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Sustainable Intermodal Train Transport

In: Operations Management and Sustainability

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  • Pinja Raitasuo

    (Aalto University School of Business)

  • Anu Bask

    (Aalto University School of Business)

  • Mervi Rajahonka

    (South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences XAMK)

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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  • Pinja Raitasuo & Anu Bask & Mervi Rajahonka, 2019. "Sustainable Intermodal Train Transport," Springer Books, in: Luitzen de Boer & Poul Houman Andersen (ed.), Operations Management and Sustainability, chapter 11, pages 195-222, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-319-93212-5_11
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-93212-5_11
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