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A way to encourage freight transport to shift from road to rail to cut down CO2 emissions.
The European Commission has given approval to a €285m Spanish scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to advance rail freight transport in Spain.
As part of EU State aid rules, the project has been approved to encourage freight transport to shift from road to rail to cut down CO2 emissions, stated the regulator.
The scheme will enable the construction, adaptation, or improvement of loading dock and rail freight terminals besides connecting them with the main national railway network.
It will also help acquire or renovate wagons for rail freight transport, including those acclimated to deliver rail motorway services.
As part of the scheme, direct grants will be provided for the companies active in the rail freight sector in Spain.
The scheme, which will run until 31 December 2025, aims to promote the use of rail transport that is less polluting compared to road transport as well as lower road congestion. Read more
Source: RAILWAY TECHNOLOGY
