EuroMed Transport Project

The EuroMed Transport Project is part of the MEDA programme financed by the European Commission, following the 1995 Barcelona conference between the 15 members of the European Union and the Mediterranean countries. In 2003 the contract was awarded by the European Commission to a consortium headed by GTZ (Germany).

The consortium was appointed to carry out an institutional study of the transport sector for 12 Mediterranean countries covering all modes of transport. The countries involved were : Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Cyprus and Malta. The contract is due to run for four years. The objective is to create a zone for ease of access between the 25 European countries and the 12 southern Mediterranean countries, based on an efficient, sustainable and safe transport system.

As part of the consortium, SYSTRA has the role Transport Policy Advisor and provides help where necessary on institutional, rail, intermodality and customs issues.

Interoperability of Line B of the RER, France

SYSTRA conducted a study in 2005 of the technical, legal, social and financial conditions for joint financial management of line B of the RER, Ile-de-France, which is currently operated by RATP and SNCF.

Barcelona Tramway (Spain)

From 2003 to 2005, SYSTRA acted as consultant to the TramMet consortium which owns the concession, to check the consistency of the concession contract with contracts between concessionaires for the Del Besos and Diagonal lines.

Improvements to the Public Transport Network in Tallin (Estonia)

SYSTRA defined measures for implementation, to improve efficiency and profitability of the tramway network, as a complement to the bus and trolleybus systems (2003-2005).

Institutional Organisation of Public Transport in France

Drafting and regular updating of a document presenting the institutional and financial organisation of the public transport sector in France, 2001.

LI RI CA Project (Liguria Riviera Côte d’Azur), France-Italy

As part of the plan to improve relations between French and Italian railways, SYSTRA prepared the financial and legal arrangements for the implementation of the chosen jointly-operated service, on-going since 2005.

Study Into Tariff Integration for the Marseilles Metropolitan Area, France

SYSTRA defined and assessed a pricing structure common to the different authorities in charge of urban transport, in the PACA region and the Bouches du Rhône Department, 2004.

Reorganisation of Public Transport in Gdansk (Poland)

From 2002 to 2004, SYSTRA made recommendations for the restructuring of the plan and assisted with its implementation ; assistance was also provided in finalising a second public transport plan.

Implementation of European Rail Directives in Poland

From 2004 to 2005, SYSTRA assisted the Polish authorities with the implementation of European directives and with a second railway package.

Capacity Study for the Geneva Rail Hub (Switzerland)

This study was carried out in 2003 and aimed at highlighting the pinch points and capacity limits of the Geneva rail hub, following the launch of the Cornavin – Eaux-Vives – Annemasse (CEVA) project ; it also defined network developments up to and beyond 2020.

Pau-Canfranc-Saragosse Rail Line (France/Spain)

SYSTRA carried out a study of operations, traffic forecasts and the preparation of socio-economic reports on the re-opening of the Pau-Canfranc-Saragosse line (2002-2003).

Riga Tramway (Latvia)

In 2002-2003, SYSTRA carried out an institutional context study as part of the feasibility study for a modern tramway.

Hong Kong – Canton High-Speed Line (China)

In 2002, SYSTRA carried out technical study along with providing estimates of costs and institutional approach, prior to the launch of a high-speed guided transport system, either using TGV or Maglev.