27.09.2021
Artikel Nummer: 37842
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group backs "fit for 55"
Europe wants to become climate-neutral by 2050, Austria by 2040. A rapid shift of freight transport from road to rail is crucial in achieving these goals. Such a shift requires fair competitive conditions and true cost-pricing, ÖBB Raiilcargo Group said at its annual press conference recently.
The group called for a reduction of technical, organisational and legal barriers across borders. The company supports the EU programme "fit for 55", which aims to introduce an emissions trading system for buildings and transport and corresponding funds to alleviate societal costs.
ÖBB RCG added that a quarter of the revenue from this trade should be earmarked directly for the digitisation and expansion of the railway system. (ben)