Joint Statement: Weights and Dimensions Directive

European associations representing rail and intermodal freight transport highlight in the Joint Statement the damaging impact that the Weights and Dimensions Directive proposal may have by consciously widening the competitiveness gap that has disadvantaged rail freight for far too long. This runs counter to the EU’s stated objectives of strengthening the internal market, balancing the freight sector by promoting high-capacity modes such as rail, increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions together with road accidents and congestion.