurs strengthen the coherence between those, as well as the conditionality between European funding with European priorities in terms of transport infrastructure deployment.

Removed:- Governance

Removed:Governance tools have to be reinforced in order to ensure a coherent deployment and timely completion of the TEN-T. To do so, reporting and monitoring instruments have been strengthened, including the role of the European Coordinators and their work plans, as well as provisions to prevent significant delays on the starting or completing work on the networks.

Removed:The rapporteurs are convinced that those provisions will greatly contribute to the effective and timely completion of TEN-T networks, in order to build an efficient, sustainable, seamless, high quality and futureproof multimodal transport network across the European Union and its neighbouring countries.

Removed:14.7.2022

Removed:SHORT JUSTIFICATION

Removed:An efficient and well-developed trans-European transport network is essential for the smooth functioning as well as for the strengthening of the single market. In fact, it is through this network that the Union ensures the free movement of people and goods within its territory.

Removed:To this end, it is necessary that the trans-European transport network overcomes its existing limits through targeted investments able to contribute to the improvement of the network in terms of accessibility, inclusiveness and sustainability. In particular, making infrastructures and services more accessible to users, including persons with disabilities and reduced mobility, is a necessary condition for the proper functioning of the network, through the elimination of remaining bottlenecks that still generate congestion and by ensuring fast and continuous connections.

Removed:Furthermore, to achieve the objectives set by this Regulation, it is necessary that free access to the networks is guaranteed in all Member States, as well as that sufficient funds are put in place to allow the construction and maintenance of infrastructures and to allow transport sector businesses to make long-term investment plans.

Removed:It is also of great importance to ensure access to European transport corridors to small and medium-sized enterprises, which are often located in peripheral production centres or in more remote areas. In this regard, it will be essential to create synergies between the structural funds allocated for the construction of the trans-European transport network and national infrastructure investments made through other funds, including the national recovery and resilience plans.

Removed:Among the priorities, the involvement of the whole European business sector through intermodal connections will be crucial, as well as the involvement of local and regional authorities through a structured dialogue with the European coordinators.

Removed:Finally, in the light of the recent dramatic events in Ukraine, the rapporteur considers that is it essential for the trans-European transport network to be adapted in order to allow the Union to strengthen its objectives also in terms of military and food security. It is therefore crucial to channel specific investments towards strategic infrastructure segments and to include strategic agri-food production centres within an efficient network.

Removed:AMENDMENTS

Removed:The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection calls on the Committee on Transport and Tourism, as the committee responsible, to take into account the following amendments:

Removed:Recital 4: (4) The realisation of the trans-European transport network creates the enabling conditions in terms of infrastructure basis allowing to make all transport modes more sustainable, accessible, affordable and inclusive, to make sustainable alternatives widely available in a multimodal transport system and to put in place the right incentives to drive the transition, notably by ensuring a fair transition, in line with the objectives presented in the Council Recommendation (EU) […] of […] on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality.

Removed:Recital 5: (5) The planning, development and operation of the trans-European transport network should enable sustainable forms of transport, provide for improved multimodal and interoperable transport solutions and for an enhanced intermodal integration of the entire production chain and the entire logistic chain, thereby contributing to a smooth functioning of the internal market by creating the arteries that are necessary for smooth passenger and freight transport flows across the Union. In addition, the network should aim at strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion by ensuring accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the Union, including a better connectivity of the outermost regions and other remote, rural, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas. The development of the trans-European transport network should also enable seamless, safe and sustainable mobility of goods and persons in all their diversity, including persons with disabilities or reduced mobility, and should contribute to further passenger rights and price transparency, as well as economic growth and competitiveness in a global perspective, by establishing interconnections and interoperability between national transport networks in a resource-efficient and sustainable way for the benefit of the passenger.

