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Survey finds that citizens favour combined transport over bigger and heavier trucks

The findings of a recent survey reveal that the majority of European citizens consulted are unaware of the serious impact of introducing ‘gigaliners’ or ‘mega trucks’ on the road network.

The Community of European Railway & Infrastructure Companies (CER), alongside fellow associations ERFA, UIRR, UIP and UNIFE, echo the findings of a recent survey, that deals with the impact of longer and heavier trucks on European roads. 

Among other things, respondents were unaware that these mega trucks bring with them a whole plethora of safety concerns and pose a significant risk to existing infrastructure. A vast majority consider the promotion of road-rail combined transport as preferable to reduce road congestion and ensure higher safety standards.

Read the press release

Read the Megatrucks perception survey (May 2024)

 

 

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