Freight

377 bn tonne-km

estimated rail freight volumes (EU27, 2020)

16%

of inland freight is carried by rail (EU27, 2020)

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Passenger

European railways bring passengers to their work and school, to their leisure activity or holiday destination. From long-distance to local and regional trains, the railways have something to offer to each customer. ...

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Freight

Infrastructure

Modern, efficient and reliable infrastructure is the backbone of the European economy. The rail network in Europe enables the transport of passengers and goods across member states with high efficiency and low emissions. ...

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Sustainability

Rail contributes to reducing the transport users’ environmental burden on society combining energy-efficient mobility with fewer emissions ...

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Economic footprint

Rail is an essential component of the transport system, and transport is an essential function of any modern economy. ...

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Safety & Interoperability

Interoperability and safety enhance and ensure the seamless and safe circulation of passengers and goods on railway vehicles across the European Union and even beyond its borders. ...

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Social affairs

Social affairs in the rail sector cover a broad variety of issues, encompassing working conditions, diversity and gender equality issues, health and safety at work, education and training of staff, as well as relations with employees’ representativ ...

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Freight

377 bn tonne-km

16%

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