EU member states have given approval to 195 transport projects that will receive a combined funding of €6.7bn (£5.2bn).

The funding is being granted under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme.

Unlocking additional public and private co-financing for a total amount of €9.6bn, the investment will create up to 100,000 jobs by 2030.

"The Connecting Europe Facility contributes to better, greener and safer transport all across Europe."
 
EU Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc was quoted  said: “I am glad we have the support of the member states for our multi-billion investment in 195 priority transport projects.

“The bulk of this funding has been allocated to central and eastern Europe, which will help bridge the deployment gap between EU regions.

"In doing so, the Connecting Europe Facility contributes to better, greener and safer transport all across Europe.”

Individual project grant agreements will be created by the Innovation & Networks Executive Agency (INEA) by the end of this year and will be signed by the project beneficiaries.