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Article 4
Specific sectoral objectives
Without prejudice to the general objectives set out in Article 3, the CEF shall contribute to
achieving the following specific sectoral objectives:
(a) In the transport sector, the CEF shall support projects of common interest as identified in
Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) No XXXX/2012 [TEN-T Guidelines] pursuing the objectives
set out below, as further specified under Articles 2a and 4 of Regulation (EU)
No XXXX/2012 [TEN-T Guidelines]:
(i) removing bottlenecks and bridging missing links. The achievement of this objective
shall be measured by the number of new or improved cross-border connections,
removed bottlenecks and sections of increased capacity on transport routes which have
benefited from the CEF;
(ii) ensuring sustainable and efficient transport systems in the long run. The achievement of
this objective shall be measured by the length of the railway network in the EU-27
complying with the requirements set out in Article 45(2) of Regulation (EU) No
XXXX/2012 [TEN-T Guidelines], the length of high-speed railway network in the
EU-27, the length of inland waterway network by class in the EU-27, and the reduction
in casualties on the road network in the EU-27;
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