ferrocarril what’s more, use recyclable, reusable materials. They’re even the leader in transporting dangerous merchandise,” says Antonio Muñoz Garrido, Director of the Specialized Rail and Tunnels Unit and Northern Atlantic Construction Director at ACCIONA Construction. For long distance “they’re completely essential,” adds Raquel Ortega, Professor of Economy at the University of Zaragoza, and co-author of the study Sustainability, efficiency and competitiveness in rail mobility, pub-lished in Sustainability. Essential for logistical reasons: “Given the scar-city of truck drivers, the rail alternative is the ideal solution to avoid the collapse of global land commerce.” Socioeconomic: “They support legal and regulated transnational mobility, broadening social and work-related options for citizens.” And of course, environmental reasons: “Especially for Generation-Z, the train is first choice when it comes to traveling, as it’s completely in line with the 2030 Agenda.” 100% RENEWABLE Muñoz points out that all high-speed railway electricity in Spain has been 100% renewable since 2019, and they’re miles ahead in terms of