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Connecting Europe Express stop in Salzburg
When
Thursday, 9 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Salzburg, Austria
Organiser
ÖBB
Description
On Thursday 9 September, the Connecting Europe Express will arrive in Salzburg. A press event is organised which, will focus on employees in the rail sector.
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Connecting Europe Express stop inSt Pölten
When
Thursday, 9 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
St Pölten, main station, Austria
Organiser
ÖBB
Description
For the arrival of the Connecting Europe Express in St Pölten, a press event will be organised.
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Connecting Europe Express stop inVienna
When
Friday, 10 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Vienna, Central Station, Austria
Organiser
ÖBB
Description
On Friday 10 September, the Connecting Europe Express will arrive in Vienna. To welcome the Connecting Europe Express in Vienna, ÖBB organises a press event at Vienna Central Station.
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Connecting Europe Express stop inGraz
When
Friday, 24 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Graz, Austria
Organiser
ÖBB
Description
On Friday 24 September, the Connecting Europe Express will arrive in Graz. To welcome the Connecting Europe Express in Graz, ÖBB organises a press event.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Brussels
When
Monday, 4 October 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Brussels Schaarbeek Station
Organiser
Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport
Description
In Brussels the Connecting Europe Express will be welcomed at Schaarbeek Station where there will be an exchange of pennants between the Belgian federal flag and the European Union’s flag. The train will be open for visits at Brussels Schaarbeek station from 14:45 to 19:00.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Antwerp
When
Monday, 4 October 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Antwerp Centraal, Belgium
Organiser
Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport
Description
On 4 October 2021, the Connecting Europe Express arrives in Antwerp! A welcoming committee will be at the platform to celebrate the arrival of the train.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Namur
When
Tuesday, 5 October, 9.00-9.20
Languages
N/A
Where
Namur, Belgium
Organiser
Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport
Description
On 5 October 2021, the Connecting Europe Express arrives in Namur! A short welcoming event is organised at the station
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Sofia
When
Thursday, 16 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Sofia, Bulgaria
Organiser
Bulgarian State Railway
Description
For the arrival of the Connecting Europe Express in Sofia, a welcoming event is organised by the Bulgarian State Railway including an exchange of pennants.
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Connecting Europe Express stop inRuse
When
Thursday 16 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Ruse, Bulgaria
Organiser
Bulgarian State Railway
Description
For the arrival of the Connecting Europe Express in Ruse, a welcoming event is organised by the Bulgarian State Railway including a visit to the Railway Museum.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Zagreb
When
Saturday, 11 September 2021
Languages
Croatian and English
Where
Zagreb, main railway station
Organiser
Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure
Description
On Saturday 11 September, the Connecting Europe Express will arrive in Zagreb! The Welcome Committee, which will include representatives of the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, representatives of the City of Zagreb and the Zagreb Tourist Board, and representatives of HŽ Infrastructure and HŽ Passenger transport, will welcome the CEE train. The hosts will hand over the pennants to the guests and give welcome speeches. LADO, the national folk dance ensemble of Croatia, will present its special performance for the occasion.
Website
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Prague
When
Saturday, 25 September 2021
Languages
Czech and English
Where
Prague, Czech Republic
Organiser
Správa železnic, státní organizace (SZCZ)
Description
On September 25 the CEE train will arrive in Prague. There will be a public tour of the train and exposition of various projects at the main station. Society, universities, young people, professional organisations and interest groups will be invited. Správa železnic is going to introduce its development activities to wide audience in connection with the CEE stop in Prague. The Venue will be the platform and the information point of Správa železnic on the Prague main station.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Brno
When
Friday, 24 September, 21.32-21.45
Languages
N/A
Where
Brno, Czech Republic
Organiser
Ministerstvo dopravy
Description
On 24 September 2021 the Connecting Europe Express arrives in Brno! There will be a special gathering to celebrate the arrival of the train in Czech Republic and an exchange of flags.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Plzeň
When
Sunday, 26 September, 10.27
Languages
N/A
Where
Plzeň, Czech Republic
Organiser
Ministerstvo dopravy
Description
On 26 September 2021 the Connecting Europe Express arrives in Plzeň! There will be a special gathering to celebrate the arrival of the train in Plzeň and an exchange of flags.
