Text tabled : A7-0367/2011

  Thomas Ulmer (PPE), in writing. – (DE) The report is consistent and necessary. Following the amendments in committee, it has a logical structure and contains ideas and proposals aimed at achieving a single efficient rail market in Europe. Common standards coupled with strong, smooth coordination are essential for the European railways of the future. A strong single European regulator is also required. The question of the separation of networks and operators is not decisive for increasing competition, efficiency and quality; rather, the key factor is having transparent, fairly calculated track usage charges. Strict, comprehensive control of this with corresponding sanctions mechanisms will be essential.