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- 24/
- MAR 2020
COVID-19 | Transport keeps us going
On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 a pandemic and governments worldwide have taken wide-ranging measures to contain the spread of the virus. The transport sector has a crucial role to play in the supply of goods, in particular medicines, medical devices, food and other essential commodities needed to overcome this crisis. The transport sector also proves to be a vital instrument in these times where many European citizens are restricted in their mobility.
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- 18/
- MAR 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE
In order to contribute to the collective effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to ensure maximum safety, UNIFE has taken multiple measures based on the guidelines from the Belgian Government.
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- 04/
- MAR 2020
UNIFE congratulates the European Commission on Climate Law, Year of Rail, and commits to EU Green Deal
Today, 4 March, the European Commission has taken critical steps in pursuit of the European Green Deal, headed by Executive Vice-President for Climate Action Policy Frans Timmermans. In Brussels, it has proposed a European Climate Law to form a binding commitment to leading the global response to climate change. UNIFE applauds the European Commission’s understanding of the urgency created by this global challenge.
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- 25/
- FEB 2020
Together we will make rail the driver of Europe’s green future
The EU Green Deal will drastically shift the way Europeans and their goods travel across their union, rail will have to serve as the backbone of a new sustainable mobility paradigm if we are to complete the plan's ambitious targets. This compelling video unveiled at the 2020 European Railway Award explains how rail innovation will be a drive for much needed climate action and the support that will make it happen. Watch it now to learn how, together, we can get on track to a cleaner planet.
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- 19/
- FEB 2020
Geert Pauwels receives European Railway Award 2020
The 2020 European Railway Award was presented tonight to Geert Pauwels, for successfully developing a strategy making rail freight a profitable business, thereby boosting the attractiveness of rail freight and encouraging a modal shift from road to rail. The Award was handed over to Mr Pauwels by Libor Lochman, CER Executive Director, and Philippe Citroën, UNIFE Director General, during a special ceremony at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Brussels.
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