squizzler
Established Member
The argument for a greater modal share by rail is its energy efficiency. This always seems to be framed in terms of carbon emissions, but unfortunately the current governemnt does not seem to care about that.
With the sanctions against Russian oil, and the Middle East a tinderbox, I think rail should make energy security front and centre, both in terms of modal share and also the case for electrification. Every briefing to the press should mention national security benefits of reducing dependance on foreign oil. "Hard" geopolitical matters seem to be more fashionable at the moment than the (really much more existential) threat of climate change, but rail could destroy the motoring and lorry sectors in any debate over which offers the most national security.
I think rail industry should take the and play its ace card within the current zeitgeist. What do you guys think?
With the sanctions against Russian oil, and the Middle East a tinderbox, I think rail should make energy security front and centre, both in terms of modal share and also the case for electrification. Every briefing to the press should mention national security benefits of reducing dependance on foreign oil. "Hard" geopolitical matters seem to be more fashionable at the moment than the (really much more existential) threat of climate change, but rail could destroy the motoring and lorry sectors in any debate over which offers the most national security.
I think rail industry should take the and play its ace card within the current zeitgeist. What do you guys think?
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