Transport transition lies in a rail renaissance
Shifting some of Europe’s transport needs to the rails can contribute to the energy transition. But complicated and differing cross-border regulations and carbon-intensive power mixes are minimising the rail sector’s impact
Rail can be the lowest-carbon transport option, but costs and convenience mean it is rarely the first choice
OPERATOR PLANS Rail operators across Europe are looking at ways to decarbonise all aspects of their operations beyond power purchase agreements
SIMPLIFYING STANDARDS Easing cross-border rail travel for freight and passengers could promote decarbonisation Europe’s transport sector
KEY QUOTE To succeed, we don’t need endless new infrastructure, but instead to make better use of what we currently have ...
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