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Connecting Europe Express visits Copenhagen
When
Friday, 1 October 2021, 10:00 to 12:00
Languages
N/A
Where
Copenhagen Central Station, Denmark
Organiser
DSB and Banedanmark
Description
To celebrate the arrival of the Connecting Europe Express in Denmark, DSB and Banedanmark organise a welcoming event at Copenhagen Central Station. There will be speeches from the attending high-level representatives and from the director of DSB, the Danish member of CER and an exchange of pennants.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Tallinn
When
Tuesday, 21 September, 8:00
Languages
N/A
Where
Baltic Station, Tallinn, Estonia
Organiser
Estonian Ministry
Description
On 21 September 2021, the Connecting Europe Express is in Tallinn! To welcome the Connecting Europe Express in Tallinn a short welcoming event and a press conference are organised at the Baltic Station Tallinn.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Tartu
When
Tuesday, 21 September, 11.10
Languages
N/A
Where
Tartu Railway Station, Tartu, Estonia
Organiser
Estonian Ministry
Description
Tartu will be the European Capital of Culture in 2024. To welcome the Connecting Europe Express in Tartu a short welcoming is organised by the Estonian Ministry.
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Hand-over between the Iberian and the continental-gauge trains
When
Saturday, 4 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Hendaye Station, Hendaye, France
Organiser
SNCF
Description
To celebrate the ‘meeting’ of the Iberian-gauge coming from Lisbon & Madrid and the continental-gauge train, a press event is organised by SNCF in presence of RENFE, ADIF, the European Commission, and the French-Spanish Commission of the Atlantic Corridor.
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Is rail the transport of future
When
Saturday, 4 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Connecting Europe Express Conference Coach, Stretch Hendaye-Bordeaux
Organiser
Representation of the European Commission in France
Description
The Representation of the European Commission in France organises a debate on the conference coach of the Connecting Europe Express aimed at outlining the EU’s strategy for green mobility, particularly the rail component.
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Bordeaux/Nouvelle Aquitaine:a City & a Region as Paragons of European railway development
When
Saturday, 4 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Bordeaux St-Jean station, Bordeaux, France
Organiser
SNCF
Description
For the arrival of the Connecting Europe Express in Bordeaux, SNCF organises a high-level ceremony. Bordeaux is one of the major French cities and the capital of a very dynamic region, Nouvelle Aquitaine. Many projects have been engaged to enhance mobility, especially international mobility.
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Promotion of the Lyon-Turin project
When
Sunday, 5 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Chambéry Challes les Eaux station, Chambéry, France
Organiser
SNCF
Description
In Chambéry, SNCF organises a high-level ceremony to highlight the Lyon-Turin project. This international project is a key part of the Mediterranean corridor between Spain and Hungary.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Strasbourg
When
Wednesday 6 October 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Strasbourg, France
Organiser
CER and SNCF
Description
The Connecting Europe Express will make its penultimate stop in Strasbourg, a city that symbolises Europe par excellence.
To celebrate the arrival of the Connecting Europe Express in Strasbourg CER and SNCF organise a welcoming event. It will focus on Europe, its commitment and its current situation, addressing both European institutions and citizens, and in particular young people committed to sustainable mobility.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Hamburg
When
Wednesday, 30 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Hamburg Railway Station
Organiser
Deutsche Bahn
Description
On 30 September, the Connecting Europe Express will stop in Hamburg. To celebrate the train’s arrival, a welcome event is being organised by Deutsche Bahn, including a press event and a flag hand over.
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Open train: Visit theConnecting Europe Express
When
Wednesday, 30 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Berlin East Station
Organiser
Deutsche Bahn
Description
On 30 September, the Connecting Europe Express will be in Berlin. It will remain at Berlin East Station and it will be possible to visit the Connecting Europe Express and its exhibition from 9am to 2pm.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Munich
When
Monday, 27 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Munich, Germany
Organiser
Deutsche Bahn
Description
On 27 September, the Connecting Europe Express departures from Munich to its way through Germany. To celebrate the train’s arrival, a welcome and farewell event is being organised by Deutsche Bahn, including a flag hand over.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Ulm
When
Monday, 27 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Ulm, Germany
Organiser
Deutsche Bahn
Description
On 27 September, the Connecting Europe Express will stop in Ulm. To celebrate the train’s arrival, a welcome event is being organised by Deutsche Bahn, including a press event and a flag hand over.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Stuttgart
When
Monday, 27 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Stuttgart, Germany
Organiser
Deutsche Bahn
Description
On 27 September, the Connecting Europe Express will stop in Stuttgart. To celebrate the train’s arrival, a welcome event is being organised by Deutsche Bahn, including a press event and a flag hand over.
