Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
The Connecting Europe Facility is a key EU funding instrument to promote growth, jobs and competitiveness through infrastructure investment at European level.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
The general objective is to modernise transport infrastructure on the Core and Comprehensive Networks of the TEN-T.
Detailed Call Description
Τhe following Actions will be supported:
Actions removing interoperability barriers in compliance with the Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) adopted by Directive 2016/797 on the interoperability of the rail system (Directive 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union which replaces Directive 2008/57/EC as of 16 June 2020 (OJ L 138, 26.5.2016, p. 44), including automatic gauge-change facilities in rail freight traffic in accordance with Article 9(2)(b)(v) of the CEF Regulation.
Investments concerning rolling stock, notably the installation of sensors or other devices on wagons, will not be supported.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
The costs will be reimbursed at the funding rates fixed in the Grant Agreement (maximum 50% for the costs of studies, maximum 70% for the costs of works in outermost regions (not applicable for projects related to ‘removing interoperability barriers’ and ‘RIS’) and maximum 50% for all other costs categories (‘project funding rate’).
Thematic Categories
- Transport
Eligibility for Participation
- Central Government
- International Organisations
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- State-owned Enterprises
Eligibility For Participation Notes
In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:
- be legal entities (public or private bodies)
- be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
- EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs)
- third countries associated to the CEF (list [none])
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works
Department of Public Works
https://bit.ly/3BoYoGo
165 Strovolou Avenue, 2048 Strovolos
Telephones: +357 22806521, +357 22806550, +357 22806537
Email: info@pwd.mcw.gov.cy
Contact person:
Elpida Epameinondas
Senior Executive Engineer
Τelephone: +357 22806643
Email: eepamenonda@pwd.mcw.gov.cy
(Publish Date: 21/10/2021-for internal use only)
EU Contact Point
CINEA –Transport:
https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/index_en