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Significance of sustainable transportation in an EU tourism destinations

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21 August 2024

Significance of sustainable transportation in an EU tourism destinations

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According to statistics, in 2022, only 0.12% of trips among EU destinations were by train, with France and Austria leading at 0.24% and 0.20%, respectively.

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According to the EU Tourism Dashboard, in 2022, the share of trips by train among EU destinations was observed at 0.12%. Notably, France had the highest level of train trips (0.24%), followed by Austria (0.2%). Other EU countries showed varying levels, ranging from 0.01% in Greece to 0.15% in Finland. Despite recovering from the pandemic’s impact, train travel remains less widespread for domestic trips compared to other modes of transportation with a higher environmental impact.

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