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11. Sustainable Intermodal Train Transport

Authors : Pinja Raitasuo, Anu Bask, Mervi Rajahonka

Published in: Operations Management and Sustainability

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Increasing the share of intermodal transport is a promising way to reduce CO2 emissions. This chapter examines the key drivers increasing the share of rail-based intermodal freight transport in Europe. The institutional theory is used to identify the drivers, and the literature is reviewed to categorize the main external and internal drivers that could support a shift from road to rail. The framework is then used as the basis for a qualitative case study developing initial insights concerning the importance of drivers in the logistics sector. The findings indicate that there are several drivers that may increase the market share of rail transport, and they can be grouped into three categories. We propose a number of ways to increase the purchase of intermodal transport.

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Metadata
Title
Sustainable Intermodal Train Transport
Authors
Pinja Raitasuo
Anu Bask
Mervi Rajahonka
Copyright Year
2019
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Book
Operations Management and Sustainability

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-93211-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-93212-5

Copyright Year: 2019

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93212-5_11