Removed:Recital 8 a (new): (8a) Active mode infrastructures avoid disproportionate disruptions and disconnections to short distance paths, alleviate congestion on the road and rail network and lead to the removal of existing barriers. Active mode infrastructures also contribute to the Union's climate goals, improve public health and provide economic benefits. The planning of new infrastructure, as well as the maintenance and upgrading works in respect of the older infrastructures of the trans-European transport network, should therefore take into consideration active mode infrastructures, including walking and cycling infrastructures.

Removed:Recital 10: (10) In order to achieve a high-quality and efficient transport infrastructure across all modes, the development, maintenance and upgrading of the trans-European transport network should take into account the security and safety of passengers and freight movements, the contribution to climate change and the impact of climate change and of potential natural hazards and human-made disasters on infrastructure and accessibility for all transport users, especially in regions that are particularly affected by the negative impacts of climate change.

Removed:Recital 10 a (new): (10a) Member States should develop strategies, in consultation with local authorities and businesses, on the infrastructural, logistical and transportation needs of smaller production centres, in order to ensure coherence and synergies between the trans-European transport network infrastructures and internal areas with smaller centres of production that are not covered by the trans-European transport network.

Removed:Recital 10 b (new): (10b) In the development of the trans-European transport network, special attention should be given to ensure that access to the market is guaranteed to SMEs.

Removed:Recital 10 c (new): (10c) As signatories to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the Union and all Member States are legally obliged to ensure that persons with disabilities have access, on a equal basis with others, to transport and the built environment. The Commission has included the revision of the TEN-T Guidelines in its list of actions of the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030. Finally, with its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, the EU has committed to "making mobility fair and just for all", including by improving accessibility for passengers with disabilities. The rights of persons with disabilities should therefore be fully integrated in the revision of the TEN-T Guidelines.

Removed:Recital 16: (16) The interests of regional and local authorities, as well as those of the public concerned by a project of common interest, as well as those of businesses and SMEs, should be appropriately taken into account in the planning and construction phase of projects.

Removed:Recital 17: (17) The definition of the trans-European transport network should be based on a common and transparent methodology and should represent the highest level of infrastructure planning within the Union. It should be multimodal, that is to say it should include all transport modes and their connections as well as relevant traffic and travel information management systems, and it should offer all transport users a high level of accessibility to networks.

Removed:Recital 18: (18) The trans-European transport network should be gradually developed in three steps with the overall aim to realise a multimodal and interoperable European wide network of high quality standards, while ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market and respecting the overall Union climate neutrality and environmental objectives: the completion of a core network by 2030, of an extended core network by 2040 and of the comprehensive network by 2050.

Removed:Recital 21: (21) The comprehensive network should be sufficiently equipped with alternative fuels infrastructures that are accessible to users in order to ensure that it effectively supports the transition to zero-emission mobility, in line with the milestones set in the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy and taking into consideration the needs of consumers and businesses, in particular SMEs.

Removed:Recital 24: (24) The core network with a deadline of 2030 and the extended core network with a deadline of 2040 should constitute the foundation of the sustainable multimodal transport network, representing the strategically most important nodes and links of the trans-European transport network, according to traffic needs. They should stimulate the development of the entire comprehensive network and 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, multimodal connecting points, freight terminals and major bottlenecks.

Removed:Recital 24 a (new): (24a) The cross-border use of the European Modular System could contribute to improving the efficiency and environmental impact of the road freight transport and to ensuring that Union's sustainability and emission objective are reached.

Removed:Recital 26: (26) Exemptions from the infrastructure requirements applicable to the core, extended core and comprehensive network should be possible only in duly justified cases and subject to certain conditions. This should include cases where investment cannot be justified, or where there are specific geographic or significant physical constraints, for example in outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions or in sparsely populated areas, or for isolated or partially isolated networks. In the case of sparsely populated areas, exemptions should only be applicable to infrastructures that are situated in areas of origin or destination, and not to infrastructures that are crucial transit points.

Removed:Recital 26 a (new): (26a) Such exemptions should in no way hamper the rights of accessibility of all transport users to the networks in peripheral areas, and should not undermine services which are vital for business, including SMEs, in urban and industrial areas of big economic importance.

