Brussels,
The next CEF must be strong enough to drive EU transport infrastructure funding and enhance EU competitiveness and security
The ten signatory associations representing Europe's railway sector - including passenger and freight transport operators, infrastructure and terminal managers, rolling stock lessors and rail equipment suppliers - welcome the proposal of the European Commission for the continuation of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) as part of the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034, published on 16 July 2025.