ARTICLE IN ΙΝΤΕRTRAFFIC: FALLING SHORT?

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France and Germany are among Europe's largest and most developed transport systems, yet neither ranks among the continent's top performers. In this latest contribution published onIntertraffic, the Smart Transportation Alliance (STA) explores the findings of the 2026 Transport Sector Health Index (TSHI) and examines what lies behind the performance of Europe's two major transport economies. 

The article highlights differences in Accessibility & Usage, Safety & Reliability, Environmental Performance, and Efficiency & Integration, showing that economic strength and the scale of transport infrastructure do not necessarily translate into top-performing transport systems. Instead, balanced performance across all four dimensions remains key to a healthy transport system. 

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