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Directive (EU) 2020/7002020/0071(COD)COM(2020)179

Interoperability of the rail system within the EU and Railway safety (4th Railway Package): extension of the transposition period

Amending Directive (EU) 2016/797 and Directive (EU) 2016/798, as regards the extension of their transposition period

Stage
In force, reached 27 May 2020
In force
In force since 28 May 2020 · CELEX 32020L0700
Procedure
Ordinary legislative procedure
Lead DG
DG MOVE
Last activity
27 May 2020
18 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Council’s position at first reading and statement of reasons, 27 May 2020.

  1. 29 Apr 2020
    • Adoption by Commission
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  2. 12 May 2020
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  3. 13 May 2020
    • EP position at first reading
    • Plenary amended the proposal
    • Plenary vote
    • Plenary sitting
    • Referred to committee
  4. 15 May 2020
    • EP position at first reading
    • Plenary vote results
    • Plenary sitting
  5. 19 May 2020
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  6. 20 May 2020
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  7. 25 May 2020
    • Approval of the EP's first reading position by the Council (adoption of the legislative act)
    • Signed
  8. 27 May 2020
    • Council’s position at first reading and statement of reasons
    • Plenary sitting
    • Published in the Official Journal
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This directive extends the transposition deadlines for two technical pillars of the Fourth Railway Package, giving Member States more time to transpose rules on railway interoperability and safety into national law. It affects national railway authorities and infrastructure managers. Adopted under an urgent procedure, it entered into force in May 2020.

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