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Karlsruhe as intersection of the transeuropean magistrales Rotterdam-Genua and Paris-Budapest
When
Tuesday, 28 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Karlsruhe, Germany
Organiser
Deutsche Bahn
Description
On 28 September, the Connecting Europe Express will stop in Karlsruhe. To celebrate the train’s arrival, Deutsche Bahn organizes a press event with flag handover, presentations, as well as booths for the public.
It will be possible to visit the onboard exhibition between 3 and 4 pm.
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Rheinmain+: Infrastructure projects around Frankfurt and their relevance for the European high speed rail connections
When
Tuesday, 28 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Organiser
Deutsche Bahn
Description
On 28 September, the Connecting Europe Express will stop in Frankfurt am Main. To celebrate the train’s arrival, Deutsche Bahn organises a press event with flag handover, presentations, as well as booths for the public.
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Tradition meets modern age - Connecting Europe Express stop in Leipzig Main Station
When
Wednesday, 29 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Leipzig, Germany
Organiser
Deutsche Bahn
Description
On Friday 29 September 2021, the Connecting Europe Express will arrive in Leipzig. It can be seen at the track where it is welcomed with speeches and flag handover, followed by a short walk of the CEE passengers in the station of Leipzig.
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Freight belongs on rail- live demonstration in the train formation yard in Halle
When
Friday, 29 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Train formation yard, Halle, Germany
Organiser
Deutsche Bahn
Description
Demonstration of one of the most modern train formation facilities in Europe, where individual wagons or wagon rakes are formed into complete trains.
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Connecting Europe Express stop inBerlin
When
Friday, 29 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Berlin Südkreuz, Germany
Organiser
Deutsche Bahn
Description
Official welcome of the Connecting Europe Express in Berlin Südkreuz in the presence of DB CEO Richard Lutz.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Schwandorf
When
Sunday, 26 September, 13.47
Languages
Partner
Bäckerei Scherl, Brunnerhof Richt, ZWICKL FILM FESTIVAL
Where
Schwandorf Station, Germany
Organiser
Stadt Schwandorf
Description
To celebrate the arrival of the Connecting Europe Express at its first stop in Germany the city of Schwandorf organise a welcoming event at Schwandorf Station. There will be speeches from local representatives and an exchange of pennants. Traditional bavarian food is served as well and musicians are playing. Everybody is invited to welcome the #CEE and discuss about the local and international future of railway.
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Connecting Europe Express stop inThessaloniki
When
Tuesday, 14 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Thessaloniki Railway Station, Greece
Organiser
OSE (Hellenic Railway Organisation, National Infrastructure Manager)
Description
On Tuesday 14 September, the Connecting Europe Express will stop in Thessaloniki. The train will stop on the track No 1 where a press event will be organised.
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Connecting Europe Express stop inAthens
When
Tuesday, 14 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Athens, Rouf Railway Station, Greece
Organiser
OSE (Hellenic Railway Organisation, National Infrastructure Manager)
Description
On Tuesday 14 September, the Connecting Europe Express will stop in Athens. To welcome the train in Athens OSE organises a high-level ceremony which will take place on the platform of old Rouf Railway Station in Athens.
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Connecting Europe Express visits Sopron
When
Saturday 11 September 2021
Languages
English, Hungarian and German. Simultaneous translation to English and Hungarian will be provided.
Where
Sopron, Hungary
Organiser
GYSEV Zrt
Description
On Saturday, 11 September 2021, the Connecting Europe Express will visit Sopron! There will be a welcome ceremony for the train with high-level representatives from Hungary and Austria (Burgenland), reflecting the role of Hungarian-Austrian railway company GYSEV in bridging borders and providing cross-border mobility and freight services. From Hungary a Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Gyór-Moson-Sopron region as well as the Mayor of Sopron will participate in the welcome ceremony, together with the CEOs of GYSEV and GYSEV Cargo. From Austria a Representative of the government of Burgenland will be among the speakers.
Website
— Exhibition
Travelling the world by rail
When
Saturday, 11 September 2021 to December 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Sopron railway station, Hungary
Organiser
GYSEV Zrt
Description
In connection with the welcome ceremony organised in Sopron, a photo exhibition will be opened at the Sopron railway station. The subject of the exhibition will be related to travel by rail, promoting the use of rail in everyday travel as well as for leisure trips; it will be open to the public until the end of the year, commemorating the European Year of Rail.
