The European Commission’s upcoming Communication on High-Speed Rail (HSR) is a key step toward delivering a seamless, sustainable and competitive European network. With targets to double traffic by 2030 and triple it by 2050, success will depend on a stable and coordinated policy, funding and implementation framework.

EIM supports this ambition and highlights the vital role of infrastructure managers in achieving it. To this end, EIM identifies eight key success factors, ranging from strategic planning and interoperability to long-term funding, coordination, workforce development and resilience.

Clear coordination, targeted investment and the full involvement of infrastructure managers will be essential to turn Europe’s high-speed vision into reality.

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