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Not-for-profit established at the request of UNIDROIT to represent the rail industry relating to the Luxembourg Rail Protocol to the Cape Town Convention.

Zug, Switzerland
Joined April 2019
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The RWG welcomes the Commissionโ€™s push for a more connected Europe via its new High-Speed Rail Communication. In this video, Chairman Rosen voices our support and stresses the need to ratify the #LuxembourgRailProtocol.
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We welcome the strong endorsement by Allianz pro Schiene (ApS), alongside seven other major German and European rail organisations, highlighting the urgent need for #Germany to ratify the Luxembourg #Rail Protocol. Read our full press release here: ๐Ÿ”— railworkinggroup.org/german-โ€ฆ
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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Grateful to the MEPs raising key questions on fairer export credits for rail under the Luxembourg Rail Protocol! ๐Ÿš† Itโ€™s time to align incentives with the EUโ€™s decarbonisation goals - rail deserves equal treatment. ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Look at the video to discover more!
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Reflecting on the #OECD meeting in Paris on March 12, Chairman Howard Rosen shares his insights on the key messages from the plenary session and the early positive feedback we received. Check out our full paper issued at the OECD: railworkinggroup.org/wp-contโ€ฆ
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At the #OECD Export Credits Forum in Paris on March 12, Chairman Howard Rosen highlighted why ECAs should apply a 10% risk premium discount for new railway rolling stock under the #LuxembourgRailProtocol - mirroring the Cape Town Discount for aircraft. Full paper on our website!
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Why the double standard? Export Credit Agencies apply a 10% risk premium discount for aircraft under the Cape Town Convention, but not for railways when the Luxembourg Protocol applies. Next week in Paris, Iโ€™ll be raising this issue at the #OECD meeting. Itโ€™s time for a change
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๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to South Africa for #ratifying the Luxembourg Rail #Protocol! A game-changer for private rail finance, not just in South Africa but across Southern Africa. Letโ€™s hope other SADC countries follow suit soon! ๐ŸŒ See the video below โคต๏ธ
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At the UN in Geneva, we advanced work on integrating digital platforms with the #URVIS numbering system. Drafting Appendix 3 is underway, aiming for submission to the Revisions Committee in September. ๐Ÿš† Check out the video below โคต๏ธ
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๐Ÿš† Today, our Chairman Howard Rosen shares his congratulations to the newly appointed #Commissioner for Sustainable #Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, and wishes him success in his critical mission. ๐ŸŽฅ Watch the full message in the video below!
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๐Ÿ“ธย Photo from last week's panel at the #SaudiRailConference: "Next Generation Transport: Digital Innovations Transforming the Rail Industry into a Sustainable, Integrated, and Accessible Network" A huge thank you to the esteemed panelists for their valuable insights!
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๐Ÿš† Our Chairman Howard Rosen had the honour of talking with Yasir Ali Bhatti, Co-Founder of Rail Online Forum (Rail Safety and Standard Regulations) during the #SaudiRailConference. Discover what he said about the Luxembourg Rail Protocol in the video below โคต๏ธ
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๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Live from the #SaudiRailConference in Riyadh, where the future of #rail in this region is taking shape. The #Riyadh Metro is set to launch soon, a key milestone for mobility in the region. Looking forward to seeing how these developments unfold.
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๐Ÿš†๐Ÿ““ Oxford Professor Louise Gullifer endorses the 3rd Edition of the Official Commentary on the #CapeTownConvention and #RailProtocol by Professor Sir Roy Goode โ€” an essential guide for railway finance professionals. Watch her full video below! โคต๏ธ
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๐Ÿš†๐Ÿ“ข Part two of our Chairman Howard Rosen's interview with Matteo Mussini, co-founder of @mustandpartners , is out!
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐ŸšกAlso today from Sicily, this time in #Taormina, our Chairman Howard Rosen raises an intriguing question: Are cable cars covered by the #LuxembourgRailProtocol? Watch the video below to explore his insights โฌ
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Our chairman, Howard Rose, discusses in this interview the role of the #LuxembourgRailProtocol in attracting private capital for EU's green transition, following Mario Draghi's report on the importance of investments for #decarbonisation. See the video below ๐Ÿš†๐ŸŒ
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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช Today, directly from #AbuDhabi Global Rail Conference, where industry leaders and experts are shaping the future of #railtransport ๐Ÿš† Watch the full video to hear more insights โคต
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Productive days in Brussels! Attended "On track for much more than a market," met with Polish Representation to the EU ahead of upcoming Council Presidency, and discussed how the #LuxembourgRailProtocol can support sustainable transport with Luxembourg MEP Tilly Metz (Greens/EFA)
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๐ŸŽฅ From the #EuropeanParliament in Brussels! Yesterday evening, I had the pleasure of attending an event hosted by the @CER_railways, where Mr. @EnricoLetta and Alberto Mazzola gave compelling insights on the future of railways in the #EuropeanSingleMarket. Watch the videoโคต๏ธ
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Yesterday we had the honor of attending an exclusive breakfast hosted by Ambassador Jean-Paul Senninger to discuss theย #LuxembourgRailProtocol. It was a valuable opportunity to engage with industry experts and explore the impact of this milestone for the rail sector.
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