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Research for TRAN Committee - The “Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor” in the regions of Catania, Augusta and Naples
This overview was prepared for the mission of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) to Catania, Augusta and Naples (13-15 February 2018). It provides a status report on the main regional transport infrastructure in the context of the “Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor”.
Research for TRAN Committee - Transport in California
This overview was prepared for the mission of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) to Silicon Valley (30 October-3 November 2017).
Passenger rights
Common rules have been drawn up in an effort to ensure that passengers receive at least a minimum level of assistance in the event of serious delays to or cancellation of their journey, irrespective of the mode of transport used, and, in particular, to protect more vulnerable travellers. The rules also provide for compensation schemes. A wide range of derogations may be granted for rail and road transport services, however, and court actions challenging the application of the rules are still common ...
Air transport: Single European Sky
The Single European Sky initiative is aimed at increasing the efficiency of air traffic management and air navigation services by reducing the fragmentation of European airspace. By its nature, this ongoing initiative is pan-European and open to neighbouring countries.
Air transport: Civil aviation security
Aviation security (not to be confused with aviation safety[1]) exists to prevent malicious acts against aircraft and their passengers and crew. Following the terrible attacks of 2001, the EU has adopted a set of security rules for safeguarding civil aviation. These rules are regularly updated to address evolving risks. Member States retain the right to apply more stringent measures.
Aviation safety
Common rules, which have gradually been extended to cover the entire aviation sector, guarantee a uniform, high level of safety[1] throughout the internal market in air transport.
Air transport: market rules
The setting up of the Single Aviation Market in the late 1990s has profoundly transformed the air transport industry and has greatly contributed to the strong growth in air transport in Europe over the past twenty years.
Research for TRAN Committee - The Port of Marseille
This overview of the Port of Marseille (including traffic development and outlook) has been prepared in view of the mission of the TRAN Committee to France (21-23 February 2017).
Research for TRAN Committee - Transport in Metropolitan Toulouse
This paper on transport in the Metropolitan Toulouse has been prepared in view of the mission of the TRAN Committee to France (21-23 February 2017).
Research for TRAN Committee - The Japanese Transport System
This overview of the transport and tourism sectors in Japan was prepared to provide information for the mission of the Transport and Tourism Committee to the country in 2016 (31 October - 4 November 2016).