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A promising future on the tracks of development! The Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) visited the National Secretariat for Rail Transport on Thursday (25). I shared my views on the future of Brazilian railroads on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Renan Filho. It was a unique opportunity to explore the enormous potential of our country in this sector, which can promote economic and social development across various regions. During the meeting, we presented the Brazilian government's plans to expand the national rail network, which include modernizing existing railways and constructing new ones. We also discussed the National Railroad Plan, which will be innovative with its source of funds and new fiscal and budgetary instruments. We discussed the Viability Gap Fund (VGF), an important instrument that could make rail projects viable in Brazil. The VGF will be the key to attracting private investment to the Brazilian rail sector, boosting infrastructure growth and job creation. I hope this meeting was an excellent step towards strengthening cooperation between Brazil and the US in the rail sector. Exchanging experiences and sharing knowledge will be essential for Brazil to develop a modern, efficient, and sustainable rail system. Thanks to Helaina Matza, Vinay Chawla, Jared Farber, and Grace Hearty, for the opportunity to discuss such a relevant topic for the future of our country. Brazil is getting back on track!

At today’s press conference, the Swedish government announced a 27% increase in infrastructure funding. An 18% increase in rail investment marks a significant step in strengthening Sweden’s connectivity! The introduction of new alternative financing models is a positive development. These models will support key cross-border projects, like the Oslo-Göteborg railway, HH-förbindelsen and the Öresund Metro. These projects are crucial for the expected traffic increase in Sweden following the opening of the #FehmarnBelt tunnel in five years. The plan to reinvest the Øresund Bridge revenue into the region from 2029 is also encouraging. Given the strategic role of Skåne and the Øresund region for Swedish trade, investments in port and rail infrastructure are vital.

💡🚅 #Poland’s EU Presidency is setting the stage for sweeping changes in rail infrastructure and industrial #competitiveness. From #highspeed connections to cutting-edge digital systems, the nation is leading Europe's path to transformation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebmdWS9N

++ PRESS RELEASE ++ The EU Commission is working on a proposal for a new EU budget (Multiannual Financial Framework, ‘MFF’), which will include a new Connecting Europe Facility (‘CEF 3’) that mainly funds infrastructure projects. ▶ While ALLRAIL supports investment in new railway infrastructure, it is equally important to avoid ‘white elephants’ – projects that are underused. ▶ It's only by opening infrastructure to competition can we ensure its full use and impact. ▶ However, this requires stronger, better-resourced EU rail institutions. For more details, see below: https://lnkd.in/eRWAVT4N

Plans are in place to get the ailing rail sector back on track. Numerous investments into infrastructure upgrades and projects have been announced, signaling a commitment to revitalize the rail industry. Additionally, there's an ambitious plan to create a separate rail entity by April 2025, paving the way for private sector participation. This is a crucial step towards restoring efficiency and reliability in South Africa’s rail network, ensuring it can support the country’s economic growth and the demands of our industries. Click to read and listen : https://lnkd.in/dRcagP23

⚡ To modernize Spain’s railway infrastructure, Adif (Spanish Railway Infrastructure Company) has signed a major €350 million loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB). This …

European Parliament updates trans-European transport network guidelines! Today, on Wednesday 24.April, MEPs endorsed updated plans to complete major trans-European transport projects, such as cross-border roads, railways, bridges and tunnels, by the end of 2030. To eliminate bottlenecks and missing transport links, MEPs backed an update of the EU’s plan to build a network of railways, roads, inland waterways and short sea shipping routes connected through ports and terminals across the EU. Current trans-European transport (TEN-T) projects include many European links, such as, RB Rail AS | Rail Baltica connecting Helsinki and Warsaw, the Brenner Base Tunnel, linking Austria and Italy, and the Lisbon–Madrid high-speed rail line. Major transport infrastructure projects on the core TEN-T network should be completed by the end of 2030, to secure a comprehensive network by the end of 2050. To accelerate project rollout across the network, an intermediary deadline of 2040 is introduced. This development is a crucial step towards further integration and safety enhancement within Europe’s regions, opening doors for broader dialogue, collaboration, and innovation. Official press release: https://lnkd.in/eRkjzcyK Find the full list of projects with the following link: https://lnkd.in/eE95B5m6 #TEN-T #EuropeanParliament #EnablingFutureMobility ___ 👍 Like if you find value, re-post ♻️, and follow for more inspiration, interesting rail, and innovation insights.

Commissioner Hearings | How can we keep rail on track for Europe? Railways need fair, long-term, comprehensive financing: 🔎 Adequate financing of railways means fair financing, which can be achieved only if EU regulations ensure a level playing field for different modes of transport. 🚉 Meeting the huge infrastructure investment needs of the sector will require a bigger EU transport budget line in a scaled-up Multi-annual Financial Framework, including new sources of EU funding such as earmarked revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System. 🤝 Adequate political commitment to rail and the funding of rail infrastructure development is crucial. Multiannual Contracts between governments and infrastructure managers must be drawn up and applied correctly and for a duration of no less than 5 years. 📊 Private resources may be attracted complementarily in certain Member States thanks to the tools provided by the EU Strategy on Sustainable Finance. 📗 At a broader level, European Semester recommendations will have to affirmatively promote the green transition, coupling macroeconomic stability with the prioritisation of sustainable investments. Read the full chapter on adequate financing of railways in the European Rail Manifesto 'On Track For Europe' 2024-2029👇 https://lnkd.in/eQj6e3Ui #OnTrackForEurope #EUTransport #MFF

📢 Joint Position Paper 📢 | 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 ALLRAIL, EIM European Rail Infrastructure Managers, ERFA-European Rail Freight Association, the International Union of Wagon Keepers (UIP), UIRR, and CER (Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies) published together the sector’s priorities for the ongoing trilogue negotiations on the draft Regulation on the Use of railway infrastructure capacity in the Single European Railways Area 🚆 The most important points for independent passenger rail operators are: 😟 The concern over the potential of binding Member States' 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 to undermine the objectives of the draft Regulation, 📢 The importance of 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 within the European Railway Platform (ERP) during the development of European Frameworks, 📑 The possibility to conclude 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 across multiple networks, 🌟 The value of 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 in harmonising rail capacity management in the Single European Railway Area, 🔬 The importance of transparently, well-designed 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 in cases of conflicting capacity requests, which must however be used as a last resort. 🤝 ALLRAIL remains fully committed to supporting the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union in achieving an outcome that contributes to the growth of passenger rail, one of the most sustanainable modes of transport.

Brazil holds public consultation for use of debentures to finance ports, airports The Brazilian ports and airports ministry launched a public consultation to update and simplify the regulation for the use of local bonds known as debentures. Debentures have been one of the main mechanisms for financing projects in the country’s infrastructure sector. You can read more on BNamericas article. #investment #debentures #airport #logistic #infrastructure #softlanding