VW relies on rail

January 8, 2022 11:30

The transport route between the Braunschweig and Zwickau locations has already been switched to rails. However, Volkswagen is planning even more rail routes in order to reduce the emissions caused by the necessary transport in production. If major car manufacturers rely on rail, then this mode of transport will probably actually be on the rise. Of course, the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group is also happy to see that. And she’s ready for it. Heavy parts by train Heavy parts in particular are to be transported from one production site to another by train. And last but not least, since the batteries in e-cars will increase the transport load, rail transport is even more important. So far, however, it has not been possible to do without truck trips entirely. Larger trucks For this purpose, Volkswagen is currently using larger trucks that can transport two more cars. This also reduces emissions and relieves traffic because fewer journeys are necessary. However, railway experts see another problem. Air conditioning costs not priced in In most cases, truck transport is still cheaper than rail. However, the indirect costs due to the poorer climate balance of road transport are not factored in. A calculation from 2019 shows that truck traffic in the EU caused almost 200 billion euros of such external costs. These were therefore indirectly subsidized by the EU. Do we have to rethink? Basically, the principle applies in logistics: avoid – relocate – improve. But this also includes a social rethink. Because to protect the climate, everyone has to help together. The question is whether we are ready for this. The question is: do we want to price these climate costs? Provider ready Rail transport companies would of course support pricing. But it’s not just about getting more orders. It is also a contribution towards climate-friendly production.

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