Definition: Connections to other modes of transport

Transport

Availability and distance from ports to connections to other modes of transport in km :

a) Maritime shipping
b) Passenger rail connection
c) Freight rail connection
d) Motorway access
e) Airport.

(Fourth version of the Transport Glossary)



i) Main line rail 
Access to main line rail services
ii) Metro 
Access to city metro and underground services
iii) Inter urban express coach services 
Access to express and inter urban coach services
iv) Local bus services 
Access to local bus services

(Third version of the Transport Glossary) http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/other_documents/transport_glossary_4_ed/index.cfm?TargetUrl=DSP_TRANSPORT_GLOSSARY_4_ED