Development of Intermodal Connections in North-South Corridor in the Eastern Europe

Abstract

The article results from outcomes of the SoNorA Project, dedicated to the need of improvement of the multimodal accessibility in Central Europe on the South-North axis. At the first stage arguments for opening new intermodal connections are given. The following analysis determines market potential for a new intermodal connection Scandinavia-Balkans. The potential cargoes leaning towards the projected intermodal block train in the 2020 perspective were researched. The criteria for determining the optimum route of the intermodal train were described. The study allows developing effective intermodal rail connections linking the ferry terminals with its hinterland.