Good news for rail: one step closer to carbon price for all modalities
The reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) has been approved by the European Parliament. This means that the road is now paved for…
ETS revision and the good news for rail explained in 6 steps
Following negotiations on 28 June, European Union Environment Ministers have agreed on a general approach for the reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS).…
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…
Zero-emission truck and electric train should be charged the same
European policy makers should find a way of charging for infrastructure that incentivises the greenest possible choice of modality. This requires a multimodal approach, rather…
Free online event: charging for access to transport infrastructure
A level playing field for road and rail transport can only be achieved when charging for access to road or rail happens on an equal…
Dutch rail freight sector: finally a level playing field
Truckers on the main highways of the Netherlands will be taxed per kilometre from 2023 onwards. This is good news for the rail freight industry.…
Major step forward to wider road charging regime
The European Parliament has approved the vast majority of amendments enabling a wider charging regime for road vehicles. For the rail industry, the changes indicate…