01.02.2010 17:42

Kaido Simmermann, Estonian Railways Ltd.

Globalization of the international transport market, tightening competition and increasing transport needs of national economies of the “1520 Area” bring us to focus not just on operational communication, but also on the development of common approaches to the overall development strategy of "the Area 1520" as an integrated transport and logistics system, capable to render quality and efficient service for the existing and potential freight and passenger traffic between Asia and Europe.

The implementation of major infrastructure and innovative projects in the field of transport should be based solely on the basis of efficient and mutually beneficial cooperation between all the operators of the transportation process.

Joining forces to improve the efficiency of the whole system will enable us to maximize our core competitive advantages, which are the historical transport links and a common technological platform - the 1520 mm gauge.

I am convinced that International Regional Rail Business Forum “The 1520 Strategic Partnership: Baltic region”, to be held on the year of the 140th anniversary of Estonian Railways, will be an important step in developing not only the Baltic Sea regional cooperation, but the whole of the "1520 Area" and will facilitate consolidation of efforts of the business community, the governmental bodies and international organizations in developing optimal solutions to the problems now facing the industry.

I wish all the delegates fruitful deliberations at the Forum!

Chairman of the Board - Executive Director

Estonian Railways Ltd.

Kaido Simmermann

 

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Vladimir Yakunin, JSC Russian Railways

On behalf of the Board of JSC Russian Railways, I would like to welcome the delegates, guests and organizers of the II International regional rail business forum "1520 Strategic Partnership: Baltic region"!

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Kaido Simmermann, Estonian Railways Ltd.

Joining forces to improve the efficiency of the whole system will enable us to maximize our core competitive advantages, which are the historical transport links and a common technological platform - the 1520 mm gauge.

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