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What does the European Commission’s Military Mobility Package mean for rail freight?

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The European Commission has proposed a Regulation with measures to enhance the transport of military equipment, goods and personnel across the EU. It should be a step towards a “military Schengen”. Rail is set to play a big part in such logistics operations.

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