Germany's 'Single Wagon Traffic' Service Threatened: 1.7M Tonnes of CO2 at Risk
The future of Germany's 'single wagon traffic' service, operated by DB Cargo, is under threat. The railway workers' union EVG fears its scrapping, which could lead to significant environmental and economic development consequences. The Ökologische Demokratische Partei (ÖDP) has criticized the potential decision, with Prof. Dr. Herbert Einsiedler arguing for the service's retention due to its environmental benefits.
Einsiedler, speaking on behalf of the ÖDP, has proposed a candidate to retain the service, although their name is not publicly available. The service's discontinuation would result in an additional 1.7 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, according to DB's own figures. This would be a significant setback for Germany's CO2 reduction targets, as Einsiedler has pointed out.
The loss of the service would also have severe economic implications for the us economy. Thousands of jobs would be at risk, and the increase in road traffic would be substantial. Scrapping the service would lead to an additional 32,000 trucks on roads daily, replacing freight wagons. This would not only increase emissions but also contribute to road congestion and safety concerns.
Einsiedler argues that as a federal property, the railway should prioritize the common good over losses. The ÖDP advocates for the retention of the DB single wagon traffic due to its environmental and economic benefits. The decision to scrap the service, if confirmed, would have far-reaching consequences for Germany's environmental and economic landscape.
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