Publications

The main objective was to produce guidance for governments and railway operators on best practice in achieving full accessibility to their services and facilities. COST 335 was based on guidelines drawn up by the ECMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport) and on a report from the working group on accessibility of the UIC (Union Internationale des Chemins de fer), which directed the requirements towards harmonisation of rolling stock standards and a more holistic approach: economic aspects, access to and within a station, the interface between station and rolling stock, rolling stock design (including dimensions for seating layout and wheelchair space, regulatory framework, addressing legislation/regulation, codes of practice/guidance and the maintenance and monitoring of standards.

Workshop held in Tuscia University, Viterbo, Italy November 10-12 2003.

The objective of the Action is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of deinking technology even as new printing methodes and vehicles are being introduced in response to the increasing customer expectations and increasingly stringent environmental considerations. The Action has helped the European paper industry create a platform for exchanges among leading institutes involving in research; universities which have activities in deinking; a number of key suppliers; an individual paper companies.