12 Amendments of Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR related to 2019/2191(INI)
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Points out that harnessing the full potential of ERTMS unquestionably depends on the completion of the TEN-T core network; therefore calls on the EC to strengthen the role of the core network coordinators in the upcoming revision of the TEN-T regulation, including measures for an European management of the core network infrastructure;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Stresses, that the full deployment of ERTMS is a crucial prerequisite for rail to be finally competitive with other modes of transport.
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Points out the necessity to materialize synergies between ERTMS and European GNSS as soon as possible in order to: - reduce costs of deployment; - ensure a quick deployment besides the core network: - enhance the competitiveness of ERTMS outside Europe;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on ERA to closely coordinate, support and streamline R&D of space and rail stakeholders in order to include GNSS train location in ERTMS as early as possible;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Believes, that the role of the ERTMS Coordinator needs to be significantly improved, both in ressources and implementing powers, in order to reach the deployment targets;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Welcomes the opportunity which is provided by the upcoming revision of the TEN-T Regulation to strengthen the role of the ERMTS coordinator by making his consent obligatory for grants related to the CEF;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines that an approach to ERTMS deployment coordinated between all Member States, establishing an active dialogue, in particular to conclude agreements on the cross-border sections, and led by the ERTMS Coordinator is the only way forward to overcome the current patchwork situation; More efforts need to be done by the railway infrastructure managers, acting in cooperation, to equip and put into operation ERTMS on cross- border sections simultaneously and in a technical consistent manner;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Believes, that an efficient and quick deployment of ERTMS can only be achieved by setting binding targets, accompanied by generous grants, reinforced by equally high penalties for infrastructure mangers in case the deployment deadline is missed.
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets that compared with the targets set, at the end of 2020 only around 13 % of the core network corridors were operated with the ERTMS, and ERTMS deployment in most of the corridors ranged between 7 % and 28 %; believes that a corridor approach dialogue shall be strength to overcome the obstacles on the deployment of ERTMS, in particular among the corridors with the lowest rates of deployment such as the Atlantic corridor, in particular within the Iberian Peninsula;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Points out that current national rules and the lack of harmonisation of operational requirements in ERTMS (such as engineering rules ) and on the entire railway network ( such as variable axle gauges, voltage, dimension of the wagons), which may differ along the network, affects interoperability, impeding seamless operation of the European rail network;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Calls on the Member States to grant a reduction of track access charges of 75% for at least 10 years for those railway undertakings, which succesfully equipped 100% of their locomotives with ERTMS baseline 3;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls that EU funds are not sufficient to cover all the expected needs. and therefore calls on the Commission and Member States to cooperate closely and make planning, financial and political commitments to further improve the attractiveness of investing in the ERTMS, and to guarantee legal certainty for private investors;