Website
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CEE train - European Year of Rail-promotion game
When
September 6, 2021 from 0:00 a.m. to September 16, 2021, 11:59 p.m.
Organiser
MÁV
Where
Győr, Tatabánya, Salgótarján, Miskolc, Eger, Nyíregyháza, Debrecen, Szolnok, Békéscsaba, Szeged, Kecskemét, Székesfehérvár, Veszprém, Szombathely, Zalaegerszeg, Kaposvár, Szekszárd, Pécs, Keleti railway station, Nyugati railway station, Southern railway station, Kelenföld railway station
Description
At the stations of the main cities of Hungary, a poster draws attention to this promotion game. By scanning the QR code on the poster or entering the web address (www.vasutasmagazin.hu/jatek), participants will be taken to a sub-page that lists the 3 things they need to photograph at the station, and submit to the given email address (kig@mav.hu). A player can participate in the game with more than one code if he visits more than one station during the game.
The promotion game lasts for 10 days, the winner will receive his / her prize at the event on the day the CEE train arrives to Hungary.
Website
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Connecting Europe Express stop inTurin
When
Monday, 6 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Torino Porta Nuova Railway Station
Organiser
Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane
Description
On Monday, 6 September 2021, the Connecting Europe Express will depart from Turin. A departing event is organized by Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane at “Torino Porta Nuova” station, where high-level representatives of the company as well as of local, national and EU authorities will participate. This will be the chance to celebrate the beginning of the trip of the Connecting Europe Express throughout Italy and discuss the potential of railway transport in the mobility of the future.
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Changing tourist mobility:is a car-free holiday possible?
When
Wednesday, 8 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Connecting Europe Express Conference Coach, Stretch Nogara – Bolzano
Organiser
Trenitalia and the Permanent Conference of the Chambers of Commerce of Trento and Bolzano
Description
Trenitalia and the Permanent Conference of the Chambers of Commerce of Trento and Bolzano organise an event on the conference coach of the Connecting Europe Express. The event will deal with the topic of sustainable mobility and the vision of a car-free holiday in South Tyrol.
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Connecting Europe Express stop inRome
When
Wednesday, 8 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Roma Ostiense, Sala Presidenziale
Organiser
Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane
On Wednesday, 8 September 2021, the Connecting Europe Express will depart from Rome, and a departing event is organised by Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane at “Roma Ostiense” station. High-level representatives of the company as well as of local, national and EU authorities will celebrate the Connecting Europe Express and the European Year of Rail. This will be the chance to reflect upon the evolution of railway transport and its role in achieving an ever more sustainable mobility system.
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Connecting Europe Express stop atBrenner
When
Thursday, 9 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Brenner, Italy
Organiser
FS and ÖBB
Description
To welcome the Connecting Europe Express at the Brenner station, FS and ÖBB are hosting a working meeting dedicated to European freight transport by rail.
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Vaiano dà il benvenuto al treno Connecting Europe Express!
When
Wednesday, 8 September 2021, 17.00
Languages
N/A
Where
Vaiano, Italy
Organiser
Comune di Vaiano, Municipality of Vaiano
Description
The Mayor of Vaiano and a delegation of representatives of the Municipality will welcome the train and its passengers. Vaiano is a small municipality located in Tuscany, surrounded by beautiful mountains in the Valley of Bisenzio river and close to the regional border with Emilia-Romagna. The story of Vaiano is linked in particular to the city of Prato. Home to the medieval ‘Abbey of San Salvatore, founded in 1070 by Benedictine monks, Vaiano has always been a has always been an important intersection and meeting point in the Val di Bisenzio, connecting routes and people.
Small but worth to stop by: that is how Vaiano’s representatives aim to present themselves to Europe. Reminding the importance of being small but still pivotal for connections and communications in between people, communities.
With the stop of the train, Vaiano’s representatives will take the chance to welcome EU representatives and will be glad to show that the European project goes beyond boundaries, borders and works also in our beautiful local territories.
