Item 13-Munich_060608_Funding of European Rail Infrastructure.pptVIP

Funding of European Rail Infrastructure Michael Clausecker UNIFE Director-General 1. Rail investments in Central and Eastern Europe UNIFE Objectives Overall objective: Transform funds in turnover for our industries Sub-objectives: Maximum absorption of the funds allocated to the new Member States Maximum share of rail investments among the modes of transport Increase the size of tenders to make them more attractive for our members Strategy and achievements UNIFE actions: Internal work – Objectives: gather and exchange information (funds available, spending situation, problems) special UN