In the current debate about a sustainable Europe by 2030, the increased sustainability of transport is a crucial political objective. The opinion looks into how railway transport could contribute to achieving this objective.
The territorial dimension is addressed by the railways as an enabler of territorial and social cohesion that allows regions to be connected across borders in a sustainable and affordable way.
The opinion will also address urban policy in the sense that railways offer a possibility to connect cities and their surrounding rural areas through urban railways. It addresses local problems like noise, congestion and air pollution.
The opinion will feed into the discussion on sustainability of transport and the transformation of the mobility system into a more environmentally friendly one. It will also contribute to the debate on the next MFF through co-financing of sustainable modes of transport.