Transport

Core Network Corridors:

General Background
2
nd
Core Network Corridor Forum
Brussels, 18 June 2014
Transport
By 2030:
replace the patchwork of
priority projects by a
single European core
network



By 2050:
develop the
comprehensive network as
ground layer to ensure
accessibility and common
standards
TEN-T: deadlines
Transport
Core Network Corridors: The new
instrument for TEN-T implementation




Coordinated and efficient infrastructure development
across Member States and transport modes

Bringing together a strong EU-level governance and
the involvement of a broad stakeholder community

Stimulating resource-efficient multi-modal transport
along corridors in line with common transport policy

Bridging the gap between infrastructure implementation
and transport demand: Corridors to be close to the
market - logistics and productive centres, support to
transport services


Transport
The 9 core
network
corridors
defined in
the CEF
Transport
How to design a corridor
1
Nomination of Coordinators
2
Analysis of the Corridor
3
Consultation of Corridor Forum
4
Drawing up work plan
5
Approval of work plan by Member States
6
Implementing decision
Transport
Core Network Corridors:
A new age of TEN-T governance


European Coordinators with a strong mandate and a
wide range of substance-related challenges

Extended co-ordinated teams in the European
Commission (MOVE,REGIO, ENV, INEA)

Stakeholders involved in the Corridor Fora

Transparency, participation and flexibility

Transport

Rhine-Danube Core Network
Corridor Region
Transport
Core Network Corridors focusing on
(1)




1. Interoperability: smooth and seamless mobility
along modal networks

Rail ERTMS, gauge
IWW RIS, ports
Road ITS

2. Cross-border: interconnecting the national
networks (including non-EU Countries)

Transport
Core Network Corridors focusing on
(2)




3. Multimodality:

interconnection and integration of transport
infrastructure and logistics platforms (incl. ports)

removing technical and administrative barriers to
multimodal transport

ensuring a smooth flow of information




Transport

Integratio
n of
Transport
Systems:
EU
Access to
the
Region:
Logist
ics
and
Multi
moda
TEN-T & the EU Strategy for the Danube Region
Integration of National Transport Systems:
EU and non-EU Member States
Logistics &
Multimodality
Access to the region:
Airports & Ports
Transport
Core Network Corridors: An opportunity
to drive transport policy forward


Integration of Rail Freight Corridors

High level infrastructure standards along with
operational needs
Innovation (clean fuels, rolling stocks, vessels, traffic
management)
Synergies with other sectors, e.g. energy or climate
protection


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Work Plan:

European Coordinator will submit the Work Plan to the Member
States concerned by the 22
nd
of December 2014, for their
approval
Living instrument analysing the development of the Corridor:
Characteristics and objectives
Removal of barriers
Multimodality
Interoperable traffic management systems
Administrative and technical capacity
Plan to mitigate negative environmental impact
Analysis of investment needs and funding resources,
including projects to achieve "corridor objectives" (removal
of bottlenecks, bridging missing links, TMS etc.)
Basis for the Commission to adopt implementing acts
Transport
Core Network Corridors:
Focus of EU funding CEF & ESIF
Pre-identified projects in CEF Regulation (Annex 1)
High co-funding rates for Cohesion Member States
Economic assessment of Corridors, integration of urban
nodes, intermodality, technological innovation
Rail interoperability
Innovative financing solutions
Transport

Integratio
n of
Transport
Systems:
EU
Access to
the
Region:
Logist
ics
and
Multi
moda
TEN-T & the EU Strategy for the Danube Region
Integration of National Transport Systems:
EU and non-EU Member States
Logistics &
Multimodality
Access to the region:
Airports & Ports
Thank you for
your attention