Decarbonization

Development of green economy implies reduction in greenhouse gas emissions due to the transition to renewable energy sources (RES) and low-carbon means of transport.

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28 publications
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Article
10.02.2021
Digitizing Europe’s Railways: a Call to Action

The future of train traffic is digital. To accelerate the digitization of Europe’s railways — and thus secure the future of its railroad industry — stakeholders must change the way the industry operates

Report
27.01.2021
Report
27.01.2021
Climate Action Pays Off in Transportation and Logistics

T&L companies that are pursuing tangible plans to reduce emissions have generated superior total shareholder return, according to BCG analysis. But to ensure economic sustainability, T&L players should move quickly to incorporate environmental sustainability into their business model and long-term strategies

Report
23.10.2020
Report
23.10.2020
Environmental Agenda for Rail Freight Transport

Environmental agenda permeates all spheres of human activity, and rail transport is no exception. In an effort to defend its position, railway transport is adapting to changes, where environmental friendliness and sustainable development are increasingly important

Article
22.10.2020
European Rail Partnership to succeed Shift2Rail

The European Commission has invited expressions of interest in becoming founding members of a new European Partnership on Rail Research & Innovation, which is being put forward as a successor to the current Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking

Report
30.09.2020
Report
30.09.2020
Germany Master Plan Confirms State’s Commitment to Rail

The German government has assigned rail a fundamental role in its climate change strategy, promising unprecedented levels of financial support for expansion and modernization of the national network

Article
25.09.2020
Promoting Sustainable Mobility: Commission Proposes 2021 To Be the European Year of Rail

The EU Commission has proposed to make 2021 the European Year of Rail, to support the delivery of its European Green Deal objectives in the transport field. A series of events, campaigns and initiatives in 2021 will promote rail as a sustainable, innovative and safe mode of transport

Report
07.08.2020
Report
07.08.2020
Global Transport: What Does the Future Hold Beyond COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disastrous impact on the global transport sector with all the modes of transport, primarily air and maritime ones, experiencing a strong deterioration in activity at the global level. However, some markets, for instance rail freight between China and Europe, are benefiting from the situation. The report by COFACE credit insurance company titled «Global Transport: What does the future hold beyond COVID-19?» analyzes the current state of the global transport sector suffering a heavy blow from the pandemic and presents three scenarios for the recovery of the sector.
Article
30.04.2020
Horizon 2020: a look at the EU’s flagship rail projects
As it reaches its final year, Horizon 2020 continues to support research and innovation projects across the European Union. How has it helped advance the bloc’s rail infrastructure, what have its successes been and what more can be expected?