Environment and climate

Freight transport reduces emissions and saves energy thanks to our intermodal network.

 

CO2 savings

1.3

million tonnes

 
Energy savings

13.1

billion megajoules

 
Silent freight wagons

100%

low-noise wagon fleet

10%

with disc brakes

 

CO2e and energy savings

In 2024, the traffic operated by Hupac Intermodal generated 129,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions. According to the Ecotransit system, this represents a saving of 89% or 1.1 million tonnes of CO2e compared to pure road transport. The estimated value for the total transport of the Hupac Group is 1.3 million tonnes of CO2e emissions.

 

Energy consumption is also an important and not insignificant figure for measuring the climate impact of combined transport. Compared to road transport, the Hupac Intermodal network saved 11.2 billion megajoules in 2024. This is a reduction of 74% compared to road transport.

 

CO2e certification for customers

The certification of CO2e savings is available online for customers of Hupac Intermodal. Click here for the CO2e certification.

 

Silent freight wagons

Hupac's wagon fleet is noise-reduced. All wagons are fitted with brakes made of a low-noise synthetic resin composite. New wagons are preferably procured with disc brakes, a braking system that further reduces noise emissions.

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Gotthard: limitations only for few days

Starting from Sunday evening, freight traffic is expected to start again on the Gotthard line. In the meantime the Hupac trains are diverted via the Lötschberg/Simplon axis. Only the domestic connections Basel <=> Chiasso and Aarau <=> Stabio can’t be operational at present.

                   

The authorities concerned have taken all measures in order to support rail freight traffic at best:

  • Infrastructure managers in Germany, Switzerland and Italy work together closely in order to offer the maximum capacity for international freight traffic despite the Gotthard line interruption
  • Planned track works on the Simplon axis have been postponed
  • Capacities in Domodossola II shunting station have been increased by putting additional locomotives into operation and by reinforcing shunting teams
  • International railway companies join their forces with the aim to reach the highest possible capacity
  • Customs offices in Domodossola II will take up 24-hour service if needed.   

Delays may occur up to the complete processing of the residual trains, but starting from Monday 19.11.2012 the situation is expected to turn back to normality within few days.

 

Our customer team is at disposal round the clock for further information.

 

Further information on sustainability