Removed:Recital 32: (32) In order to establish the trans-European transport network in a coordinated and timely manner, thereby making it possible to maximise network effects, Member States concerned should ensure that appropriate measures are taken to finalise the projects of common interest of the core, the extended core and the comprehensive network by the given deadlines 2030, 2040 and 2050 respectively. To this end, Member States should ensure that there is coherence of the national transport and investment plans with the priorities set out in this Regulation and in the work plans of the European Coordinators. Member States should also make sure that the goals of the national recovery and resilience plans, as well as other national investment plans, complement the objectives of the trans-European transport network.

Removed:Recital 34: (34) Projects of common interest to develop the trans-European transport network in line with the requirements set out in this Regulation have European added value, as they contribute to a high-quality, interoperable and multimodal European network, strenghtening the functioning of the internal market, increasing its sustainability, accessibility, cohesion and efficiency, as well as user benefits. The European added value is higher if it leads, in addition to the potential value for the respective Member State alone, to significant improvements of transport connections or transport flows between Member States or between a Member State and a third country. Such cross-border projects should be the subject of priority intervention by the Union in order to ensure that they are implemented.

Removed:Recital 35: (35) Member States and other project promoters should ensure that assessments of projects of common interest are carried out efficiently, avoiding unnecessary delays. Those assessments should also take into account the accessibility needs of all users. Moreover, indicators of the benefits expected to accrue for businesses of all sizes, including SMEs, and for passengers should also be taken into consideration when assessing projects of common interests.

Removed:Recital 36: (36) Projects of common interest for which Union funding is sought should be the subject of a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis based on a recognised methodology, taking into account the relevant social, economic, climate-related and environmental benefits and costs as well as the life-cycle approach and the degree of accessibility available to all transport users from the early stages of the projects. The analysis of climate-related and environmental costs and benefits should be based on the environmental impact assessment carried out pursuant to Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council21 .

Removed:Recital 38: (38) Cooperation with third countries, including neighbouring countries, is necessary in order to ensure connection and interoperability between the infrastructure networks of the Union and those countries, in addition to continuous and high-standard accessibility along the networks in such countries. In view of this, where appropriate, the Union should promote projects of common interest with those countries, assessing and ensuring that the objectives and requirements of the trans-European transport network are complied with in order to ensure the interoperability of the Union network.

Removed:Recital 39: (39) To achieve transformation of the transport sector into a truly multimodal system of sustainable and smart mobility services, the Union should build a high quality transport network with rail services meeting minimum line speed. Competitive passenger rail has a high potential for the decarbonisation of transport. Taking into account the ambitious targets set by the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy in terms of high-speed network, this Regulation should focus inter alia on ensuring rail high-speed connectivity between capitals and major cities in the European Union through the development of a coherent and interoperable European high speed rail network linking its capitals and major cities. Complementing existing high-speed lines with passenger lines at a minimum line speed of 160 km/h should in return lead to network effects, a more coherent network and an increased number of passengers travelling by rail. The completion of a high-performance network will also facilitate the development and introduction of new or different models of capacity allocation, for example interval-service timetables enabled by the Timetable Redesign (TTR) initiative.

Removed:Recital 39 a (new): (39a) In order to achieve such objectives, accessibility of rail services should be increased for passengers, including for persons with disabilities or reduced mobility. Passengers should have a seamless user experience when searching, selecting and buying their railway services. Therefore, sector-based solutions that aim to create a common European platform for the emission of tickets in a multimodal way should be supported. That platform should provide passengers with clear and complete information on their travels, as well as a single ticket for their cross-border trips valid across all Member States.

