Europe is travelling by train more than ever: a record for rail transport
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European railways recorded record performance last year. According to available data, passengers in Europe travelled approximately 457 billion passenger-kilometres. This is the highest volume since this statistic has been tracked.
This news is important for the Czech Republic, as our country lies at the heart of the European rail network. The original Czech article states that the Czech Republic ranks in the first half of the list of countries by train usage. Czech rail transport is thus among the more active transport systems in Europe, although not among the most heavily used. The data shows that interest in rail travel in our country is stable.
Experts see the main reasons for growth in better availability of connections, in the modernisation of railway lines, and in a growing effort to reduce emissions from transport. Trains are among the most environmentally friendly forms of transport, which is why the European Union has long supported this area. Travelling by train is also often cost-effective, especially when tickets are bought early.
The report also notes that developing rail transport requires long-term investment in infrastructure and rolling stock. If the pace of modernisation is maintained, the number of passengers may continue to rise in the coming years. However, the source article does not provide more detailed figures for the Czech Republic, so it is necessary to follow other official statistics.
Sources: VTM.cz
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