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Edtstadler also spoke on behalf of Romanian Transport Minister Lucian Bode, who had denied the original information from Austria. “The free movement of workers must be guaranteed even in times of crisis if the regulations of the health and border authorities are strictly observed,” stressed the two ministers.
Hickack for the train corridor
Bode had contradicted Edtstadler’s public announcements about the corridor train two weeks ago. He had said at the time that “there was no government agreement” regarding a special train. Minister ÖVP, who was bathed in heme by the opposition, immediately passed the ball to the Romanian state railway and said that the latter had offered itself for transport.
Originally, the first train in the corridor should have started on May 2, but this was delayed due to lack of permits. Edtstadler emphasized that ensuring 24-hour care in Austria was a “high priority” for the turquoise green federal government. “It must be ensured that all the requirements of the authorities are met to protect travelers,” he added.
Tight limits in the crown crisis
In the Corona crisis, many European countries, including Austria, had closed their borders and only allowed foreign citizens to enter the country with health certificates. Edtstadler noted that the effects of border closures on the free movement of workers in the 24-hour care area are “enormously remarkable,” because many caregivers come from abroad and currently only come to work or return to their home country. to a very limited degree. can “.
According to Edtstadler, around 33,000 people in Austria depend on care around the clock, with many caregivers from Romania. Due to the current restrictions, it would be difficult for him to be replaced by colleagues. This transfer can now be done through the corridor train. Transport is organized by the professional association of carers at the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ). Three trains are currently open for reservation, on May 10 (Timisoara-Vienna), on May 12 (Vienna-Timisoara) and on May 13 (Timisoara-Vienna). Each train had 300 seats reserved for placement agencies and 50 seats for individuals.
Trains traveling at night
The trains are in motion at night, with four people accommodated in each compartment of the berth. This leaves two sofas per compartment free. After arriving in Vienna-Schwechat, supervisors are taken to a hotel at the airport, where tests for coronavirus are carried out. All negative tests can be collected by agencies or families. The trip costs 100 euros, the test 105 euros and hotel accommodation 74 euros.
(Source: APA)
