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What changed between the draft committee report and the plenary report

From · draft committee report· 10 Oct 2022

TRAN-PR-736593

on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 and Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulation (EU) 1315/2013

To · plenary report· 14 Apr 2023

A-9-2023-0147

on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 and Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulation (EU) 1315/2013

These two texts have too little in common to compare paragraph by paragraph: they are different documents rather than versions of one (for example one group’s motion and the joint text that was adopted).

+1,172 added · −176 removed · 9 changed paragraphs, packaging included.

Part 13 of 26: Paragraphs 721–780

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Added: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;

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Added: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.

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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.

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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.

Change 36

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, alternative fuel aircrafts and the corresponding infrastructure in accordance with Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure]..

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Removed:Article 35 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part: By ...[ date 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:

Added: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 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.

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Added: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:

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Added: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;

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Added: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.

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Added: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.

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

Change 37

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] dedicated to serve heavy-duty vehicles, by 31 December 2030;

Added:(Ex AM 296( Or. en) of FdR \\ipolbrusnvf01\TRAN\docep\AM\1274380EN.docx)

Added: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;

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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.

Change 38

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Added: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.

Added:(Ex AM 298( Or. en) of FdR \\ipolbrusnvf01\TRAN\docep\AM\1274380EN.docx)

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.

Change 39

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

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Removed:Article 39 – paragraph 2: 2. The urban nodes of the trans-European transport network are listed in Annex II. The list can be updated to add new urban nodes, subject to the approval of the respective Member State.

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

Added:(Ex AM 300( Or. en) of FdR \\ipolbrusnvf01\TRAN\docep\AM\1274380EN.docx)

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

Added:(Ex AM 301( Or. en) of FdR \\ipolbrusnvf01\TRAN\docep\AM\1274380EN.docx)

Added: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.

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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];

Change 40

Removed:Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i: (i) adoption 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 promote efficient and sustainable mobility including active modes, as well as sustainable urban logistics, to reduce air and noise pollution and that takes long-distance trans-European transport flows into consideration;

Added:(Ex AM 303( Or. en) of FdR \\ipolbrusnvf01\TRAN\docep\AM\1274380EN.docx)

Change 41

Changed:Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii: (ii)i: collection(i) andadoption submissionof toa thepublicly Commissionaccessible of a sustainable urban mobility dataplan per(SUMP) urbanin nodeline coveringwith atAnnex minimumV greenhousethat gasincludes emissions,notably congestion,measures accidentsto andintegrate injuries,the modaldifferent sharemodes of transport, to evaluate their affordability and accessibility andfor affordabilityusers ofto publicaddress mobility poverty, to promote efficient zero- and privatelow-emission mobility service,including active modes and public transport, as well as datazero- onand low-emission urban logistics, to reduce air and noise pollution.pollution Thereafterand thesethat datatakes shalllong-distance betrans-European submittedtransport everyflows year;into consideration;

Change 42

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 where possible, EUROVELO infrastructures, and, as appropriate, inland waterway and maritime infrastructure;

Added:(Ex AM 304( Or. en) of FdR \\ipolbrusnvf01\TRAN\docep\AM\1274380EN.docx)

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;

Added: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 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, point (43), of Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] dedicated to serve heavy-duty vehicles;

Added:(Ex AM 305( Or. en) of FdR \\ipolbrusnvf01\TRAN\docep\AM\1274380EN.docx)

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.

Added: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 2 a (new): By ...[date 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, monitor progress towards sectoral policy objectives, including decarbonisation, road safety across the Member State, integrate the SUMPs with spatial planning, and align them with Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans, Sustainable Urban Logistics Plans, and other relevant plans.

Added:(Ex AM 306( Or. en) of FdR \\ipolbrusnvf01\TRAN\docep\AM\1274380EN.docx)

Added: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.

Added:(Ex AM 307( Or. en) of FdR \\ipolbrusnvf01\TRAN\docep\AM\1274380EN.docx)

Added: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;

Added:(Ex AM 308( Or. en) of FdR \\ipolbrusnvf01\TRAN\docep\AM\1274380EN.docx)

Added: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;