“A characteristic of a transport system whereby at least two different modes are used in an integrated manner in order to complete a door-to-door transport sequence.”

Source: Commission communication of 29 May 1997 on intermodality and the intermodal carriage of goods within the European Union

“'Interoperability’ means the ability of a rail system to allow the safe and uninterrupted movement of trains which accomplish the required levels of performance for these lines. This ability depends on all the regulatory, technical and operational conditions which must be met in order to satisfy the essential requirements.”

Source: Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the Interoperability of the rail system within the Community

Project: Geomol

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