Project highlight: Trans-Borders+

The TRANS-BORDERS+ project, developed by ten partners from five countries, aims to improve public transport in border regions by strengthening cross-border mobility. The strategy focuses on modernising public transport infrastructure, integrating digital passenger information systems, coordinating cross-border services, and enhancing accessibility and inclusion. The Cross-Border Transport Enhancement Initiative supports the implementation of digital solutions in cross-border public transport and transforms mobility points into modern hubs.

The project also enhances decentralised cross-border Travel Information Services (TIS) in the Austria-Slovenia-Italy region using the Open Journey Planning (OJP) approach, providing a scalable model for other cross-border regions across Central Europe. The Smart Bus Stop Toolbox aims to transform traditional bus stops into modern, multimodal mobility points across border regions, with funding prepared in the Lusatian border region with the Czech Republic and further refinement in the DE/CZ border region.

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RFC North Sea – Rhine – Mediterranean Implementation Plan released

Implentation plan 2025 by RFC NSRM

The RFC North Sea – Rhine – Mediterranean Executive Board and Management Board have published their joint implementation plan for the new Rail Freight Corridor.

This marks the start of the governance phase, which will culminate in the first joint capacity publication in January 2026. The plan includes a detailed description of the new Corridor, measures for implementing EU Regulation 913/2010, and the objectives of the Corridor work.

The full plan can be accessed on their website by clicking here 

PREPARED Targeted Analysis Workshop conclusions

Yesterday, the PREPARED (Enhanced Planning and Governance for North Sea-Rhine-Mediterranean Corridor) Pilot workshop was concluded. The pilot brought together stakeholders from across Europe’s transport and spatial planning landscape.

Key outcomes included:

• Refinement of Workshop Methodology: Participants critically assessed and improved engagement approaches, ensuring effective workshops.

• Sharper Focus on Cross-Border Bottlenecks: Discussions helped clarify the real-world challenges facing transnational freight and passenger transport.

• Foundation for Evidence-Based Planning: Insights gathered allow future workshops to be well targeted and impactful.

The momentum from this pilot will directly benefit stakeholder workshops scheduled for September and October.

Why Get Involved?

If you work in transport, regional planning, or cross-border governance, PREPARED is an opportunity to:

• Contribute to spatial development and infrastructural scenarios and perspectives for the Corridor.

• Collaborate with policymakers and industry peers from eight countries.

• Help shape a governance blueprint with the potential for replication across other European corridors.

Join Us on the Journey

The PREPARED project, funded by ESPON and co-financed by the European Union, aims to create lasting answers to some of the continent’s biggest transport challenges. By strengthening stakeholder engagement and fostering territorial coherence, PREPARED works toward more connected, resilient, and future-proof mobility for all Europeans.

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