European rail freight in crisis: market share tumbles despite traffic growth
Rail freight across Europe is grappling with a deepening crisis, losing market share to road transport despite overall traffic volumes increasing. Latest figures show the sector's modal share dropped to just 16.4% in 2023, continuing a years-long decline that undercuts EU climate and modal shift ambitions.
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