Environment and climate

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

 

CO2 savings

1.4

million tonnes

 
Energy savings

15.5

billion megajoules

 
Silent freight wagons

100%

low-noise wagon fleet

10%

with disc brakes

 

 

CO2 and energy savings

In 2023, the Hupac Group's continental transport caused CO2 emissions of 138,000 tonnes. According to Ecotransit, this represents a saving of 89% or 1.1 million tonnes of CO2 compared to pure road transport. The estimated value for the Hupac Group's total transport is 1.4 million tonnes of CO2.

 

Energy consumption is also an important indicator for the carbon footprint of combined transport. In 2023, the Hupac Intermodal network saved 13 billion megajoules compared to road transport. The reduction effect is 74% compared to road transport.

 

CO2 certification for customers

The certification of CO2 savings is available online for customers of Hupac Intermodal. Click here for the CO2 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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Works on the Rhine Valley line: all news about the replacement programme

 

From 8.4.22 to 24.4.22, extensive construction work take place on the Rhine Valley railway between Mannheim and Basel. During this period, the track capacity is greatly reduced due to various partial and full closures.

 

The replacement program


Together with DB Netze and our rail partners, we have drawn up a replacement program for around 70% of the regular trains. Just under half of these approximately 650 trains are scheduled via the Rhine Valley. All possible replacement capacities are used. The remaining volume is routed via the Gäubahn, Brenner and France. For 70% of the trains, we can offer the P400 profile.

 

Over the Easter holidays, the Rhine Valley line will be closed from 14.4.22, 23.00, until 18.4.22. Practically NO trains can run via the Rhine Valley. The already limited capacity will be further reduced to almost zero. The diversionary routes via Gäubahn, France and Brenner can accommodate just under 50% of the traffic.

 

Further measures


Extra trains are running between Busto and Basel to support transalpine traffic.

 

A task force is on duty 24/7 to coordinate possible events with the railways. Every opportunity to use any capacity that may become available is seized.

 

Preparations for week 16, when the train program will be ramped up again, are in full swing.


The implementation


14.4.2022 - As expected, not all trains of the closely timed diversionary service can circulate due to various traffic incidents. About 15% of the replacement program is cancelled due to operational disturbances.

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