Extreme weather events related to climate change have increased in frequency and intensity in Europe over the past few years, becoming more unpredictable. They often…
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EU sets frail foundations for intermodal transport’s future
The European Commission’s proposal to amend the Weights and Dimensions Directive (WDD) concerning commercial road vehicles presents some problematic points. The railway sector is concerned that the proposal will result in a reverse modal shift from road to rail while also making road and rail transport incompatible in many cases, thus substantially harming intermodal and […]