Transport

EU

Fit for 55

The consolidated text of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation has been formally adopted. It will be published in the OJEU and enter into force 20 days later. We previously looked at development of the Regulation here.

The consolidated text of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation, aimed at increasing the share of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport, has also been formally adopted. It will be published in the OJEU and enter into force 20 days later.

Public Service Obligation

Revised Interpretative Guidelines are available on how authorities should define the scope of public service obligations as regards passenger transport services by rail and road.

DOMESTIC DEVELOPMENTS

All-Island Strategic Rail Review

Consultation is open until 29 September 2023 for the Strategic Environmental Assessment. Consultation papers are available here. Further details on the review are here.

EV Charging

Consultation is open until 26 September 2023 on universal design guidelines for EV charging infrastructure.

The EU Just Transition will support a Community Facilities EV Charging Scheme. Community facilities can apply until 28 September 2023.