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Rail freight backs TSI plans of new ERA head: “Finally someone who understands”

Gherghinescu receives applause in Brussels. Image: ERFA. © Cédric Puisney

Oana Gherghinescu, the new executive director of the European Union Agency for Railways, has expressed her support for a freeze of TSIs for longer periods of time. RailFreight.com reached out to market parties to gauge the mood about her plans. The conclusion: rail freight is overwhelmingly positive about Gherghinescu’s ideas. There are, however, some remaining concerns.

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