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Connecting Europe Express stop inRiga
When
Tuesday, 21 September, 15.24
Organiser
Latvian Ministry of Transport
Where
The event will happen in two different places:
- The Construction site in Central Railway Station
- The historical waiting Hall of the Central Railway Station
Description
For the arrival of the Connecting Europe Express in Riga, a high-level ceremony is organised at the Construction site in the Central Railway Station as well as a visit of Riga historical station hall.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Vilnius
When
Wednesday, 21 September, 21.00
Languages
N/A
Where
Vilnius Railway Station
Organiser
Latvian Ministry of Transport
Description
On 21 September 2021, the Connecting Europe Express arrives in Vilnius. To celebrate the arrival of the train in the city, a short welcome event including an exchange of flags is oganised at the station.
— Welcoming Event
Connecting Europe Express stop in Vilnius
When
Wednesday, 22 September, 10.00
Languages
N/A
Where
Vilnius Railway Station
Organiser
Lithuanian Railways and Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania
Description
For the arrival of the Connecting Europe Express in Vilnius, a welcome event and a press conference are organised at the station, with the presentation of the Vilnius Connect project to ministers.
— Welcoming Event
Connecting Europe Express stop in Kaunas
When
Wednesday, 22 September, 14.00-18.00
Languages
N/A
Where
Kaunas Station, Kaunas
Organiser
Lithuanian Railways and Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania
Description
Kaunas will be the European Capital of Culture in 2022. To celebrate the arrival of the train in Kaunas, events will be organised for the public at the station and the Connecting Europe Express will be open to the public for visits.
— Exhibition
Innovation Market
When
Sunday, 3 October 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Amsterdam Central Station
Organiser
Ministry of Infrastructure and Watermanagement
Description
To celebrate the arrival of the Connecting Europe Express in Amsterdam, an exhibition called “innovation market” will be organised in Amsterdam Railway Station.
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Amsterdam
When
Sunday, 3 October, 13.30-14.15
Languages
N/A
Where
Amsterdam Central station, Netherlands
Organiser
Ministry of Infrastructure and Watermanagement and NS
Description
On 3 October 2021, the Connecting Europe Express arrives in Amsterdam! In Amsterdam Central Station there will be a welcoming committee consisting of the Mayor of Amsterdam and State Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
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Market place DutchRailfreight sector
When
Sunday, 3 October 2021, 9.25-10.18
Languages
N/A
Where
Rotterdam Central Station, Netherlands
Organiser
Ministry of Infrastructure and Watermanagement and NS
Description
On 3 October 2021, the Connecting Europe Express will arrive in Rotterdam. To celebrate the arrival of the train, a welcoming event will be organised by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Watermanagement and NS
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Warsaw
When
Monday, 20 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Partner
European Consumer Centre Poland (ECC PL) ; Mazowieckie Voivodeship
Where
Warsaw, Central Railway Station, Poland
Organiser
PKP S.A.; Office of Rail Transport (UTK); PKP Intercity S.A.; European Commission Representation in Poland; Solidarity Transport Hub Poland
Description
On 20 September 2021, the Connecting Europe Express will arrive in Warsaw! People visiting the Central Railway Station in Warsaw on that day will be able to see several stands. ECC Poland will prepare a stand entitled “Passenger rights without borders”. ECC will provide citizens with information on passenger rights in the EU and how to apply them, also using the support of the European Consumer Network. The Office of Rail Transport (UTK) will organise an information stand about “Kampania Kolejowe ABC” – the nationwide information and education campaign about railway safety which was aimed at school and preschool children also their teachers and tutors. UTK will also to organise activities and games led by the mascot of the campaign – the rhinoceros “Rogatek”.
Website
— Welcoming Event
Connecting Europe Express stop in Białystok
When
Tuesday, 21 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Białystok station, Poland
Organiser
City Hall in Bialystok, Department of the Mayor of the City
Description
On 21 September 2021, the Connecting Europe Express will arrive in Białystok! Representatives of the European Union will be welcomed by the president together with a delegation and associations working in the field of railways. During the ceremonial welcome, the Mayor of the Białystok will present a pennant of the city of Białystok.
Website
— Welcoming Event
Welcome toKrakow
When
Thursday, 23 September, 9.30-12.19
Languages
N/A
Where
Krakow, Poland
Organiser
PKP PLK S.A.; Małopolskie Voivodeship
Description
On 23 September 2021 the Connecting Europe Express arrives in Krakow! For people who will visit the Main Station in Krakow on that day, special information stands f.e. PKP PLK S.A., UTK will be prepared.