Removed:Recital 40: (40) Combined transport solutions play a decisive role in creating favourable conditions that result in economic benefits for businesses and SMEs. They should therefore be considered to be at the core of the Union transport and infrastructure projects of common interest. A more sustainable, resilient and reliable rail freight network across Europe should be established to contribute to the competitiveness of combined transport. In that context, special attention should be given to perishable goods, including food, when strengthening the rail freight network to contribute to the Union's food security objectives. The infrastructure for combined railway transport and of terminals should be upgraded to ensure that intermodal transport is primarily done by rail, inland waterways or short-sea shipping and that any initial and/or final legs carried out by road are as short as possible. In order to ensure that combined transport solutions are put into operation effectively, the economic benefits connected to the intermodal terminals should, where possible, be quantified by the public authorities, in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders, in order to assess the strategic value of the terminals and to plan adequate investments.

Removed:Recital 42: (42) ERTMS should be deployed in a continuous and synchronised manner not only on the core network, extended core network and comprehensive network, including in the urban nodes, but also on access routes to multimodal terminals. This will enable operations with ERTMS only and boost the business case of railway undertakings.

Removed:Recital 44 a (new): (44a) Given the importance of the deployment of ERTMS to ensure equal and increased access to the traffic routes to all rail freight transport businesses, it is vital that Member States and Union Institutions devote great financial efforts to ensuring an accelerated deployment of ERTMS radio based system across the whole rail transport network, along with the retrofitting of all types of rolling stock.

Removed:Recital 49: (49) The trans-European transport network should ensure efficient multimodality in order to allow better and more sustainable modal choices to be made for passengers and freight and in order to enable large volumes to be consolidated for transfers over long distances. Multimodal terminals should play a key role to meet this objective. Moreover, their economic relevance to the operations of businesses, including SMEs, and hauliers in connection with the related road and rail stretches, other than urban nodes and areas of high economic importance in central and industrial peripheral areas, should be properly assessed in order to foster greater public and private investment in multimodal terminals and combined transport operations. The design and construction of transport infrastructure should comply with the relevant requirements laid down in Union law and national law.

Removed:Recital 49 a (new): (49a) When defining their investment strategy for multimodal terminals and combined operations, the authorities and the stakeholders involved should also take due account of the costs of the operations in the terminal which are borne by the carriers and by the terminal owners, with the aim of assessing the requirements of such terminals in terms of innovation, technological upgrades and capacity potential, as well as the related expected impact of innovation investments and public financing on the operations of the transport operators involved.

Removed:Recital 50: (50) Urban nodes play an important role on the trans-European transport network as starting point or 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. It should be ensured that capacity bottlenecks, in particular for alternative fuels and recharging infrastructures, and an insufficient network connectivity within urban nodes do no longer hamper multimodality and combined transport solutions along the whole trans-European transport network.

Removed:Recital 51: (51) As an effective single framework for tackling urban mobility challenges, urban nodes should develop a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP), which is a long-term, all-encompassing integrated freight and passenger mobility plan for the entire functional urban area22. It should include objectives, targets and indicators underpinning the current and future performance of the urban transport system, at minimum, on greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and access to mobility services, as well as data on air and noise pollution in cities. The SUMPs and the data should be published, in accordance with a participatory approach, to allow proper scrutiny by civil society, citizens and economic actors.

Removed:Recital 51 a (new): (51a) The SUMP instruments should also include strategic indicators assessing the economic relevance of multimodal terminals and combined transport solutions to the interests of transport operators, hauliers, businesses and SMEs with the aim of fostering sustainable investments and strategic planning across urban and peripheral areas of high economic importance for the local communities.

Removed:Recital 52: (52) Member States should establish a national SUMP support programme aimed at promoting the uptake of SUMPs and improving coordination among regions, cities and towns, as well as among business organisations, SMEs networks and transport companies. It should support regions and urban areas to develop high-quality SUMPs and reinforce monitoring and evaluation of the SUMP implementation through legislative measures, guidance, capacity building, assistance and possibly financial support.

Removed:Recital 54: (54) Multimodal digital mobility services help to enhance the integration of the different transport modes by combining several transport offers into one. Their further development should contribute to nudge behaviours towards the most sustainable modes and connectivity solutions, public transport and active modes such as walking and cycling.

