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Even before passenger service commences in December, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has already launched the first freight trains on the new Kor-Alm railway line. This step strengthens climate-neutral logistics in Austria and significantly reduces travel times between Carinthia and Styria.

Ukraine has implemented an electronic system for issuing ECMT permits for international freight transport, fully harmonized with European standards. Since November 1, carriers have been able to obtain all necessary permits online through the state portal. The new mechanism reduces document processing time, eliminates human error, ensures transparent accounting, and synchronizes with EU databases.

The Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF) has approved the launch of a new package of public investment programs, providing for the financing of 11 projects in various sectors. Three of these will be implemented under the coordination of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development, including the World Bank and EBRD “Rehabilitation of Essential Logistics Infrastructure and Network Connections (RELINC)” project, which covers railways, roads, ports on the Danube, and the modernization of border crossing points.

At the 10th annual Lyon–Turin Euroforum (LTEF 2025), held at the French Embassy in Palazzo Farnese, experts, politicians, and industry representatives discussed key aspects of designing and managing the infrastructure of the future. TELT, the French-Italian promoter of the new Lyon–Turin cross-border railway, opened the forum for specialists, students, and researchers, emphasizing the importance of a sustainable approach to large-scale infrastructure projects.