— Welcoming Event
Connecting Europe Express stop inZebrzydowice
When
Thursday, 23 September 14.47-15.17
Languages
Where
Zebrzydowice, Poland
Organiser
Railway Enthusiasts Society (TEK)
Description
On 23 September 2021 the Connecting Europe Express arrives in Zebrzydowice! To celebrate the arrival of the train, the Railway Enthusiasts Society (TEK) will present its “draisine” at the station.
Website
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Connecting Europe Express stop in Covilhã
When
Friday, 3 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Covilhã station, Portugal
Organiser
Ministro das Infraestruturas e da Habitação
Description
Reception of the Connecting Europe Express train at Covilhã Station, organised by the Portuguese Minister for Infrastructure and Housing.
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Connecting Europe Express stop inVilar Formoso
When
Friday 3 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Vilar Formoso station, Portugal
Organiser
Ministro das Infraestruturas e da Habitação
Description
Reception of the Connecting Europe Express train at Vilar Formoso Station, organised by the Portuguese Minister for Infrastructure and Housing.
— Welcoming Event
Welcome to Bucharest!
When
Friday, 17 September 2021
Languages
Romanian and English
Where
Bucharest, North Railway Station, Romania
Organiser
Mayor’s office and Prefecture of Bucharest
Description
On 17 September the Connecting Europe Express will arrive in Bucharest! A welcome ceremony will be organised where representatives of local authorities and delegates will exchange pennants.
Website
— Welcoming Event
Welcome to Braşov!
When
Saturday, 18 September 2021
Languages
Romanian and English
Where
Braşov, Railway Station, Romania
Organiser
Municipality of Braşov City Hall and Prefecture
Description
On 18 September 2021, the Connecting Europe Express will visit Braşov! A welcome ceremony will be organised with welcome speech held by the Municipality of Braşov officials. Small artistic show will be organised as well as a piano concert. Representatives of local authorities and the participating delegates will exchange pennants.
Website
— Welcoming Event
Welcome to Sibiu!
When
Saturday, 18 September 2021
Languages
Romanian and English
Where
Sibiu, Railway Station, Romania
Organiser
Sibiu City Hall and Prefecture
Description
To welcome the Connecting Europe Express in Sibiu small folklore shows will be organised in the railway station. The representatives of local officials and participating delegations will exchange pennants.
Website
— Welcoming Event
Welcome to Cluj Napoca!
When
Saturday, 18 September 2021
Languages
Romanian and English
Where
Cluj Napoca, Railway Station, Romania
Organiser
Cluj Napoca City Hall and Prefecture
Description
On 18 September the Connecting Europe Express will arrive in Cluj Napoca! Small folklore shows will be organised in the railway station. The representatives of local officials and participating delegations will exchange pennants.
Website
— Welcoming Event
Welcome to Oradea
When
Saturday, 18 September 2021
Languages
Romanian and English
Where
Oradea, railway station, Romania
Organiser
Oradea City Hall and Prefecture
Description
On 18 September the Connecting Europe Express will arrive in Oradea! Officials from the municipality of Oradea will address welcome messages and representatives of local officials and participating delegations will exchange pennants.
Website
— Welcoming Event
Welcome to Arad
When
Saturday, 18 September 2021
Languages
Romanian and English
Where
Arad, Railway Station, Romania
Organiser
Arad City Hall and Prefecture
Description
To welcome the Connecting Europe Express in Arad small folklore shows will be organised in the railway station, including a Flashmod with the artists of the Fhilarmonic from Arad. The representatives of local officials and participating delegations will exchange pennants.
Website
— Exhibition
Oradea Railway Exhibition
When
Saturday, 18 September 2021
Languages
Romanian and English
Where
Oradea railway station, hallway, Romania
Organiser
Oradea railway station, hallway, Romania
Description
To welcome the Connecting Europe Express in Oradea, an exhibition will be organised in the hallway of the Oradea railway station.
Website
— Welcoming Event
Welcome to Giurgiu!
When
Friday, 17 September 2021, 9:55
Languages
Romanian and English
Where
Giurgiu Railway Station
Organiser
Local state authorities, Giurgiu County Council
Description
On 17 September 2021 the Connecting Europe Express arrives in Giurgiu! To celebrate the arrival of the CEE, Giurgiu county Council organises a welcoming event at the station. There will be a short artistic moment on the platform; folklore show with local specifics, mini-exhibition of folk costumes, model of the first locomotive in Romania, Călugăreni train and the history of Giurgiu North Station.
