The Role of the Railway Industry in Just Transition
Rail transport plays a crucial role in the Just Transition towards a green economy. On March 31, at SNSPA, representatives from the government, trade unions, the railway industry (CFR and private operators), and NGOs will discuss the challenges and opportunities of this sector in the context of climate and economic transformations.
Details
Date: March 31, 2025, 13:00 CET/ 14:00 EEST
Place: Multifunctional Hall, Ground Floor, SNSPA, Bucharest
Organizers: Pur și Simplu Verde and the Center for Leadership and Innovation (SNSPA)
Registration: online using this link
Why is the Railway Industry important for Just Transition?
A Just Transition means transforming the economy to combat climate change while protecting jobs and workers' rights. Rail transport is essential for a sustainable future because:
- It is more environmentally friendly than road and air transport, with lower CO₂ emissions.
- It can contribute to enhancing sustainable mobility in Europe.
- It can provide secure and well-paid jobs, supported by appropriate policies.
Preliminary Agenda:
13:45-14:00 Participants' registration
14:00-14:10 Welcome from the hosts (Florina Pinzaru, SNSPA)
14:10-15:10 Discuție în panel
Speakers:
- Ionuț Săvoiu, Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Transportation
- Bogdan-Eduard Simcea, Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Investment and European Projects
- Gabriel Popa, President of CFR Călători Board
- Maxim Rodrigo Gabriel, CSN MERIDIAN Vicepresident
- Stefan Roseanu, The Inter-Community Development Agency for Public Transport Bucuresti-Ilfov
- Ioana Petrescu, Pur și Simplu Verde President
Topics of Discussion:
- How can the railway industry contribute to the energy transition?
- What policies and investments are needed to modernize railway infrastructure?
- What is the impact of the energy transition on railway workers?
- How can we ensure a fair transition without massive job losses?
15:10-15:45 QA Session
15:45-16:00 Closing Remarks (Ioana Petrescu, Pur și Simplu Verde)
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