Rail transport statistics: collection of data on goods, passengers and accidents

The European Parliament adopted a legislative resolution on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 91/2003 on rail transport statistics, as regards the collection of data on goods, passengers and accidents.

A motion to reject the Council position, tabled by the EFDD group, was rejected in plenary.

In line with the recommendation for second reading by the Committee on Transport and Tourism, Parliament approved the Council position at first reading without amendment.