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Why do most Europeans prefer combining rail and road transport #combinedtransport over using only heavier trucks and #megatrucks ? Well, #Safety is certainly one reason. European citizen are not stupid and know that bigger trucks mean more dangerous roads... Let's make sure that the #WeightsAndDimensionsDirective does not undermine the EU’s ambition to decarbonise the transport sector. All info on https://lnkd.in/euBSTdfW #GoRailAndRoad #SustainableTransportation #RailFreightForward #RailnRoad #StopMegatrucks #WeightsAndDimensionsDirective

Why do most Europeans prefer combining rail and road transport over relying solely on heavier trucks and #megatrucks? One key reason is #safety. European citizens understand that bigger trucks can lead to more dangerous roads. Let's ensure that the Weights and Dimensions Directive supports the EU’s ambition to decarbonize the transport sector. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/euBSTdfW #GoRailAndRoad #SustainableTransportation #RailFreightForward #RailnRoad #StopMegatrucks #WeightsAndDimensionsDirective

💡 More and more people begin to see what is behind the #WeightsandDimensions 🚛 changes proposed by the European Commission 📢 The declared objectives could have been reached much better by 1️⃣ Introducing a uniform #slowsteaming for trucks at 80km/h❗throughout the continent (-15% fuel saving potential) 📉 2️⃣ Full interoperability of #roadtransport dimensions with other modes: #electric #trains ⚡🚂 and waterborne vessels 🚢 to enable a seamless collaboration of modes to achieve the underlying #freighttransport needs 🛤 ⚓ 🛣 in an all-out resource-efficient manner 📈. 3️⃣ Halting the increase of gross vehicle weights❗to slow down the degradation of the #roadinfrastructure and to reduce the adverse environmental impact of #trucks 🚛 , as well as to moderate Europe's dependence on imported #fossilfuel 🛢 ⛽ while encouraging the introduction of #electric trucks optimised to perform the short #roadlegs of #CombinedTransport Herald Ruijters Ewa Ptaszyńska Annika Kroon Szymon Oscislowski Maria Koidu Elzbieta Lukaniuk Filip-Alexandru Negreanu-Arboreanu Belgian Presidency of the Council of European Union Georges Gilkinet Audrey Devos

Why most Europeans prefer combining rail and road transport (#combinedtransport) to only heavier- and #megatrucks ? #Safety is certainly one reason ... Let's make sure #WeightsAndDimensionsDirective does not undermine the EU’s ambition to decarbonise the transport sector.

💡 More and more people begin to see what is behind the #WeightsandDimensions 🚛 changes proposed by the European Commission 📢 The declared objectives could have been reached much better by 1️⃣ Introducing a uniform #slowsteaming for trucks at 80km/h❗throughout the continent (-15% fuel saving potential) 📉 2️⃣ Full interoperability of #roadtransport dimensions with other modes: #electric #trains ⚡🚂 and waterborne vessels 🚢 to enable a seamless collaboration of modes to achieve the underlying #freighttransport needs 🛤 ⚓ 🛣 in an all-out resource-efficient manner 📈. 3️⃣ Halting the increase of gross vehicle weights❗to slow down the degradation of the #roadinfrastructure and to reduce the adverse environmental impact of #trucks 🚛 , as well as to moderate Europe's dependence on imported #fossilfuel 🛢 ⛽ while encouraging the introduction of #electric trucks optimised to perform the short #roadlegs of #CombinedTransport

💡 How do EU citizens feel about bigger and heavier trucks ? The survey of 8.037 respondents, conducted in 9 Member States (FR, DE, BE, AT, IT, PL, HU, ES and RO) revealed that most are unaware of the serious impact of introducing ‘gigaliners’ or ‘mega trucks’ on the road network. After receiving information on the characteristics of these vehicles, a majority considered the use of #megatrucks to be negative, expressing concerns on the impact on road infrastructure, congestion, road safety and noise. A vast majority also consider the promotion of road-rail #combinedtransport as preferable to reduce road congestion and ensure higher safety standards. Yet our Ministers of Transport are likely to allow cross-border circulation of mega trucks which may be introduced under the EU #WeightsAndDimensionsDirective. This will undermine the EU’s ambition to decarbonise the transport sector, work against the intention to promote electrification of road transport and at the same time lead to a #modalshift from rail to road, which contradicts the EU’s proclaimed #GreenDeal goals. More info : railfreightforward.eu/news #StopMegatrucks #GoRailAndRoad #SustainableTransportation #RailFreightForward #RailnRoad

Ever considered how adaptable rail transport is? It’s not just a way to move cargo—it’s a solution that works for everything from timber to tech. Plus, with fewer trucks on the road, it’s a win for the environment too. Whether you're shipping across the country or just across the region, rail transport makes the journey smoother. #RailCargo #LogisticsKenya #SustainableTransport #CargoSolutions

💡 Did you know that 84% of Europeans believe that heavier and longer trucks, known as #megatrucks or #gigaliners, will cause massive damage to road infrastructure and lead to increased public spending on road maintenance? 🎯 The solution for a safe and eco-friendly transport of goods across Europe: rail freight or combined rail and road transport Go Rail'n'Road, stop megatrucks! 🚆 + 🚛 For full survey details, visit: https://ow.ly/ivp050RGKnu #RailFreightForward #RailnRoad #StopMegatrucks #WeightsAndDimensionsDirective

Why most Europeans prefer combining rail and road transport (#combinedtransport) to only heavier- and #megatrucks ? Here is one reason ... Let's make sure #WeightsAndDimensionsDirective  does not undermine the EU’s ambition to decarbonise the transport sector.

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