High-speed trains

18.4.2017

Question for written answer E-002761-17
to the Commission
Rule 130
Florent Marcellesi (Verts/ALE)

In Spain, and in view of the applicability of EU Regulation No 1315/2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, plans have been made to build several kilometres of high-speed train lines, in many cases, with no alternative means being provided for the conventional transport for passengers and/or goods.

Does the Commission know whether these high-speed train lines, which do not take into account the transport of goods, are in line with the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2050?