Freight
Rail freight is particularly well placed to reduce Europe’s dependence on imported fuels, due to its high energy efficiency and major reliance on electric energy. Rail freight can support Europe’s competitiveness if the right framework conditions are set in place.
Related CER Publications
Measures needed to protect railways from skyrocketing electricity prices
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Digital Automatic Coupling – a key element for the digital transformation of the European railway system
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2022 DAC Sector Statement
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Joint Position – Supply and pricing of energy threaten Europe’s modal shift objectives
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Strategy needed to protect affordable energy supply to Europe’s railways
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EU leaders called to back rail Declaration in support of Ukraine
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Need for high-speed: setting the scene for a European High-Speed Rail Network
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Vienna Declaration on commitment to support Ukrainian Railways
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Related Pages
External Links
Handbook on the Regulation concerning a European rail network for competitive freight
Following its adoption by the European Parliament and the Council on 22 September 2010, Regulation EC 913/2010 concerning a European rail network for competitive freight entered...
Regulation EU 913/2010 on a European rail network for competitive freight
The Regulation concerning a European Rail Network for Competitive Freight (Regulation EU 913/2010 ) entered into force on 9 November 2010. The Regulation requests Member...
