UNIDROIT 16d ago

Welcome to Episode 6 of the *UNIDROIT Instruments Explained* series! In this episode, we explore the *Luxembourg Rail Protocol to the Cape Town Convention*, which provides an international legal framework and a mechanism to facilitate financing for railway rolling stock. As the rail sector faces a significant global investment gap, this Protocol introduces a harmonised system for recognising and registering security interests in rolling stock. By improving creditor protection across jurisdictions, it enables greater access to private capital and supports the expansion of modern, sustainable rail infrastructure. 💡What you will learn in this Episode:  • How the Protocol enables cross-border and domestic rail financing  • The role of the International Registry in protecting creditor rights  • The economic impact and projected cost savings across regions  • Global support from institutions, including the European Union and African Union • The environmental and social benefits of shifting transport from road to rail Watch to discover how this innovative legal framework enhances market confidence, lowers financing costs, and contributes to the future of sustainable transport worldwide. 📘For more information on the Luxembourg Rail Protocol, visit the UNIDROIT website: https://www.unidroit.org/instruments/security-interests/rail-protocol/ 📺 UNIDROIT Instruments Explained Playlist: https://bit.ly/4lVYGg6 #UNIDROIT #LuxembourgRailProtocol #CapeTownConvention #RailFinance #TransportLaw #PrivateLaw #LegalHarmonisation #SustainableTransport #InfrastructureInvestment #InternationalLaw ODKZ9AAVJUSL2STW