The CountEmissionsEU regulation does not need to be binding because other legislations will assist in reaching its objectives. Additionally, digitalisation will be the primary tool deployed in determining which combined transport services are eligible for financial support to reduce negative externalities. Finally, the Railway Capacity regulation ensures that regulators and Infrastructure Managers support the rail industry adequately. These are some key takeaways from an exclusive interview with Kristian Schmidt, director of land transport at DG MOVE.