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A preliminary deal to remove the 26 different EU national standards currently faced by rail operators and manufacturers in Europe was reached by MEPs and the Latvian Presidency of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday. The agreement brings the prospect of a European Railway Area a step closer to becoming a reality. This deal, on the “technical pillar” of the 4th railway package will cut the time and cost involved in certifying that operators, locomotives and carriages meet safety and technical standards.

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