— Welcoming Event
Connecting Europe Express stop in Bratislava
When
Friday, 10 September 2021
Languages
Slovak
Where
Bratislava, Slovakia
Organiser
ŽSR, ZSSK, ZSSK CARGO
Description
On 10 september 2021, the Connecting Europe Express arrives in Bratislava! ŽSR, ZSSK and ZSSK CARGO will organise a welcome event with high representatives of the Ministry of Transport and Construction of Slovak Republic and railway companies. A short press conference will be organised. Later opening for public.
— Welcoming Event
Connecting Europe Express stop in Košice
When
Sunday, 19 September 2021
Languages
Slovak
Where
Košice, Slovakia
Organiser
ŽSR, ZSSK, ZSSK CARGO
Description
On 19 September 2021, the Connecting Europe Express arrives in Košice! ŽSR, ZSSK and ZSSK CARGO will organise a welcome event with high representatives of the Ministry of Transport and Construction of Slovak Republic and railway companies. A short press conference will be organised. And later opening for public.
— Welcoming Event
Closer2People
When
Friday, 24 September 2021
Languages
English and Slovene
Partner
Municipality of Ljubljana, local European Commission representative
Where
Ljubljana central railway station
Organiser
Slovenian Railways (Slovenske železnice) in cooperation with the Ministry of Infrastructure
Description
On September 24 the CEE train will arrive to Ljubljana main railway station. Train will be welcomed by high EU and Slovene representatives. The ceremony and the event will include welcome speeches, presentation of important railway infrastructure projects, promotion of rail transport benefits, promotion of integrated public passenger transport, exhibition of new passenger train sets and musical performances. Civil society, universities, young people, professional organisations and interest groups will be invited.
— Upon invitation ONLY
Connecting Europe Express stop in Medina del Campo
When
Friday, 3 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Medina del Campo, Spain
Organiser
Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda
Description
Reception of the Connecting Europe Express train at Medina del Campo, organised by the Spanish Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda.
— Upon invitation ONLY
Connecting Europe Express stop in Madrid
When
Friday, 3 September 2021
Languages
N/A
Where
Príncipe Pío Station, Madrid, Spain
Organiser
Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda
Description
Reception of the Connecting Europe Express train at Train Príncipe Pío Station, organised by the Spanish Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda.
— Upon invitation ONLY
Connecting Europe Express in Stockholm !
When
Friday, 1 October 2021, 19.47-20.00
Languages
N/A
Where
Stockholm, Central Station, Sweden
Organiser
Trafikverket
Description
For the arrival of the Connecting Europe Express in Stockholm Trafikverket organise a welcoming event at Central station including an exchange of pennants.
— Welcoming Event
How connection to the high speed railwayeffects the development of Norrköping
When
Saturday, 2 October 2021, 15.00-15.30
Languages
N/A
Where
The platform next to the train at Norrköping’s central station, Norrköping, Sweden
Organiser
The municipality of Norrköping
Description
Join the municipality of Norrköping in front of Norrköping’s central station to find out how the construction of the high-speed railway, The East Link, will affect the development of Norrköping. Listen to the mayor of the executive committee, the opposition leader and representatives from the business community talking about the benefits of the railway and the major urban transformation that awaits with the construction of a new central station in Norrköping.
— Online Event
Cross-borderfreight transports
When
Friday 1st October 2021, 10.30-11.30
Languages
Where
Online event
Organiser
Trafikverket and Jernhusen
Description
Välkommen till ett digitalt event om hur godstransporter bidrar till att ”connecta” Sverige med kontinenten. Welcome to a digital event about how freight transports contributes to connecting Sweden with the continent. Injuban / Invitation : Inbjudan
— Exhibition
SBB welcomes the Connecting Europe Express in Bern!
When
Monday, 27 September 2021
Languages
German
Where
Bahnhof Bern, Switzerland
Organiser
SBB
Description
On 27 September 2021, the SBB will welcome the Connecting Europe Express in Bern. The train will be located at track 50 and it will be possible to visit the onboard exhibition between 19.10 and 20.00, at which time the Connecting Europe Express will depart from Bern Station.
— Welcoming Event
SBB welcomes the Connecting Europe Express in Basel
When
Tuesday, 28 September 2021
Languages
German
Where
Basel SBB, Switzerland
Organiser
SBB
Description
On 28 September 2021, the SBB will welcome the Connecting Europe Express in Basel and hand the train over to DB for the continuation of the journey.