The State wants to devote in the next five years 8.6 billion euros to regional transport, a sum up "50%" compared to previous planning contracts with regional executives. Clément Beaune must formally obtain the green light from the Council of Ministers, Wednesday, to launch on these bases negotiations with local authorities.
Major projects, such as the modernization of the rail network or new high-speed lines, are not included in the CPER, and "benefit from ad hoc financing"