Data of the week: Why did the Netherlands controversially invest in SWL?
The Netherlands is investing 30 million euros in single wagonload (SWL) infrastructure. It is a controversial plan, with some supporting it and others strongly opposing the investments. Since the loss-making SWL operations seem to be on the decline in Europe, it is no surprise that some are wondering whether now is the time to spend public money on it. After all, how important is SWL really to the Netherlands?
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