A warming planet adds to the challenge: Droughts in recent years have grounded some transport on the Rhine, and pose risks to the Seine.

Netherlands has predicted that barges will be difficult in future due to climate change. As a result, more needs to be transported by train. It would be much better to invest in that instead of barges.

Trains across countries result in loads of differences. These unfortunately take ages to address. Meaning, perfect issue for the EU to guide.