Pro-Rail Alliance: Traveling by train is much safer than by car
For its analysis, the Pro-Rail Alliance examined accidents with fatalities and serious injuries from 2013 to 2022, and the picture is also confirmed in a Europe-wide comparison. As in previous years, driving is particularly unsafe in Romania with around eight fatalities per billion passenger kilometers and in Poland with six fatalities per billion passenger kilometers, according to the Pro-Rail Alliance.
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- According to the Pro-Rail Alliance, traveling by train is significantly safer than driving a car, as shown in their analysis of accidents from 2013 to 2022.
- In the comparison of European countries, rail travel was found to be much safer, with countries like Romania and Poland having high car-related fatalities per billion passenger kilometers.
- In Romania, there were approximately eight fatalities per billion passenger kilometers, and in Poland, six fatalities were recorded, as stated by the Pro-Rail Alliance.
- The Pro-Rail Alliance recommends that people consider using the rail system as a safer alternative to traveling by car, especially due to the high accident rates in certain European countries.
- With the rail system, such as using the 'rail:' service, individuals may enjoy a trip that is not just environmentally friendly but also safer than the perils of driving a car.
- The safety of the railroad in Germany, and the world, is crucial, as it ensures that people can travel with peace of mind, knowing that they are traveling with a system that prioritizes safety.
Source: www.stern.de
