Topic: Fit for 55

EU’s greenhouse emissions drop, but transport sector does not contribute

The European Environmental Agency reported a historic drop in the EU’s greenhouse emissions. “The data confirms a 30-year downward trend which led to the EU achieving its 2020 target to reduce emissions by 20% compared...Read more

01-06-2022|1 comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

Fit for 55: EU Parliament proposes ETS revision also benefiting rail

The European Parliament voted in favour of a report to reform the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to incentivise industries, including road transport, to cut down on their emissions. The report proposes lower emission caps...Read more

19-05-2022|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

Why energy prices are rising, and how rail can be protected

The rising energy prices are a byproduct of the decarbonisation of transportation. And yet, there are ways to support the industry in this transition. Luckily, some support measures are taken into consideration by the European...Read more

21-12-2021|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Artificial intelligence for greener rail: is this the future?

For the biggest part, rail freight is already the greenest mode of transportation. It is also the flagship for EU green goals like the Fit for 55 package introduced recently. What else is there to...Read more

30-07-2021|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

The Fit for 55 package – good news for rail?

The European Commission has unveiled its ambitious ‘Fit for 55’ regulatory package. The objective is to deliver at least a 55 per cent reduction of EU greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. This is considerably higher...Read more

16-07-2021|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen