Facts & figures 27 Oct 2025

Fact sheet: Faster, further, greener, stronger with a European High-Speed Rail Network

CER has long advocated for action to be taken on high-speed rail (HSR) at European level to enhance the EU’s competitiveness, connect EU citizens and business and stimulate regional economic growth without compromising on climate.

Together with the CER position paper A High-Speed Rail Master Plan for Europe, which outlines a clear vision and actionable roadmap for delivering a continent-wide High-Speed Rail Network that connects all EU capitals and major cities, a fact sheet summarising the main benefits and recommendations on HSR is also available.

Download below the fact sheet.