Despite train is one of the most sustainable ways of transport, in many cases it is not economically competitive compared to other more polluting means of transport. In this seventh episode of Next Stop, we discuss with Alberto Mazzola, Executive Director of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER), the behavioural changes that are needed to make train more attractive to EU citizens. 

In many countries it is still more affordable to use private cars than public transport. Thus, Mazzola highlights that it is crucial to redefine the charging system of the different modes of transport to ensure that all of them cover their external costs such as CO2 emissions or the deterioration of infrastructures. Intermodality and the integration of different modes of transport are some of the other key elements in promoting the transition towards a more sustainable way of moving around.

 

Livia Spera, from the European Transport Workers Federation (ETF), joins our seventh episode to talk about how the workforce of the railway sector has changed over the years and how to attract new workers, especially young people and women.  

And finally, do not miss the last stop of our Pop Wagon!

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