| Description |
This indicator measures the share of rail and inland waterways in inland freight transport, expressed in tonne-kilometres (tkm). Inland freight transport includes road, rail and inland waterways. All data are based on movements on national territory; rail and inland waterways transport are collected based on movements on national territory, regardless of the nationality of the train or vessel. Road transport activity is collected according to the country of registration of the vehicle, regardless of the territory where the activity is performed. The activity is redistributed to the territory where the activity is actually performed by modelling the likely journey itinerary on the European road network. Neither sea nor air freight transport are currently included. |
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| Rationale |
Indicator is used to monitor progress towards SDG 9 on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and fostering innovation which is embedded in the European Commission’s 2024-2029 Priorities under ‘A new era for European defence and security’. Indicator can be considered as similar to the global SDG indicator 9.1.2 “Passenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport”. |
| Content and progress |
While the free movement of goods is an essential component of the EU internal market and important for maintaining the competitiveness of European industry and services, transport should be organised in an environment-friendly way. This strategy lays the foundation for how the EU transport system can achieve its green and digital transformation and become more resilient to future crises. As outlined in the European Green Deal, the aim will be a 90% cut in emissions by 2050, delivered by a smart, competitive, safe, accessible and affordable transport system. |
| Long-term objective |
No description |
