EC is investing in key transport projects

The European Commission has selected some 172 transport infrastructure projects to receive EUR €1.6 billion in funding. The projects are all listed as high priority targets for the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) programme. The various projects have been selected as they have all been identified as providing major improvements to Europe’s transport infrastructure. A total of 53 priority projects will receive €1.044 billion.
October 30, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The 2465 European Commission has selected some 172 transport infrastructure projects to receive EUR €1.6 billion in funding. The projects are all listed as high priority targets for the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) programme. The various projects have been selected as they have all been identified as providing major improvements to Europe’s transport infrastructure. A Total of 53 priority projects will receive €1.044 billion.

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