Removed:Recital 55: (55) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems for transport are necessary in order to provide the basis for optimising traffic and transport operations and traffic safety and improving related services, including the access to networks for citizens and businesses. Information flows in the transport and mobility network should be facilitated, including through the deployment of the Union Mobility Data Space. Information to passengers, including information on ticketing, multimodal connections and reservation systems, should be available.

Removed:Recital 57: (57) Adequate planning of the trans-European transport network is required. This also entails the implementation of specific requirements throughout the network in terms of infrastructure, ICT systems, equipment and services, including the requirements for the alternative fuel infrastructure rollout as defined in Regulation (EU) […] of the European Parliament and of the Council [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure]23 . 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 make efficient long-range trans-European transport operations possible. In order to ensure the deployment of publicly accessible alternative fuels and recharging infrastructures across the entire road network of the trans-European transport network in line with the targets set in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure], references to ‘core network’ in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] should be construed as references to ‘core network’ as defined in this Regulation. References to ‘comprehensive network’ in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] should be construed as references to ‘extended core network’ and ‘comprehensive network’ as defined in this Regulatio…

Removed:Recital 58: (58) The trans-European transport network should provide the basis for the large-scale deployment of new technologies and innovation, such as 5G infrastructure, which can help enhance the overall efficiency of the European transport sector and capacity to enable secure passenger flows using efficient means, make public or greener transport means more accessible and more attractive for passengers, and reduce its carbon footprint. This will contribute towards the objectives of the European Green Deal and at the same time contribute to the objective of increasing energy security for the Union. In order to achieve those objectives, the availability of alternative fuels and related infrastructure should be improved throughout the trans-European transport network.

Removed:Recital 62: (62) Taking stock of the experience with regard to the crisis management during the Covid-19 pandemic25 and in order to avoid traffic disruptions and contingencies in future, Member States should take into account the security and resilience of the transport infrastructure to climate change, natural hazards, human-made disasters and other disruptions affecting the functioning and the accessibility of the Union transport system, when planning infrastructure. To that end, a permanent and automatic mechanism for activating "Green Lanes" should be established along internal borders of the Trans-European Transport Network. Moreover, the European Transport Corridors should also include important diversionary lines which can be used in case of congestion or other problems on the principal routes. In addition, due to their multimodal nature, one mode can substitute the other in case of emergencies.

Removed:Recital 63: (63) The participation of investment organisations, banks, businesses and undertakings, including those, which are owned or controlled by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country, including those, which are established in a third country, can accelerate the realisation of the trans-European transport network. However, under specific circumstances, the participation of or contribution by undertakings owned or controlled by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country to projects of common interest might compromise security and public order in the EU. Without prejudice and in addition to the cooperation mechanism pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/45226 , greater awareness of such participation or contribution is necessary to allow intervention of public authorities if it appears that they are likely to affect security or public order in the Union and the participation or contribution does not fall under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2019/452.

Removed:Recital 64: (64) While maintenance is and will remain the main responsibility of the Member States, the Commission should define a precise strategy in cooperation with them in order to ensure, through concrete commitments, that the trans-European transport network – once built – is properly maintained and that it guarantees a high quality of services, safety and security standards, as well as accessibility, over the years. A life cycle approach should be followed when planning and procuring infrastructure projects.

Removed:Recital 67 a (new): (67a) European Coordinators play a crucial role in ensuring that the infrastructure development of the trans-European transport network is carried out in an effective and efficient way by establishing a structured dialogue with regional and local authorities and all stakeholders involved.

Removed:Recital 67 b (new): (67b) In the context of this structured dialogue, and in the absence of viable logistical and modal alternatives, the European Commission should take measures to deter Member States from engaging in unilateral cross border restrictions along the network and in particular at the central nodes, to avoid hindering cross-border transit of persons, services or goods.

