1.23.5. Proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways.

References:
Proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on international rail passengers' rights and obligations: point 1.23.4 of this Bulletin
Proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive on the certification of train crews operating locomotives and trains on the Community's rail network: point 1.23.6 of this Bulletin
Directive to be amended: Council Directive 91/440/EEC: OJ L 237, 24.8.1991; Bull. 7/8-1991, point 1.2.108
Commission proposal: OJ C 122, 30.4.2004; COM(2004) 139; Bull. 3-2004, point 1.4.64
Committee of the Regions opinion: OJ C 71, 22.3.2005; Bull. 11-2004, point 1.4.35
European Economic and Social Committee opinion: OJ C 221, 8.9.2005; Bull. 1/2-2005, point 1.4.49
Endorsed by the Parliament (first reading): OJ C 227 E, 21.9.2006; Bull. 9-2005, point 1.4.28
Political agreement: Bull. 12-2005, point 1.4.62
Council common position: OJ C 289 E, 28.11.2006; Bull. 7/8-2006, point 1.22.1
Parliament amendments (second reading): OJ C 244 E, 18.10.2007; Bull. 1/2-2007, point 1.23.4
Conciliation Committee joint text: 20 June 2007

Joint text approved by the European Parliament on 25 September.

Joint text approved by the Council on 26 September. Now approved by both institutions, the new directive aims to improve rail market access.