€500 million for low-emission rail transport in Germany 26/10/18

The German Government supports energy-efficient railway companies with a total of half a billion euros. This can be used to advance hybrid locomotives and automation, as well as other emission reducing measures.  The funding comes from the Special Fund "Energy and Climate Fund" of the Federal Government. The program is a contribution to achieve the climate protection goals of the Federal Government.

This government funding is expected to trigger an innovation boost in the industry and help driver assistance systems to make a breakthrough.  Critics reflect on the German government’s 1300 planned road projects in view of the increasingly pressing climate crisis, which sport a far larger budget.

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