Summary
A proposal to create a unified European high-speed rail network that connects major cities, meets climate targets by 2040, and addresses a massive funding gap through public investment. 10 01.07.2026
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energy
economy
transport
environment
social policy
business and competition
Key points
- The expansion of the high-speed network should prioritize connecting all major urban areas with at least 250,000 inhabitants.
- The EU should establish binding targets by 2040 to increase the share of rail travel compared to aviation and road transport.
- Taxation rules should be aligned so that different transport modes follow the 'polluter pays' principle, ensuring fair competition.
- A massive investment gap of 345 billion euros must be addressed through public funding and revenues from carbon emissions trading.
Documents (PDFs)
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