Towards a multimodal Adriatic-Ionian major line with multiple connections to the Tyrrhenian coast
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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The local event is part of DG MOVE's official programme for the European Year of Rail 2021 and is supported by the Commission for Cohesion Policy and EU Budget (COTER) of the European Committee of the Regions.
Key Points:
- The local event is part of DG MOVE's official programme for the European Year of Rail 2021 and is supported by the Commission for Cohesion Policy and EU Budget (COTER) of the European Committee of the Regions.
- Among those taking part in the first panel, "Connecting Regions", was Alberto Mazzola, executive director of the CER (the European-level Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies) and member of the European Economic and Social Committee.
- President Marsilio's conclusions were followed by an address from Alessandro Morelli, Italy's deputy minister for infrastructure and sustainable mobility.
- In his speech, the president of the Abruzzo Region, Marco Marsilio, proposed to the European Commission, as part of the TEN-T review process, that it consider the major Adriatic line and the lateral line towards the Tyrrhenian coast, stressing Abruzzo's ideal logistical position and the huge potential for attracting new industries and businesses.