The EiFa-S project aims to further develop the CT timetable template created in the feasibility study and transfer it into a technical system architecture. The showcase platform “Intermodal Map” will create a cross-provider information platform based on harmonized data structures. It transparently displays CT connections, terminals, and timetable information. In addition, a collaboration lab will be set up to enable shippers to test potential CT routes.
In freight transport, there is currently no unified digital data basis for timetables in Combined Transport (CT). Timetable data is inconsistent, not standardized, and only available on a provider-specific basis. As a result, freight forwarders and shippers cannot easily compare or plan CT connections, which makes it harder to use environmentally friendly modes of transport such as rail and inland waterways. Furthermore, there is currently no neutral, freely accessible platform that provides such information with a low barrier to entry, without login, and free of charge. EiFa-S closes this gap by developing an interoperable data structure and a showcase for intermodal timetables and demonstrating it in practice.
The project will make access to Combined Transport (CT) easier for interested parties and newcomers by presenting CT routes in a neutral and comparable way. A central timetable database makes it possible to quickly identify alternative routes in the event of disruptions. The results increase transparency in CT, promote the use of environmentally friendly modes of transport, and contribute to CO₂ reduction. The showcase platform will be continued as an open data application to support data-driven business models.
