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Germany to fund private rail connections to encourage rail freight

The German government is increasing the funds for private investments in rail connections to encourage shipping goods by rail. From 2021 there will be 34 million euros available, which is more than double compared to the previous year. The goal is to increase the share of freight transport by rail to at least 25 percent by 2030. 

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Author: Esther Geerts

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Freight train Dordrecht Zuid

Germany to fund private rail connections to encourage rail freight

The German government is increasing the funds for private investments in rail connections to encourage shipping goods by rail. From 2021 there will be 34 million euros available, which is more than double compared to the previous year. The goal is to increase the share of freight transport by rail to at least 25 percent by 2030. 

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Author: Esther Geerts

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