Vice President Siim Kallas, European Commission Vice President responsible for Transport said: "Europe's railways are approaching a very important junction. Faced with stagnation or decline in rail in many markets across Europe, we have a simple choice.
"De Europese spoorwegen staan voor een belangrijke tweesprong. Gezien de stagnatie of achteruitgang van veel spoorwegmarkten in Europa, is de keuze simpel.