Archive 2015

The Economist comments on the Berger report. 14th December 2015 In its current issue The Economist commented in some detail on the implications of the Berger report.The complete article may be found

Luxembourg Ambassador hosts reception to highlight the Luxembourg Protocol. 11th December 2015 The Luxembourg Ambassador to Paris, H.E. Paul Dühr this week hosted a reception at his residence on the Luxembourg Rail Protocol. Preparatory Commission co-chair Mervi Kaikkonen and RWG Chairman Howard Rosen each gave a presentation on different aspects of the Protocol. From left […]

CER welcomes Council’s Common Position on the Technical Pillar 10th December 2015 In a further important step towards the establishment of a true Single European Rail Area, the Council of the EU today adopted its position at first reading on the Technical Pillar of the Fourth Railway Package. The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure […]

WHY DO GOVERNMENTS FINANCE NEARLY ALL RAILWAY EQUIPMENT IN WESTERN EUROPE? 9th December 2015 New Study shows that governments, or their state owned agencies, continue to finance 87% of railways rolling stock procurement. But growing budgetary pressures and the gradual liberalisation of the rail market across Europe must lead to more private investment in the […]

Social partners CER and ETF call for a ‘fairness and growth plan for rail freight’ 4th December 2015

Why the Luxembourg Protocol will boost railway investment in Africa 17th November 2015 The latest issue of Railways Africa includes an article on this subject by RWG chairman Howard Rosen. To read the article click here.

RWG ANNOUNCES SPECIAL INDUSTRY SEMINARS ON THE LUXEMBOURG PROTOCOL IN SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR 27th October 2015 The Rail Working Group will be running special Industry seminars “The Future for Railway Finance – How the Luxembourg Rail Protocol will transform the Rail Sector” in Singapore on 13th January 2016 and in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on […]

The 4th Annual African Railway Summit THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO 25th FEBRUARY 2016 27th October 2015 The 4th Annual African Railway Summit will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa on 25th and 26th February 2016. RWG members are entitled to a special discount. Read more

Transport Ministers adopt general approach on Market Pillar of Fourth Railway Package – may the Technical Pillar now enter into force as soon as possible! 8th October 2015

The 4th Annual African Railway Summit 28th September 2015 The 4th Annual African Railway Summit will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa on 17th and 18th November 2015. RWG Chairman Howard Rosen will be a speaker and will participate in the advisory panel discussions and there will be a number of high level speakers from […]