Hyperloops, pan-Euro tickets: What the EU wants from its new transport chief

Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Sustainable Transport & Tourism Commissioner-designate. Image: Shutterstock. © Alexandros Michailidis.
Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Sustainable Transport & Tourism Commissioner-designate. Shutterstock

The European transport sector has a new political leadership. Apostolos Tzitzikostas has been appointed Sustainable Transport & Tourism Commissioner by the Commission’s head, Ursula von der Leyen. The Greek, a member of EPP, will take over the role from Adina Valean and already has a clear set of targets to meet during his office term.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Source: RailFreight.com

Nikos Papatolios is an editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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