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How can trains contribute to meet the Green Deal objectives as well as to the post-pandemic recovery? In this first episode of Next Stop the MEP and rapporteur for the European Year of Rail, Anna Deparnay-Grunenberg from the Greens talks about the relaunch of rail sector after the pandemic and the role of trains in strengthening European territorial cohesion. 

In the interview Ms. Deparnay-Grunenberg regrets that not enough funds are directed to the rail sector but sees the Recovery and Resilience Plans as a good start. She also presents a set of proposals to promote the use of the rail, especially among young people.

Do you know which European ruler had to abdicate in a train in the beginning of the 20th century? And that one of the first movies ever made was about a steam train pulling into the station? Get on board, we'll take you on a journey through the amazing world of trains! 

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