Ecological and Social Sustainability Activities and KPIs in Long-distance Passenger Rail Transport in Europe - An Analysis based on the Railway Undertakings of the Railteam Alliance

Abstract

The melting of ice masses, droughts, fires, storms, and floods are among the consequences of global warming and climate change, which are occurring with increasing frequency worldwide. To slow down global warming, the European Commission adopted the European Green Deal in 2019, which aims to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent. Rail transport plays a significant role in achieving this goal. […]