Ladies and Gentlemen, The World Railway Congress, which is opening this morning here in Vienna, is taking place at a turning point in the development of rail transport. First, as you are aware, transport issues today are a major concern for decision makers and for the general public throughout the world. Never before have expectations been higher, regarding the new directions to be given to transport. This is particularly true when trying to conciliate the needs for mobility with preserving the environment.
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