European Year of Rail 2021

Summary

The European Parliament designates 2021 as the European Year of Rail to promote sustainable rail transport across the Union.
9 28.12.2020
Other
transport
environment
european union

Key points

  • Official designation of 2021 as the European Year of Rail.
  • Promotion of rail transport as a key pillar for sustainable mobility in Europe.
  • Encouragement of increased use of trains to reduce carbon emissions from road transport.
  • Support for the development and connectivity of a unified European rail network.
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