Over half of EU locomotives still run on diesel: the road to net zero
Villneuve marshalling yard in in France Wikimedia, CCBY3.0, Poudou99
While already the most sustainable mode of transport, it is still a challenge to move rail to net zero emissions, sees the European Association of Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (EARRL). It recently presented a roadmap on what alternatives to diesel for locomotives should be prioritised by the EU in order to further decarbonise rail between 2025 and 2050.
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Still, by far the safest and most energy effective, on shore mode, as well has to prove, the client friendly!
When electrification proves robust (redundant and resilient) then it is the technicality!
Hybrid, diesel etc., any, but a robust electrification is basics, at a vital function of society!
(Now, no supply chain affords luxury of not caring about eta!)