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)
Source:
International Transport Forum, Eurostat, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), "Illustrated Glossary for Transport Statistics", 4th Edition, Luxembourg 2009
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