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Thursday, 07 January 2021 / Published in General, General News, Sustainable mobility

EU launches website European Year of Rail

Shortly before the beginning of the new year, the European Commission launched the website of the European Year of Rail 2021. The initiative places the train in the spotlight as a smart and sustainable means of transport. In the Year of Rail, milestones are set for increasing the market share of rail transport, and contributing to the objectives of the EU Green Deal to reduce CO2 emissions with sustainable mobility.

To highlight the key role of rail for the economy, industry and society in the European Union, the EU has designated 2021 as the European Year of Rail. Despite the many advantages of the train, only about 7 percent of passengers and 11 percent of goods are transported by rail.

The European Year of Rail aims to significantly increase the market share of rail passenger and freight transport. “Through a variety of actions, we will take this opportunity to help rail realise its full potential”, says Adina Vălean, European Commissioner for Transport.

The recently launched website https://europa.eu/year-of-rail/index_en features information and events, with the first being the European Railway Award 2021 from CER and UNIFE on January 25. In addition, there are also events specifically related to the Year of Rail. The official kick-off will be on March 29, 2021, marking the beginning of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

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