Description
Extreme weather is disrupting infrastructure, while heatwaves make travel uncomfortable and drive passengers away from public transport. Climate change adaptation is crucial for ensuring the future resilience and attractiveness of public transit.
Across Europe, a variety of solutions are being tested—from large-scale infrastructure transformations to simple measures like painting rails white to reduce overheating.
How are different regions addressing these challenges, and how are they shaping their responses
Speakers
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Philippe Tabarot, Minister of Transport, France
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Karima Delli, Former Chair of the Transport and Tourism Committee, European Parliament
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François Davenne, Director General, UIC
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Jacques Fernique, Senator of Bas-Rhin
Moderator: Bernard Soulage, Secretary General of Climate Chance
Rapporteur: Jacques Fernique, Senator for Bas-Rhin