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Define the R&D and innovation priorities for the Sector.
Promote R&D and innovation, coordinate public and private investments.
Integrate R&D and innovation agents (joint projects, technology transfer and flow of information).
Identify R&D and innovation projects which are consistent with the objectives of the PEIT (Spanish Strategic Plan for Infrastructures and Transport).
Promote joint projects between the different elements of the Science-Technology-Enterprise system which may fit into national and European calls for proposals.
Extend and optimise the way in which companies use public and private research infrastructures.
Identify training shortcomings and coordinate training plans.
Advise public administrations and cooperate with them in the development of sector-specific policies and other actions as required.
Promote intermodality between railways and other forms of transport, so as to contribute to sustainable transport.
Promote the participation of Spanish companies in European consortia.
Defend Spanish interests through coordination actions with ERRAC.
Contribute to the development of Spanish research centres and groups which are competitive at the European level.