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The railways serve the common good in two decisive ways when compared to transport by road and air: they are more environmentally friendly and safer. However, this sustainable and ecologically sound alternative to the roads has been wilfully neglected by politicians. This is partly …

The main aim of the Allianz pro Schiene e.V. (Pro-Rail Alliance) is to increase the market share of the railways, both for passenger transport and freight transport. The Pro-Rail Alliance's medium term target (by 2020) is to reach a market share of at least 15 percent for rail …

 

 
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Bochure: From Truck to Train

12 Examples of Succesful Modal Shifts in Freight Transport

Verkehrsverlagerung, Mehr Bahn wagen, © Allianz pro Schiene

After decades of decline, rail freight in Germany is going through an impressive renaissance. Since 2001, this mode of freight transport has been continually recovering market share.