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The train will go independently of utilization so no matter how few seats are occupied, using a car instead will lead to more emissions (noise, particles from tires, exhaust gases incl. CO2). Why do you think taking a taxi to/from a train station makes the whole trip take more emissions than taking a car for the whole ride?

Which other factors would need to be counted in? I honestly can not imagine a scenario where using a car is better for the environment than using a train...

> Please don't push this EU green-madness.

Please make an argument that your position should not be considered madness.

I am myself not taking a train very often, but that is because it's often more expensive than using my car, less flexible and not as comfortable (mostly because I don't feel comfortable around strangers).



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