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Results of the Survey

1. Due to the raising number of non-EU members in OTIF, this will have an influence on the development of the COTIF and other international rail norms (Strongly disagree - Strongly agree). 

The survey indicates a significant majority (26 responses) agreeing that the increasing number of non-EU members in OTIF will influence the development of the COTIF and other international rail norms. A smaller group (4 responses) disagrees, while only 1 respondent strongly disagrees. Additionally, 2 responses strongly agree, and 6 have no position on this matter.

2. The main challenges in my company in terms of digitalization of tools and procedures are due to (Lack of financial resources, Lack of personal resources, Lack of adequate legal framework, Others) :

The survey results for question two show that the main challenges of digitalizing tools and procedures in companies are primarily due to a lack of financial resources (11 responses). Other significant challenges include a lack of personal resources (10 responses), and a lack of an adequate legal framework (7 responses), alongside other factors (10 responses). This highlights the multifaceted barriers organizations face in advancing their digitalization efforts.

3. New projects and norms (Free rail, Rail Baltica, Traceca) will have an impact on rail transport. This would imply new international rules or extension (Strongly disagree - Strongly agree).

The survey results indicate that most participants agree with the statement, with 14 responses. This is followed closely by those who are neutral, totalling 12 responses. Conversely, the number of participants who disagree (6 responses) and those who strongly agree (5 responses) are significantly lower.

4. The draft “Infrastructure Capacity Regulation” is improving rail passenger and freight transport and also the use of rail infrastructure in Europe.

The survey results for question four reflects a pattern similar to question three. The majority of participants agreed with the statement, with 16 responses. This is closely followed by 12 participants who remained neutral. In contrast, those who disagreed numbered 6, and only 3 participants strongly agreed, indicating significantly lower support.

5. The use of terminals and other service facilities by rail operators, appears not legally harmonized. This should be more ruled by rail regulators.

This question 5 reveals that a majority of positive answers with (18). However, the number of strong disagreements (4) and disagreements (9) appears relatively high compared to other questions in the survey. Notably, there is a very low number of respondents who strongly agree, with only 2 responses.

6. There is a need of more regulation to develop the financing of rail (as the recent Luxemburg protocol), as the sole capital market appears not sufficient.

The responses to the last question demonstrate a clear trend, with a significant majority strongly agreeing (10) or agreeing (9). Additionally, there is a notable number of respondents who are neutral (9). In contrast, the combined total of those who disagree and strongly disagree is relatively low, amounting to 9 responses.