We analyse the potential for shifting freight transports to the railways in Western and Central Europe. This potential … only few such freight flows in Europe, and that they are concentrated or connected to the central European population … arises for large and concentrated freight flows over long distances of about 300 km or more. However, we show that there are …

stand to benefit transport policy throughout Europe. …

This report examines the form regulation should take in rail freight markets to promote efficiency in railways and the … Europe is reviewed. The need for regulation differs by market and, together with political constraints, this means that …

, carbon intensity, and road congestion. Regarding railway freight in particular, one policy tool that the Commission has …The European Commission years ago adopted a policy of encouraging the substitution of motor carrier haulage of freight …

strong link between GDP per capita for the country and the dynamics of rail freight transportation. …Freight transportation by rail is one of the most important factors in the country's economic development; and … indicators: the level, and the intensity of the transportation operations. The consistency of transportation operations can be …