SIGNAL+DRAHT | Issue 06/2022
Dear readers, the UIC is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year
Dear readers, the UIC is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The harmonisation of railways is a long-awaited goal. Back on the 17 October 1922, 51 railway companies from 29 countries joined forces in Paris to promote the standardisation of railways. For this purpose, they founded the International Union of Railways (UIC). “ In order to protect mankind from the consequences of global warming a massive modal shift in favour of rail is necessary ”, said François Davenne, Director General of UIC, on 5 May 2022 at the start of the anniversary year....