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On Monday – we will launch the week with our vision of passenger rail, public transport and rail freight logistics in 2030, when we will be on the right track for a decarbonised and sustainable transport sector. We will highlight the key actions needed to reach this vision in this decade of action with a joint message with UITP.
On Tuesday – We will link in with the EU Green week theme ‘zero pollution’. We will set out the work of UIC and out members towards a zero pollution railway, focusing both on noise and emissions to land and water.
On Wednesday – we will focus on Green House Gas emissions, highlighting rail as a low carbon and energy efficient mode and how rail can reach net zero carbon emissions.
On Thursday – we will address circular economy, setting out the best practice, plans and opportunities rail has in resource efficiency.
On Friday/Saturday – We will support the UN World Environment Day 5th June and their theme of Biodiversity and Ecosystems. We will mark the strta of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration by highlighting the work of UIC REVERSE project.