Revival of Trans Europe Express 'key to EU's carbon neutrality'

Campaigners say direct links between capitals could significantly reduce carbon emissionsThe resurrection of a 1960s network of direct rail routes between major European capitals known as the Trans Europe Express is key to achieving carbon neutrality in the EU by 2050, according to a report funded by the German government.Due in large part to the growth of short-haul flights, 149 of the 365 cross-border rail links that once existed in Europe were non-operational in 2018, with rail now accounting for only 8% of all passenger travel in EU member states. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/20/revival-of-trans-europe-express-key-to-eu-carbon-neutrality #rail_transport #world_news #european_union #europe #greenhouse_gas_emissions #climate_change #environment