Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The completion of the multimodal station of La Llagosta in Vallès Oriental is expected, seen as a paradigm of renovation in the railway freight system in Spain.
• The initiative aims to change the trend in freight transportation in Spain, aspiring to a 10% rail quota instead of the current 4%.
• The advantages of rail transport include reducing emissions, not depending on the state of traffic or weather conditions, and the ability to handle larger cargo capacity.
• Community policies favor rail freight transport, assisted by a network of multimodal stations.
• Spain faces obstacles in terms of infrastructure and disagreement on priorities, along with the reluctance of some neighboring countries.

Conclusion: Despite the difficulties, the benefits of an effective rail freight transport are indisputable and any progress in this direction is welcome. The goal is not to confront different means of transport, but to achieve the best possible complementarity among them.

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