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Germany needs Strong Rail
For the economy
Trains can transport goods quickly and safely. They can help us to meet our sustainability targets and deliver on our promises to decarbonise transport.
For the climate
We want to cut CO2e emissions by 10.5 million tonnes every year. We can do this if we shift more freight to the green rail network.
For people
The more goods we transport by train, the more everyone's quality of life improves. This means less particulate matter in the air, less time spent stuck in traffic, less need for roadworks on motorways.
For Europe
We connect Europe. With a strong rail network. With more employees, more destinations, more trains, more services.
Questions & answers
How does the environment benefit when companies use different modes of transport to move freight?
We want to combine transport services in an intelligent, environmentally sustainable way. Lorries, for instance, are good for transporting goods on the final leg of a journey. And they make our green logistics services attractive to companies that don't have their own private sidings.
Why now?
Moving more goods to trains is hardly a new idea. But global warming has made the issue more urgent than ever before. This is our last chance to do something.
Why have you started a initiative? And why should I support it?
We believe that there isn't enough focus on green logistics in current climate debates despite the crucial role it plays. We want to change this. We can achieve a lot if we get enough support.
Why does freight belongs on rail?
Transporting more goods by train means we can take the pressure off roads, reduce emissions and protect the climate for future generations.
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