LEGISLATION proposed by the French government will increase the percentage of freight that is not transported by road from 14 per cent to 25 per cent by 2012 and will also reduce carbon emissions by 20 per cent by 2020.
Given the chronic congestion of the road networks and the rising cost of fuel, the transport of goods by rail is a competitive alternative to road transport, reports www.eyefortransport.com
In addition to the deregulation of passenger transport, European Union (EU) authorities have voted for the progressive liberalisation of freight transport, starting with international transport between member states.
Independent operators have been allowed to operate on French tracks since 2003. The management of freight links and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the Réseau ferré de France (RFF - French Rail Network), which issues operating and safety licences to transport operators and provides manpower training.
http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/international/2008/12/05-french-rail-freight.html
Given the chronic congestion of the road networks and the rising cost of fuel, the transport of goods by rail is a competitive alternative to road transport, reports www.eyefortransport.com
In addition to the deregulation of passenger transport, European Union (EU) authorities have voted for the progressive liberalisation of freight transport, starting with international transport between member states.
Independent operators have been allowed to operate on French tracks since 2003. The management of freight links and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the Réseau ferré de France (RFF - French Rail Network), which issues operating and safety licences to transport operators and provides manpower training.
http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/international/2008/12/05-french-rail-freight.html