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Rail Freight Vital for Decarbonisation

26 Sep 2023 CW Team

Increasing rail freight is crucial in the fight against climate change. This article highlights the pivotal role that rail transportation plays in advancing decarbonisation efforts.

Railways are a sustainable mode of transporting goods, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to road and air transport. By shifting more cargo from trucks to trains, we can lower carbon footprints and alleviate road congestion.The article emphasises that governments and businesses must invest in rail infrastructure and modernisation to optimise its efficiency.

This includes electrification and the adoption of cleaner energy sources to power trains. Additionally, promoting intermodal transportation, where goods seamlessly transition between rail and other modes, enhances the environmental benefits.

This shift towards rail freight aligns with global sustainability goals and reduces the environmental impact of supply chains. It's a vital step towards achieving a greener and more sustainable future, where rail becomes the backbone of efficient and eco-friendly cargo transportation.

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Increasing rail freight is crucial in the fight against climate change. This article highlights the pivotal role that rail transportation plays in advancing decarbonisation efforts. Railways are a sustainable mode of transporting goods, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to road and air transport. By shifting more cargo from trucks to trains, we can lower carbon footprints and alleviate road congestion.The article emphasises that governments and businesses must invest in rail infrastructure and modernisation to optimise its efficiency. This includes electrification and the adoption of cleaner energy sources to power trains. Additionally, promoting intermodal transportation, where goods seamlessly transition between rail and other modes, enhances the environmental benefits. This shift towards rail freight aligns with global sustainability goals and reduces the environmental impact of supply chains. It's a vital step towards achieving a greener and more sustainable future, where rail becomes the backbone of efficient and eco-friendly cargo transportation.

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