CER throws the ball to von der Leyen’s court: “time for concrete energy measures”
Image: EC - Audiovisual Service. European Union, 2021
After public requests, the European railway sector directly requested Brussels to take action against the electricity and energy crisis. With an open letter to the president of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, CER called for “further extraordinary measures to safeguard rail as the backbone of sustainable mobility and transport in the EU.” The letter was accompanied by a survey showcasing the dramatic effect electricity prices have on rail freight, with costs increasing even more next year.
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For railways – and clients…, current standards, of electrification, is root of Problem!
Resilency, redundancy and robustness…, now handsomely are rewarded, by willingly paying clients – and Industry, devastatingly, is short of all…
(Electrification, yes, but a now optimal!)
With all respect: Industry, now should urge upon Commission, but for the needed shift – to a New Old Railway!
(Other, existing… – now proving “backbone” – and “sustainable”… , upgrade, for lower costs…)