Train instead of flight: Germany's switch to sustainable trips comes!

Train instead of flight: Germany's switch to sustainable trips comes!

Frankreich, Europa - Mobility in Europe is facing a fundamental change. A current survey by Hitachi Rail shows that almost half of the more than 11,000 people surveyed plans to use the train and less the plane over the next five years. This rethinking could also have a significant impact on the future of traveling in the continent. Over 70% of the respondents worldwide are willing to use more public transport if they are better networked. A developing trend that could benefit from rail traffic in Europe and North America during air traffic.

In a time when climate protection and sustainable mobility are becoming increasingly important, more than half of the survey participants stated that they also use public transport at higher costs. Current statistics show that around 29% of long -distance trips - that means traveling of over 2.5 hours - already take place by train. It is noteworthy that only 2% of the respondents expect to fly more and more over the next five years. Plan significantly more to increase your car trips, but to 50% less than in the train.

demands for the ban on short -haul flights

A recent call from 14 environmental and mobility organizations requires immediate measures against ultra-roasting flights. This demand, which is aimed at the coalition talks between the SPD, Greens and the FDP, is reminiscent of the climate protection promises from the election campaign. The goal is to reduce air traffic, especially if the travel establishment can be reached by train in less than four hours.

Jonas Asal from Robin Wood critically commented on ultra -roasting flights and described air traffic as the most climate -damaging form of mobility. Werner Reh from the federal government emphasizes that a reduction in the inner -German flights by 50% could save around 1.6 million tons of CO2 annually. In this context, many citizens also require a ban on domestic flights. According to a Forsa survey, around 50% of the respondents want to prohibit significant progress in climate policy.

public support and further measures

A law on the ban on short -haul flights that have already been introduced in France is also proposed in Spain. In both countries, more than twice as many respondents support such a ban than against it. In the population, 62% of Europeans and even 67% in Europe show support for legal measures that include high -speed trains as an Alternative to short -haul flights.

In addition, many are that new rail infrastructures are financed by higher taxes in air or road traffic. This could not only become more attractive, but also to reduce dependence on air traffic in order to get closer to the climate goals. Tamara Hanstein from Attac calls for further incentives to use the railways, such as adapted travel expenses guidelines for authorities and companies.

The current survey by Hitachi Rail and the diverse demands of the environmental organizations combine to form a clear picture: The future of travel could be increasingly "green" and train -oriented in Europe.