Removed:Recital 71: (71) Taking into account the Union Action Plan on Military Mobility of March 201827 the Commission should assess the need to adapt the trans-European transport network to enhance strategic infrastructure segments to support their military and dual use. Based on the gap analysis between the trans-European transport network and the military requirements28 additional roads and railways should be included in the trans-European network to enhance the synergies between civilian and military transport networks.

Removed:Recital 71 a (new): (71a) Since a smooth functioning of the internal market is crucial to ensuring food security and food safety within the Union, and in the light of the Commission Communication of March 2022 on Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems1a, the Commission should, when necessary, update the trans-European transport network to include major sites of agri-food production, paying special attention to the transportation needs of certain fresh and perishable products. / 1a Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems (COM(2022)133 final).

Removed:Recital 71 b (new): (71b) The lack of a southern European Transport Corridor connecting the east and west sides of the Mediterranean sea could undermine the objectives of this Regulation and should therefore be addressed in the context of the review for which it provides.

Removed:Recital 71 c (new): (71c) The extended and enhanced infrastructure requirements for transport set out in this Regulation require proportionate and sufficient investments and therefore for transport businesses to make proper investment plans by 2050. The short timeframe of the current multiannual financial framework (2021-2027), including the foreseen end of the Connecting Europe Facility in 2027, could hamper the planning of investments, especially for the rail sector. Therefore, further generations of Connecting Europe Facility programmes should be envisaged to address those needs.

Removed:Recital 72: (72) 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 comply with this Regulation and be based, in particular, on Regulation (EU) No 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council29. In addition, taking into account the considerable costs for the completion of the transport-European network, funding should also build on co-funding and co-financing through instruments provided under other Union law, including InvestEU, the Recovery and Resilience Facility, Cohesion Policy, European Regional Development Fund, Horizon Europe and other financing instruments established by the European Investment Bank. To enable the financing of projects of common interest, references to ‘multimodal logistics platforms’, ‘motorways of the sea’ and ‘telematic applications’ in Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 should be respectively construed as references to ‘multimodal freight terminals’, ‘European Maritime Space’ and ‘ICT systems for transport’ as defined in this Regulation. For the same purpose, references to ‘core network’ in Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 should be construed as including ‘extended core network’ as defined in this Regulation.

Removed:Recital 73: (73) The achievement of the objectives of the trans-European transport network, in particular with regard to the decarbonisation and digitalisation of the transport system in the Union, requires a robust regulatory framework. Ambitious reforms should be implemented by Member States to address the challenges of sustainable transport as identified in the European Semester. The Recovery and Resilience Facility supports both reforms and investments to make transport more sustainable, reduce emissions, improve safety and efficiency. Relevant measures to that effect are included in approved Recovery and Resilience Plans. In light of that, the Commission should ensure adequate alignments between the trans-European transport network and national investment projects, in order to guarantee a complete integration and alignment of investments carried out with EU funding and national funding, such as national recovery and resilience plans.

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point o: (o) ‘sustainable urban mobility plan’ (SUMP) means a document for strategic mobility planning, aiming at improving accessibility to and mobility within the functional urban area (including commuting zones) and peripheral industrial centres) for people, businesses and goods;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new): (pa) 'costs of the operations in the terminal' means the costs borne by the transport operators at the terminal incurred in order to carry out such operations;

Removed:Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point z: (z) ‘maritime port’ means an area of land and water made up of such infrastructure and equipment so as to permit, principally, the reception of waterborne vessels, their loading and unloading, the storage of goods, the receipt and delivery or further transmission of those goods and the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers, crew and other persons and any other infrastructure necessary for transport operators within the port area;

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part: 2. The trans-European transport network shall strengthen the social, economic and territorial cohesion of the Union and contribute to the strengthening of the internal market through the creation of a single European transport area which is sustainable, efficient digitalised and resilient and which increases the benefits for all its users, including increased accessibility, and supports inclusive growth. It shall demonstrate European added value by contributing to the objectives laid down in the following four categories:

Removed:Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii: (ii) enabling greater use of more sustainable modes of transport, including by, but not limited to, further developing a long-distance rail passenger network at high speed and a fully interoperable rail freight network, a reliable inland waterway and short-sea shipping network across the Union;

Removed:Article 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;

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

Removed:Article 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.

