EU:s VISION

The largest by far the challenge facing the transport sector is to significantly reduce its emissions and become more sustainable. The EU's total emissions of greenhouse gases is the EU's target of at least -55% reduction target forgreenhouse gases by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050.


To ensure that our transport system is indeed resilient to future crises must therefore also be onecentral goals for the EU's transport policy going forward. Greener
mobility must be the new license for the transport sector for to grow. An affordable high-speed rail network, a ample charging and refueling infrastructure for
zero-emission vehicles and supply of renewable and low-carbon fuels,


Digitization will become an indispensable driving force for the modernization of the whole the system. Support for 2030 climate target plan, with the right level of ambition, with combination of policy measures can provide a 90% reduction of transport sector emissions to 2050.

No later than 2030:
• At least 30 million zero-emission vehicles will be driven on the European roads.
• 100 European cities must be climate neutral.
• High-speed train traffic doubles.
• Scheduled public transport journeys of less than 500 km should be carbon neutral withinEU.
• Automatic mobility will be used in large scale.
• Zero emission ships are being completed for the market

By 2035:
• large aircraft with zero emissions will be ready for the market.

Last 2050:
• Almost all cars, vans, buses and new heavy vehicles will have zero emissions.
• freight traffic by rail will double.
• High-speed rail traffic will triple.
• That the multimodal trans-European transport network (TEN-T) equipped for sustainable and smart transport with high-speed connectivity is coming to work for an           extensive network.

The European Green Deal requires a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from transport, for the EU to become a climate-neutral economy by 2050. Will require the movement of significant amounts of freight by rail, inland waterways and short sea shipping.

We must support research and innovation (FoI) on competitive, sustainable and circular products and services, make sure that right vehicles and fuels are supplied by the industry, install it the necessary infrastructure and stimulate demand from end user. This is important to reach our climate goals for 2030 and 2050 as well as zero pollution ambition and to do soenable European companies to remain industry leaders globally.

Also if the market is growing rapidly, the proportion is low- and zero-emission vehicles in the vehicle fleet far too low today. In addition, the new one is coming the regulation on batteries to ensure that batteries are placed on the EU market are sustainable and safe throughout their life cycle.

The development of road vehicle engines towards zero emissions does not solve the problem as such arising from the use of tires, which still cause noise and microplastics. The latter pollute our waters and seas and can ultimately enter the food chain. The manufacturers also invests in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, especially primarily for use in commercial fleets, buses and heavy transportation. Rail transport will also need  electrified further; wherever this is not feasible shouldthe use of hydrogen and fuel cells increase.

EU's international emissions from shipping and aviation have increased with more than 50% since 1990. Measures in these sectors areurgent.

Ambitious to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions from aircraft and ship standards for their design and operation must be promoted.

To put European transport on the right track for the future lead to significant environmental gains. "Charge and Refuel". To By 2025, the goal is to build half of the 1,000 hydrogen stations and one million of the 3 million public charging points needed until 2030.

Europe must also end the persistent fragmentation and the pervasive lack of interoperable charging/refueling services across Europe for all modes of transport. Inland and sea ports has a great potential to become new clean energy hubs for integrated electrical systems, hydrogen and other low-carbon fuels as well as test beds for the reuse of waste and the circular economy.

The EU cannot rely on itself on technical solutions: immediate action to adapt our mobility systems are necessary to tackleclimate change and reduce pollution.

For to achieve this, Europe should build a high-quality transport network with high-speed trains on short and medium distances and with clean​air services that improve the coverage of long-haul routes.

Offer the travelers to 2030 carbon neutral choices for regular public transport journeys under 500 km within the EU. To complete the TEN-T, inclusivethe high-speed lines, will to provide better connections along the main corridors.

The commission have suggested an action plan to increase long-haul passengers and cross-border passenger rail services, pools for rolling stock and targeted infrastructure improvements for to increase new train services, also at night.

The common European railway area must be strengthened and the commission will consider measures to expand the railway area the railway market, cater to the railway companies need for access to high-quality capacity to maximize use of railway infrastructure.

Greener freight transport
The The European Green Deal requires that a substantial part of the 75% of freight transport by road that is transported today is transferred to rail and inland waterways. Urgent measures must therefore be taken taken in view of the limited progress made to date: As an example, rail traffic had a share of
inland freight transport fell to 17.9% in 2018 from 18.3% in 2011.

To support more environmentally friendly freight operations in Europe, the existing the framework for intermodal transport needs a major overhaul and must be transformed into an effective tool. Multimodal logistics must be part of this transformation, both internally and externally urban areas.

The lack on transhipment infrastructure, and in particular multimodal inland terminals , is pronounced in some parts of Europe and should be given highest priority. In addition, the transport system should work more efficient overall with improved reloading technology. In the end all modes of transport for goods must be brought together via multimodal terminals.

Railway goods needs a powerful lift through increased capacity, strengthened cross-border coordination and cooperation between railways and other infrastructure managers, better overall management of the rail network and the introduction of new technology such as digital connectivity and automation. 

Milestones to shift more activity towards more sustainable modes of transport:
Scheduled public transport journeys under 500 km should be carbon dioxide neutral by 2030 within the EU. The traffic on high-speed rail will double by 2030 and triple by 2050. Year By 2030, there will be at least 100 climate-neutral cities in Europe. Freight traffic by rail will increase by 50% by 2030 and double to 2050. 2035 Transportation on inland waterways and short sea shipping will increase by another 25% 2030 and by 50% by 2050.

Despite long-term political commitments for fair and efficient pricing of transport, progress has been limited. The "polluter pays" and "user" principles
pays" must be implemented without delay in all mode of transport.

The significant progress is required in terms of effective charges for use of infrastructure, especially in road transport. In 2030, railway
and water-based intermodal transport to be able to compete equal conditions with transport only by road in the EU40.

All external costs for transport within the EU will be covered by the transport users at the latest 2050.

The commission will drive the research and dissemination of innovative and sustainable technology in transport. Investments in common
solutions will pave the way for important breakthroughs and environmentprofits in the coming years and decades.

To By 2030, seamless multimodal passenger transport will be facilitated through integrated electronic tickets and freight transport will to be undocumented.

To 2030 is coming automated mobility to be implemented on a large scale.

EU now have an opportunity to build a mobility system that is sustainable, smart and resilient.

A system for future generations. Just to complete the Ten-T Core network and build it as one truly multimodal system, 300 billion euros are needed over those next ten years. These investments are key to strengthening the internal market.

Investments in transport infrastructure across the EU is key to ensuring connection, the sustainable functioning of the economy and cohesion
between Member States. The TEN-T projects. The commission will also come to ensure compliance with the new TEN-T guidelines the principle of doing no significant harm and the European the green agreement.

All the necessary measures must be taken to complete the TEN-T on time. The Commission will propose to strengthen the Europea  the role of coordinators in driving progress on transport corridors across the continent to seek their completion by 2030.

Of the transport system safety is paramount and should never be compromised. About 22,700 people lost their lives on EU roads in 2019, and for each killed, has about five additional serious injuries with life-changing consequences.

Milestones towards resilient mobility: 
A multimodal trans-European transport network equipped for sustainable and smart transport with high-speed connectivity will be in operation 2030 for the core of the network and no later than 2050 for it comprehensive network.

The recovery from the crisis caused by the covid-19 pandemic should be used to accelerate the decarbonisation and modernization of the entire transport and the mobility system,

Link to the document TEN-T, English version