The results from the model show that the following measures can be taken by policymakers to make intermodal transport solutions better alternatives relative to unimodal transport by truck:
(i) Promote cross-border standardization of intermodal equipment to make terminal operations more efficient.
(ii) Reduce transport costs for vehicles specially designated to pre- and post haulage in urban areas. (iii) Give freight trains increased priority in the rail network in order to reduce the distance dependent marginal generalized costs for rail. (iv) Implement additional charges on road transport to increase the distance dependent marginal generalized costs for trucks. (v) Stricter enforcement of resting regulations, in order to increase the cost of long-haul freight transport by truck and make intermodal transport more competitive for shorter distances. These measures will if implemented, contribute to the attainment of a sustainable European transport sector based on a more energy efficient freight transport sector.