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

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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;

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

Removed:Article 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.

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

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

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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).

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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;

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

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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.

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

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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.

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

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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 ;

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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).

Removed:Article 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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:

Removed:Article 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).

Removed:Article 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).

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

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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;

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 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.

Removed:Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part: Subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 TFEU, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 60 to amend Annexes I and II, notably to take account of possible changes resulting from the quantitative thresholds laid down in Articles 20, 24 and 32 or changes in terms of security. When adapting those Annexes, the Commission shall:

Removed:Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new): (ea) include new infrastructure and urban nodes in the trans-European transport network if they are considered of high importance to ensure military mobility and food security within the Union;

Removed:Article 57 – paragraph 1: National procedures regarding the involvement and consultation of regional and local authorities, industrial partners, including SMEs, civil society, user representatives and accessibility experts concerned by a project of common interest shall be complied with, where appropriate, in the planning and construction phase of a project. The Commission shall facilitate this process by promoting the exchange of good practice in this regard, notably as regards the consultation and inclusion of people in situations of vulnerability.

Removed:Article 58 – paragraph 3: 3. Member States shall notify to the Commission the draft national plans and programmes, or any modification of those, with a view to developing the trans-European transport network, at least six months before their adoption. The Commission may issue an opinion no later than six months following the notification by the Member State on the coherence of the draft national plans and programmes with the priorities set out in this Regulation and with the priorities set out in the work plans for the corresponding corridor(s) and of the horizontal priorities and in the implementing acts adopted in accordance with Article 54(1). The Member States shall inform the Commission, no later than two months after notification of the opinion, on the measures adopted to address the recommendations set out in the opinion.

Removed:Article 61 – paragraph 3 a (new): 3a. When carrying out that review, the Commission shall also evaluate, in consultation with the Member States, the creation of a new southern European Transport Corridor connecting the east and west sides of the Mediterranean sea.

Removed:Annex V – point 1: 1. Goals and objectives: A Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) shall have as central goal improving accessibility of the functional urban area and providing high-quality, safe and sustainable low-emission mobility to, through and within the functional urban area for passengers and freight. It shall notably support zero-emission mobility and the implementation of an urban transport system which contributes to a better overall performance of the trans-European transport network, in particular through the development of infrastructure for the seamless circulation of zero-emission vehicles as well as of multimodal passenger hubs to facilitate first and last mile connections and of multimodal freight terminals serving urban nodes. A SUMP shall also take into consideration commuter journeys to and from the urban area.

Removed:Annex V – point 3: 3. Integration of the different modes of transport: A SUMP shall promote multimodal transport through the integration of the different modes and measures aimed at facilitating seamless and sustainable mobility. It shall include actions to increase the modal share of the more sustainable forms of transport such as public transport, active mobility, and, as appropriate, air-transport, inland waterway and maritime transport. It shall also include actions to promote zero-emission mobility, in particular with regard to the greening of the urban fleet, to reduce congestion and to improve road safety in particular of vulnerable road users.

Removed:Annex V – point 6: 6. Monitoring and performance indicators: A SUMP shall include objectives, targets and indicators underpinning the current and future performance of the urban transport system, at minimum, on greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and access to mobility services, as well as data on air and noise pollution in cities. The implementation of a SUMP shall be monitored using performance indicators. Member States and the relevant authorities shall implement mechanisms to ensure that a SUMP is in line with the provisions of this Annex and of high quality. The SUMP instruments shall also include strategic indicators assessing the economic relevance of multimodal terminals and combined transport solutions to the interests of transport operators, hauliers, businesses and SMEs with the aim of creating favourable conditions for sustainable investments and strategic planning across urban and peripheral areas of high economic importance for the local communities.