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Modes of Transport

TRANSPORT & MOBILITY

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EU) employs a diverse range of transportation modes to ensure efficient movement of people and goods across its member states. For each mode, EU is implementing several actions in order to facilitate its development and an integrate systemof transport:
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  1. Road Transport: Extensive network of highways and roads facilitating intra and inter-country travel and cargo movement.
  2. Rail Transport: High-speed trains and cargo railways connecting various regions, offering an eco-friendly travel option.
  3. Air Transport: Numerous airports and airlines connecting major cities and regions, vital for international travel and cargo.
  4. Maritime Transport: Ports and shipping routes playing a crucial role in international trade and passenger movement.
  5. Inland Waterways: Rivers and canals used for cargo and passenger transport, emphasizing sustainability and reducing road congestion.

By 2050, the EU wants a 60% cut in transport-related greenhouse gas emissions versus 1990 levels and more specifically:
  • No more conventionally-fuelled cars in cities
  • 40% use of sustainable low‑carbon fuels in aviation
  • 40% cut in CO2 emissions from maritime bunker fuels
  • 50% shift of freight journeys greater than or equal to 300 km from road to rail and to waterborne transport
  • Majority of medium‑distance travel completed by rail
  • Complete European high-speed rail network
  • Complete trans-European transport network
  • Progress towards zero road‑transport fatalities

Each mode is integral to the EU's comprehensive transport network, promoting connectivity, economic growth, and sustainability.

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Air

Air transport

Rail

Rail transport

Road

Road transport

Maritime

Maritime transport

Inland waterway

Inland waterway

Sources: European Union, http://www.europa.eu/, 1995-2025, 

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