How moving freight by rail rather than road could help Australia reduce carbon emissions

Summary

1. Rail Freight transport produces 16 times less carbon pollution than road.
2. Only 2% of freight between Melbourne and Sydney by rail.
3. Inefficiencies in the national rail network a problem.
4. Inland rail could significantly increase rail freight capacity by 2050.

References

• Media Check: ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Media Bias Fact Check (High Credibility)
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC