On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, FERRMED is organising a conference on "How to Solve the Stagnant Rail Freight Share in the EU: +FIRRST is the Solution" on  13 November in Brussels.
The conference will formally establish a Stakeholder Alliance  and outline a detailed plan for the implementation of the +FIRRST pilot project.
It will also address the following topics:
- Why +FIRRST?
 - +FIRRST basic requirements
 - Why do we need "SaI" and "SoR" trains in addition to PtP" trains?
 - +FIRRST operating procedures
 - +FIRRST key points for shippers and hauliers
 - Socio-economic and environmental results
 
IRU Director EU Advocacy & General Delegate Marian Raluca will take the floor at 10:15 during the session on "Stakeholders Alliance for the implementation of the +FIRRST System in the EU".