Rail loses ground in European freight

A French government-commissioned report on passenger rolling stock deliveries has identified unrealistic project schedules, increasing technical complexity and certification procedures as key causes of delays affecting railway vehicle supply contracts …

A new European freight report shows road transport dominating inland freight, while the combined share of rail and waterways has fallen by 4.1 percentage points over the past decade.

The analysis highlights Asia and Europe as the main centres of activity, driven by high-speed rail expansion, urban metro construction and corridor upgrades.