Climate protection initiatives

March 2025 The sustainable rail compared to the road Source: Rail Freight Forward (Europe-wide numbers) with high performance. We transport heavy loads by rail with our national and international transports while consuming considerably less energy than by road. -times lower energy consumption 6 rail road The proven safety systems on the railways significantly reduce external costs for protecting against noise, climate change, pollution and accidents. These even drop ninefold if first mile and last mile rail services are taken into account (Europe). -times lower external costs 6 rail road Rail freight transport generates only one-third of the noise generated by freight transport. We are equipping all of the freight wagons currently in operation with new, quiet brake blocks, thereby reducing noise emissions by a further half. -times lower noise emissions 3 rail road Transportation by rail significantly reduces exhaust emissions from motor vehicles, which pollute the ambient air primarily with nitrogen oxides, non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC), soot, and other particles. -times lower air pollution 8 rail road WE ARE RAILCORE